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Microfinance debt: FCEJ calls on Govt. to take urgent measures to protect women from predatory lending
THE Feminist Collective for Economic Justice (FCEJ), expressing its deep concerns over the economic degeneration and rising household indebtedness in Sri Lanka, has accused the Government of failing to enact effective regulation against predatory lending practices and moving forward with a new Microfinance Bill without adequate public consultation.
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October 21, 2025
Daily FT
NDB Bank partners Unimo Enterprises to expand affordable leasing options
NDB Bank has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Unimo Enterprises Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of United Motors Lanka PLC, to provide customers with greater access to affordable and flexible vehicle financing.
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October 21, 2025
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10th Annual Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Classic on 25 Oct.
THE Rotary Club of Colombo Metropolitan (RCCM) has announced the 10th Annual Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Golf Classic 2025, to be held on 25 October at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).
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October 21, 2025
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LB Finance Al-Salamah marks 15 years of excellence in Alternate Financial Services
LB Finance PLC recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of LB Al-Salamah Alternate Financial Services unit at a grand ceremony held at Shangri-La Colombo, marking a significant milestone in its journey of providing Shari'ah-compliant financial solutions in Sri Lanka.
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October 21, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance Life maintains growth trajectory in Q3 with 32% increase in GWP
SRI Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) said yesterday it has recorded an impressive performance for the nine months ending 30 September, reflecting the company’s exceptional business strength and resilience.
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October 21, 2025
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Evolution Auto delivers first fleet of KYC electric vans
EVOLUTION Auto Ltd., has officially delivered the first fleet of KYC electric vans to Sri Lankan customers at a special handover ceremony held recently at the Evolution Auto Multi-Brand Aftersales Complex, situated in Peliyagoda adjoining the iconic Porsche showroom.
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October 21, 2025
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Gutsy Sri Lankan men's outfit secure third place
THE Sri Lankan men’s rugby sevens outfit produced a some outstanding running rugby to finish third at the second leg of the Asian Sevens Series, held at the Race Course ground in Colombo last evening.
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October 21, 2025
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Siemens, DIMO complete Sri Lanka's largest grid substation at Habarana
SIEMENS together with DIMO have successfully completed Sri Lanka’s largest grid substation at Habarana valued at Rs. 5 billion.
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October 21, 2025
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NDB announces limited-time fixed deposit offer
NDB Bank has announced the launch of its exclusive 100 & 200 Days Fixed Deposit, designed to offer customers higher returns and faster growth on their savings.
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October 21, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel partners vivo to launch latest 5G-ready smartphones
SLT-MOBITEL, in partnership with vivo, has officially launched the highly anticipated vivo V60 5G and vivo Y29T 5G in Sri Lanka, combining Vivo's cutting-edge smartphone innovations with SLT-Mobitel's superior network experience.
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October 21, 2025
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Amari Colombo wins Sri Lanka's Leading Business Hotel 2025 at World Travel Awards
AMARI Colombo has been honoured as Sri Lanka’s Leading Business Hotel 2025 at the World Travel Awards (WTA), Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony held in Hong Kong in October 2025. This accolade recognises the hotel’s exceptional standards of service, contemporary design, and its position as a benchmark for business hospitality in Sri Lanka.
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October 21, 2025
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Mintpay partners FitsAir to make outbound travel more accessible
MINTPAY has partnered with FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, to offer customers flexible and rewarding payment options when purchasing air tickets.
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October 21, 2025
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CA Sri Lanka honours five Chartered Accountants for lifelong service to nation and profession
IN celebration of an enduring legacy and unwavering commitment to excellence, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently honoured five distinguished Chartered Accountants for their outstanding contribution, which has not only shaped Sri Lanka's financial and economic landscape but also enriched the corporate world, society, and the nation through visionary leadership, ethical stewardship, and a deep sense of civic responsibility.
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October 21, 2025
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Sri Lanka wins hearts at IMF-World Bank meetings
SL delegation led by CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe Participating in Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable, SL welcomes global efforts to address debt vulnerabilities and strengthen coordination Highlights near completion of its debt restructuring and recent IMF program milestones Calls for clearer processes in commercial debt restructuring, regular updates on bilateral agreements, practical guidance on liability management, and greater debt transparency Constructive engagement has reinforced support for Sri Lanka's economic recovery, debt sustainability, and investment climate
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October 21, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines scores hat-trick as Leading International Airline in South Asia at SATA
SRILANKAN Airlines scored a hat-trick, winning the title of Leading International Airline in South Asia under the Visitors' Choice Awards category at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, for the third consecutive year, placing the airline at the pinnacle of aviation in the region.
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October 21, 2025
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London-Colombo fintech WealthOS demonstrates breakthrough migration capability
THE technology built by WealthOS, a London/Colombo-based cloud native wealth tech SaaS, has powered the migration of 126,000 UK ISA and Junior ISA accounts from Embark (FNZ) to Quai Digital, its flagship UK client and a London-based white-label digital savings and investment platform services provider.
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October 21, 2025
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Dr. Rasitha Wickramasinghe joins CDB Board
CITIZEN'S Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has appointed Dr. Rasitha Wickramasinghe to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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October 21, 2025
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Ruhunu Ring: New chapter in destination storytelling for Sri Lanka's Deep South
SRI Lanka's Deep South has officially taken centre stage as a premier destination with the launch of the Ruhunu Ring, a visionary concept initiated by Shangri-La to strengthen destination storytelling and tourism marketing.
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October 21, 2025
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Seylan Bank accelerates MSME lending with new Govt.-backed schemes
SEYLAN Bank, in collaboration with the Government, has reinforced its commitment to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by expediting loan disbursements through a combination of direct lending and innovative guarantee schemes.
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October 21, 2025
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Sri Lanka Esports set to make historic debut at 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain
SRI Lanka Esports athletes will represent the nation at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 taking place in Bahrain this month, where Esports will be featured as a medal event for the very first time.
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October 21, 2025
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Kadurugamuwa presents credentials as Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Türkiye
AMBASSADOR of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Tiirkiye Niluka Kadurugamuwa, presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at a formal ceremony held at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on 16 October.
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October 21, 2025
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Shameful resistance to protecting our children
IT is deeply troubling that Sri Lanka’s long-overdue effort to criminalise corporal punishment of children has met such fierce resistance from sections of teachers and, most disappointingly, the clergy. Equally shameful is the Government’s apparent willingness to bow to this regressive pressure. At a time when countries across the world have evolved to recognise corporal punishment as a form of child abuse, Sri Lanka seems poised to take a step backward, clinging to outdated notions of discipline cloaked in the language of “tradition” and “culture.”
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October 21, 2025
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Deutsche Bank marks 45 years of strategic commitment in Sri Lanka
DEUTSCHE Bank Sri Lanka recently commemorated 45 years of continuous operations in the country, reaffirming its long standing commitment to the financial ecosystem and its role as a trusted partner in economic development.
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October 21, 2025
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Sri Lanka hold their nerve to snatch thrilling 7-run win
Skipper Athapaththu bowls sensational final over
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October 21, 2025
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Mass registration of individuals for income tax: Misguided approach
THESE days, not only talk of the town but even talk of the remotest villages is about the paying-in slip recently posted by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) to every Appuhamy, Kandasamy and Abusaaly.
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October 21, 2025
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Maharaja Foods' Rs. 112.5 m Rights Issue for expansion, debt repayment
MAHARAJA Foods PLC said it plans to raise Rs. 112.5 million through a 1-for-10 rights issue, offering 12.5 million ordinary voting shares at Rs. 9 each, according to a filing with the Colombo Stock Exchange.
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October 21, 2025
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Huawei taking triple leaps to Al UBB and inspiring new business growth
AT the 11th Ultra-Broadband Forum (UBBF) 2025, Huawei Carrier Business President James Chen shared a number of new best practices the company has developed with operators that drive growth with Al-powered ultra-broadband (UBB).
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October 21, 2025
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Dumindu completes Latin American campaign with five international medals
SRI Lankan shuttler Dumindu Abeywickrama completed his Latin American campaign with five medals, after securing a bronze medal at the XIV Santo Domingo Open 2025 Badminton Championship at Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic on Saturday.
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October 21, 2025
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Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens returns to Colombo after 8 years for thrilling grand finale
THE Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 will reach its highly anticipated conclusion today and tomorrow, at the Race Course ground marking the return of top-tier Asian Sevens rugby to Sri Lanka after an eight-year hiatus.
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October 18, 2025
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Port City Colombo named 'Best Knowledge Zone' in Asia Pacific by fDi Intelligence UK
PORT City Colombo has been named the 'Best Knowledge Zone - Asia Pacific Region' and received a 'Highly Commended' citation for Sustainable Zones in the Global Free Zones of the Year 2025 rankings by fDi Intelligence, an imprint of the Financial Times (UK).
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