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SriLankan Airlines achieves record breaking Google Ads growth with 3P Media
IN a landmark display of how strategic digital advertising can transform nationally significant industries, Roar Global's 3P Media, the offical Media Sales Representative (MSR) for Google in Sri Lanka, Laos, and Brunei has enabled SriLankan Airlines to surpass its monthly direct booking revenue targets by +23% — recording the national carriers highest-ever monthly revenue through Google Ads.
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October 08, 2025
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Creating customer experience: ‘From satisfaction to loyalty - The new metrics that matter’
FOR many years, customer satisfaction was measured through surveys carried out with a close-ended question: “How satisfied were you with your service experience?” It was a “Yes” or “No” response in which many were comfortable with more “Yes” answers as the scores.
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October 08, 2025
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Amana Bank first private bank to expand to Pulmoddai
AMANA Bank recently announced the opening of its latest Self-Banking Centre (SBC) in Pulmoddai, a remote city located in the Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka's Eastern Province.
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October 08, 2025
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Impressive budgetary gains
LIVING beyond means has been a salient feature of Sri Lanka's post-independent economy. Except for two years (in 1954 and 1955 under the premiership of Late Sir John Kotelawala), all Budgets in the island have ended up in deficits. Fiscal discipline is perceived by lawmakers as a political liability while Governments that strived hard to achieve fiscal prudence have often been defeated by voters at elections.
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October 08, 2025
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Govt. raises taxes on gambling, doubles casino entry fee for Lankans
A Gazette notification amending the Betting and Gambling Levy has been issued, coming into effect from 1 October.
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October 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka must open up and trade its way to recovery: Economist
Arutha Research's Rehana Thowfeek says narrow export focus, protectionism, import substitution trade policies of the past have failed, precipitated economic crisis Urges Sri Lanka must \"trade its way to recovery\" and adopt open, outward- looking trade policy Warns protectionism has created an anti-export bias, shrinking exports from 30% of GDP at turn of millennium to about 20% today Notes Sri Lanka's high- tech exports only 1.5% of manufactured exports, compared to 46% in Vietnam, calling for diversification and integration into global value chains. Urges tariff simplification, digitised trade facilitation, new trade agreements and re-skilling to prepare for Al-driven global economy Suggests dedicated trade negotiation office to push bi-lateral trade agreements
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October 08, 2025
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Mastercard Monthly Medal at RCGC
THE Mastercard 5 Club Stableford Tournament 2025 concluded in grand style at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) drawing over 270 golfers across multiple divisions for two days of highly competitive golf.
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October 08, 2025
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Modern Zhongtong buses hit Sri Lankan roads
MARKING a significant advancement in Sri Lanka's passenger transport sector, the latest premium Zhongtong bus range was recently introduced by its newly appointed local agent, Moveflex Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of DIMO.
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October 08, 2025
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Microimage celebrates 3 decades of innovation
MICROIMAGE, a pioneering force in digital innovation, marked its 30th anniversary on 20 September, celebrating a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to global impact.
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October 08, 2025
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CIABOC gets digital Case Tracking System to boost transparency, efficiency
THE Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday launched a new digital Case Tracking System aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
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October 08, 2025
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Digital decency
SHERRY Turkle, the American sociologist, once said: “Technology doesn’t just change what we do; it changes who we are. Online, without empathy and respect, we risk treating people as objects rather than as human beings.”
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October 08, 2025
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UNDERSTANDING FLEXIBLE INFLATION TARGETING AND MONETARY POLICY PROCESS IN SRI LANKA
Inflation, in simple terms, is the sustained increase in general price levels across an economy.
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October 08, 2025
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'Ruhunu Ring' to drive tourism innovation and boost visitor spending
SRI Lanka's tourism leaders last week called for a shift from traditional destination promotion to innovative product development, as the industry unveiled the 'Ruhunu Ring,' a landmark private-sector-led tourism circuit designed to transform the country's southern travel experience and raise per-tourist earnings.
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October 08, 2025
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Police warn of rising online fraud via Telegram, WhatsApp
SRI Lanka Police have issued a public warning about an increase in online scams being carried out through popular messaging platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp.
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October 08, 2025
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International Tourism Leaders’ Summit concludes under patronage of President
THE International Tourism Leaders’ Summit 2025 took place this week at BMICH in Colombo, bringing together key industry lead-rs, policymakers, academics, and global partners to mark World Tourism Day under United Nations World Tourism Organisation's (UNWTO) theme of “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake also attended the summit, which was seen as strong endorsement of the tourism sector’ role in shaping the country’s economy and future.
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October 08, 2025
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Licence for indiscipline? Perils of Sri Lanka’s new child rights agenda
The ban immediately undermines the authority of teachers and parents, replacing traditional respect with what is perceived as a permissive legal framework
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October 08, 2025
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Govt. addressing shortage of dialysis needs – Health Minister
HEALTH Minister Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament yesterday that steps are underway to resolve the shortage of dialysis needles after the initially contracted supplier failed to deliver the required type.
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October 08, 2025
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SL to host int’l conference on wetlands, mental health, and sustainable tourism
BRINGING wetland professionals, mental health experts and tourism leaders on a single platform, the 'Wellness in Wetlands 2025 International Conference' will be held in Colombo from 9-12 October.
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October 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka, South Africa reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties
SRI Lanka and South Africa have renewed their commitment to deepen diplomatic and people-to-people relations, following the presentation of credentials by Sri Lanka's new High Commissioner to South Africa, Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Udeni Rajapaksa, to President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
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October 08, 2025
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CSE opens week in green on rising investor optimism
COLOMBO stock market yesterday extended its rally into a 15th session, opening the four-day week in green on improving investor optimism.
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October 08, 2025
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Leading with authenticity and accountability: Insights and impacts
LEADERSHIP is often misunderstood as positions and titles without referring to decisions and actions.
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October 08, 2025
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Sustaining transformative growth in Sri Lanka 2025-2030
Debt sustainability remains the cornerstone of economic recovery
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October 08, 2025
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Inaugural South Asia Bitumen Market Conference in Colombo next month
THE inaugural South Asian Bitumen Conference (SABIT 2025) will be held on 13-14 November at the Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo, bringing together decision-makers, policymakers, and industry specialists from across the bitumen value chain themed, \"Bridging Trade, Infrastructure and Supply Chains Across South Asia and Beyond\".
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October 08, 2025
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New world of potential: JKCG Auto unveils DENZA
JOHN Keells CG Auto, the authorised distributor for DENZA in Sri Lanka, has announced the upcoming launch of luxury electric vehicle brand with over a decade of innovation excellence. DENZA is set to bring refined elegance and luxury to Sri Lankan drivers through its premium New Energy Vehicle (NEV) offerings.
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October 08, 2025
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Youngest Sri Lankan at Everest Base Camp sets sights on Europe's tallest
THE youngest Sri Lankan to reach Everest Base Camp, Jaith Adithya Nathavitharana, achieved this feat at just 15 years and 4 months. Now, he sets his sights on summiting Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Europe, and Mount Vinson, the tallest in Antarctica. At 13, on 10 August 2023, Jaith summited Stella Point of Mount Kilimanjaro and pledged to himself to climb the Seven Summits, including Everest Base Camp, sooner rather than later. Mount Elbrus in Russia stands at 18,510 ft, while Mount Vinson reaches 16,050 ft.
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October 08, 2025
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Beyond the billion-dollar myth: Why Sri Lanka's business narrative needs reimagining
WHEN analysts point out that Sri Lanka has only a handful of listed companies valued over a billion dollars compared to Singapore's 77 or Vietnam's 44, the instinctive response is often: “We need more billion-dollar companies.”
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October 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka's para athletes shine on global stage despite poor support
SRI Lanka's para athletes successfully participated in the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 held in New Delhi, India. Despite constraints in training facilities, they managed to secure two bronze medals and several personal best performances.
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October 08, 2025
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Parliament approves Bill against doping in sport
PARLIAMENT yesterday passed the Convention against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill without any changes.
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October 08, 2025
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Govt. clarifies stance on vehicles assigned for former Presidents’ security
PUBLIC Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday that the repeal of the Former Presidents' Entitlements Act does not affect the Government's duty to ensure the personal security of former heads of state.
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October 08, 2025
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Sampath Bank partners Home Lands to launch 0% equity housing solutions
SAMPATH Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Home Lands Group at its Head Office, introducing a new financing solution aimed at easing the path to property ownership for homebuyers.
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