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Trade policy shift needed for growth phase amid reforms fatigue risk
Talal Rafi speaking at Softlogic Stockbrokers Investor Forum 2026 calls for disciplined transition from stabilisation to growth which requires focusing on structural reforms
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February 25, 2026
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Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment holds third meeting
THE third meeting of the Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment was convened at the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka on 23 February.
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February 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka to play Afghanistan in white-ball series
THE Sri Lanka men's cricket team will tour the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March to play a bilateral series against Afghanistan.
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February 25, 2026
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Govt. to buy 75 motor graders for Rs. 1.4 b from United Tractors
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a contract for the procurement of 75 brand-new motor graders at a cost of Rs. 1,424.25 million, to United Tractors and Equipment Ltd.
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February 25, 2026
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Harsha flags 'tourism paradox' as arrivals rise but revenue weakens
OPPOSITION MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has warned of a growing \"tourism paradox,\" claiming that while visitor arrivals are increasing, sector earnings are failing to keep pace due to regulatory loopholes and revenue leakages.
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February 25, 2026
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Tourist arrivals top half-a-million mark
IN a remarkable feat for Sri Lanka's tourism sector, arrivals surpassed the half-a-million mark in just under two months of 2026, sparking optimism about meeting the ambitious target of 3 million visitors by the end of the year.
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February 25, 2026
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Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya takes off on Friday
THE Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya conducted by Sri Lanka Air Force, will start on 27 February from Negombo and end in Chilaw on its initial day.
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February 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka projects $ 5.5 b from apparel exports in 2026
EDB Chief Mangala Wijesinghe says industry will see a major transformation in 2026, leverage preferential market access, and create fresh opportunities to scale up value-added exports
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February 25, 2026
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EDB and German IPB to ink market access pact
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a proposal to sign a cooperation agreement between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the German Import Promotion Bureau (IPB), aimed at boosting Sri Lankan exporters' access to the German and wider European markets.
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February 25, 2026
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Overseas Realty records Rs 9.2 b Pre-Tax Profit in 2025
OVERSEAS Realty (Ceylon) PLC released the 4th Quarter Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year ending 31 December 2025 delivering strong financial performance recording Group Revenue of Rs. 11,944 million, reflecting a 49% increase over the previous year and Group Profit Before Tax of Rs 9,266 million.
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February 25, 2026
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Exports kick off 2026 with highest January earnings in a decade
■ Merchandise exports up 10.6% to $ 1.2 b; services up 25% to $ 367 m ■ Agricultural exports surge 17.5% YoY to $ 390 m led by tea, coconut, rubber ■ Industrial exports up 6% to $ 688 m, but apparels down 2.82% to $ 447 m ■ US, India, UK among top three markets
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February 25, 2026
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C.M.S. Jayawickrama appointed MD of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings
AITKEN Spence Hotel Holdings PLC has appointed C.M.S. Jayawickrama as Managing Director with effect from 1 April 2026. He is currently on the Board as an Executive Director.
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February 25, 2026
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Aitken Spence Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena to assume interim Managing Director role
AITKEN Spence PLC has appointed its Executive Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena as the interim Managing Director of the company with effect from 1 April 2026.
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February 25, 2026
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Updated National Tariff Policy gets Cabinet nod
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of the updated National Tariff Policy based on recommendations submitted by the National Tariff Policy Committee.
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February 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka positions for Indian Ocean seaweed leadership at India Expo 2026
SRI Lanka is positioning itself as an emerging player in the Indian Ocean seaweed economy, following its participation at the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit 2026 held at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi.
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February 25, 2026
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Govt. says coal tender followed rules; $ 4.27 m penalties recovered
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday defended the Government's coal procurement process, insisting it was conducted in full compliance with established guidelines and approved by the relevant authorities.
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February 25, 2026
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Fitch says CBSL push to consolidate banks broadly credit-positive
Banks scoring below 60% during the assessment period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 could be subject to mandatory consolidation Separately, investors say fragmented banking system is limiting RoC, and constraining credit growth relative to the size of the economy
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February 25, 2026
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Colombo Dockyard announces Board appointments post-Mazagon takeover
POST-ACQUISITION of a majority stake, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders have announced appointments to the Colombo Dockyard PLC Board.
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February 25, 2026
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Sajith claims of job losses due to MAS Holdings' factory closures
However, EDB Chief says MAS professionally dealt with closure with no disadvantage to employees Earlier this week MAS said employees offered alternative placements locally and abroad with relocation support Workers opting out to get over and above statutory compensation including pay and bonuses to end-April
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February 25, 2026
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Bens Aquatic Championship 2025 concludes in grand success after seven-year hiatus
THE Bens Aquatic Championship 2025 — Inter-School Short Course Swimming Meet concluded with resounding success on 14 February 2026 at the Aquatic Sports Centre of St. Benedict's College, marking the championship's return after a seven-year break.
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February 25, 2026
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Top universities selected for CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2025/26 local finals
CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced the top four teams that have qualified for the local finals of the 2025/26 CFA Institute Research Challenge, marking another milestone year for this prestigious global competition.
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February 25, 2026
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NSB Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC honoured with prestigious National Corporate Director Award 2025
NATIONAL Savings Bank Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral PC has been honoured with one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious awards in corporate governance, earning the title of the Outstanding Independent Non-Executive Director of the Year, at the National Corporate Director Awards 2025.
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February 25, 2026
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Home Lands breaks ground on Fedora Resort Apartments
One of Greater Colombo's four brand-new resort apartment projects
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February 25, 2026
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Bluechip Technologies Asia participates in SolarX Startup Challenge APAC Acceleration Program
BLUECHIP Technologies Asia participated in the SolarX Startup Challenge APAC Acceleration Program, held in Singapore from 4 to 6 February, bringing together investors, clean-energy startups, and innovation leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.
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February 25, 2026
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Regen Renewables and Noritake Lanka Porcelain drive sustainable manufacturing
To develop 350 kWh solar power project
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February 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka Women take winning 2-0 lead in ODI series
■ West Indies Women's Deandra Dottin given out for obstructing the field
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February 25, 2026
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Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters
Headline inflation in Sri Lanka has been below 3% for seven consecutive quarters, persistently missing the Central Bank's target of 5% and breaching the margin that triggers formal accountability to Parliament.
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February 25, 2026
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Brook's master class century leads England to semi-finals
First team to qualify in T20 World Cup 2026
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February 25, 2026
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Cuba, Qatar and Slovenia envoys present credentials to President
AMBASSADORS-DESIGNATE of Cuba, Qatar and Slovenia yesterday presented their Letters of Credence to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat.
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February 25, 2026
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Prudence in Action: The Risk Philosophy Powering Commercial Bank's Stability
AS banks navigate an environment shaped by economic uncertainty, rapid technological change and evolving regulatory expectations, strong risk management has become a defining factor of long-term stability.
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