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BYD and JKCG Auto launch all-new BYD ATTO 1 and BYD ATTO 2 in Sri Lanka
BYD, together with its sole authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), have announced the official launch of the all-new BYD ATTO 1 and BYD ATTO 2 in Sri Lanka.
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December 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka showcases tourism excellence at 8th Travel Expo Ankara
SRI Lanka showcased its vibrant and diverse tourism potential at the 8th edition of Travel Expo Ankara — International Tourism and Travel Fair, held from 20 to 22 November at the ATO Congresium.
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December 11, 2025
Daily FT
Third Shift Media honoured Agency of the Year South Asia at Campaign Asia
■Wins Silver the highest honour awarded in the media agency category ■Only independent Sri Lankan agency to achieve consistent success
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December 11, 2025
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IRCSL launches “InsureChamp 2025” – Inter-University Insurance Quiz Competition
THE Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), the national authority responsible for supervising, regulating, and developing the insurance industry, has announced the launch of “InsureChamp 2025” —Inter-University Insurance Quiz Competition, on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
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December 11, 2025
Daily FT
Seylan Bank ATMs delivers customer ease with option to withdraw cash in preferred currency mixes
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December 11, 2025
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Ditwah floods 20% of Sri Lanka, triggers 1,200 landslides, heightens food insecurity: UNDP
CYCLONE Ditwah inundated 1.1 million hectares, or about 20% of Sri Lanka's land area, and exposed 2.3 million people to flooding, according to new UNDP geospatial analysis that expands on earlier assessments of the country's worst flooding disaster in decades.
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December 10, 2025
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People's Bank, UnionPay International to introduce national payment cards
Sign MoU to introduce co-branded payment cards Agreement also includes the expansion of UnionPay acceptance across People's Bank's merchant network
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December 10, 2025
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HNB Rs. 10 b Sustainable Bond Issue oversubscribed
HATTON National Bank PLC yesterday announced that its Sustainable Bond issue has been oversubscribed, after receiving applications exceeding Rs. 10 billion, prompting the bank to close the offer early at 4:30 p.m.
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December 10, 2025
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President thanks US for emergency support following Cyclone Ditwah
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday expressed his appreciation to US President Donald Trump for the emergency assistance extended to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 10, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields drop ahead of back-to-back auctions
THE secondary Bond market yesterday saw activity and transaction volumes increase marking a shift in tone following a spell of defensive trading following Cyclone Ditwah seen in recent sessions.
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December 10, 2025
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UN allocates $ 4.5 m from its global emergency fund to support Sri Lankans affected by Cyclone Ditwah
THE United Nations has allocated $ 4.5 million (Rs. 1.38 billion) from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to strengthen Sri Lanka's response to Cyclone Ditwah, which made landfall on 28 November.
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December 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka must prioritise sustainable destination management as global tourism trends shift: Expert
INTREPID Travel Asia-Australia Managing Director Natalie Kidd said Sri Lanka must urgently decide the kind of tourism future it wants and embed strong systems of sustainable destination management if it is to protect its natural assets, strengthen competitiveness and fully capitalise on rising global demand.
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December 10, 2025
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Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250 m for disaster relief
THE Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation, headed by former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has contributed Rs. 250 million to the Government fund established to support recovery and resettlement of communities affected by recent disasters.
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December 10, 2025
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External debt up $ 100 m QoQ to $ 37.2 b by end Sept.
THE external debt stock reached $ 37,238 million at end-September 2025, rising $ 100 million from the previous quarter, according to the Public Debt Management Office’s latest Quarterly Debt Bulletin.
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December 10, 2025
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CoPF endorses Rs. 50 b supplementary allocation for disaster relief
Funding to come from Consolidated Fund, other State-held finances, or loans secured at discretion of Govt. for use this year CoPF also approves regulations issued under Section 71 of Value Added Tax Act Clears NMRA regulations, reviews 2026 Audit workload
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December 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka's digital future: Framework for reaching digital economy by 2030
AS Sri Lanka recovers from one of its most difficult economic periods since independence, the national discussion is shifting from stabilisation to long-term transformation.
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December 10, 2025
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SEC issues fresh warning
THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) yesterday warned the investing public that “Gladius South Asia” is not licenced by the SEC to operate as a Market Participant within or outside Sri Lanka.
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December 10, 2025
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UNDP urges international support to keep SL off debt cliff
Calls for affordable international financing, innovative instruments as Ditwah recovery needs intensify Aims to enable rapid recovery and rebuilding with greater resilience, without the country falling off the debt cliff Warns country cannot shoulder the cost after one of its worst economic crises and a slow but steady recovery underway
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December 10, 2025
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SL gets $ 30 m World Bank loan to boost renewable energy, grid capacity
SRI Lanka has secured a $ 30 million loan from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to support the implementation of the Secure, Affordable, and Sustainable Energy for Sri Lanka Project, a key initiative aimed at accelerating the country’s transition to renewable energy.
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December 10, 2025
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WindForce Honoured at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards as Winner in Power & Electricity
WindForce PLC is proud to announce its victory at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025, where the company was recognized as the Winner in the Power and Electricity Category.
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December 10, 2025
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OXFORD COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AMONG SRI LANKA'S TEN BEST INTEGRATED REPORTS AT CMA EXCELLENCE IN INTEGRATED REPORTING AWARDS 2025
Oxford College of Business, Sri Lanka's foremost private higher education institution, has reaffirmed its leadership in governance excellence, with its Annual Report 2024/2025 titled \"Lasting Change\" being adjudged one of Sri Lanka's Ten Best Integrated Reports at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025.
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December 10, 2025
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LB Finance Triumphs at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025
L B Finance PLC, a leader in Sri Lanka's Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector, has achieved outstanding recognition on the national stage, securing three prestigious accolades at the highly anticipated CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025.
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December 10, 2025
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Swiss Govt. provides humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
IN response to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah, the Swiss Government has extended comprehensive humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka for a total of CHF 450'000-Swiss Francs as part of the emergency response effort.
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December 10, 2025
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Several groups to sue Govt. for failing to issue advance warnings on Ditwah
A coalition of political parties, civil society groups, environmental organisations and public movements is preparing to initiate legal action against the Government over allegations that authorities failed to provide adequate advance warnings on Cyclone Ditwah and disregarded established safety protocols.
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December 10, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon Wins Top Honors at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025
Bank of Ceylon has been recognized with top accolades at the 2025 CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards, organized annually by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka), the prominent professional management accounting institute in Sri Lanka.
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December 10, 2025
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Hambantota Tuskers charge to 3rd place at Ceylon Golf League 2025
A Fintrex Finance fueled triumph
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December 10, 2025
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The Influence of ISSB Standards on Integrated Reporting Landscape in Sri Lanka
Integrated reporting has been a prominent practice in Sri Lanka for more than a decade, driven primarily by voluntary initiatives, market-led awards, the influence of professional accounting bodies, and the proactive engagement of leading listed firms.
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December 10, 2025
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CSE on the up for second session, regains 40% of value wiped out last week
THE Colombo stock market closed on the up for the second straight session yesterday gaining Rs. 147.63 billion in value.
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December 10, 2025
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ComBank shines with 4 CMA wins for Transparent, Ethical, and Governance-led Reporting
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been recognised once again for excellence in financial reporting with four awards at the 11th annual CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025, underscoring the Bank's commitment to delivering transparent and insightful stakeholder reporting.
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December 10, 2025
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Softlogic Life is the Best - Integrated Annual Report in Sri Lanka, as awarded by CMA
Sweeps the board with 05 awards, including Gold Award for Overall Excellence in Integrated Reporting
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