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National Supply Chain Day 2025 celebrations highlight excellence and innovation
THE Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) successfully held the National Supply Chain Day 2025 Celebrations on 24 October 2025 at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and the Industrial Development Board (IDB).
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November 13, 2025
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NCCSL hosts post-Budget seminar, highlights development focus and fiscal discipline
THE National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL), in partnership with KPMG Sri Lanka, hosted the post-Budget Seminar 2026 on Tuesday, bringing together leading economists, policymakers, and business leaders to analyse the implications of the 2026 National Budget, with a focus on fiscal discipline, digitalisation, and sustainable economic growth.
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November 13, 2025
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Business leaders share lessons in resilience at I AM COYLE Leadership Forum 2025
THE much-anticipated I AM COYLE Leadership Forum was held this week, bringing together some of Sri Lanka's most respected businessmen to inspire and celebrate their creativity, resilience, and spirit of enterprise.
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November 13, 2025
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Selyn warns of policy and access disconnect for SMEs
Selyna Peiris calls for urgent fixes in implementation, credit delivery, and rural support
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November 12, 2025
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Hulangamuwa says 2026 Budget restores private sector's role as "engine of growth"
ADVISER to the President on Economic Affairs and Finance Duminda Hulangamuwa yesterday said that the key theme of the 2026 Budget is mobilising private capital and restoring the private sector's role as the \"engine of growth.
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November 12, 2025
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Treasury Secretary outlines 2026 Budgets' six-pronged growth vision
Suriyapperuma says Govt. targets 7% GDP rise via stability, transparency and digitisation at Daily FT-University of Colombo MBA Alumni Association post-Budget forum
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November 12, 2025
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JKCG updates customers on detained BYD vehicles
JOHN Keells CG Auto (JKCG) yesterday issued a statement updating its customers and stakeholders on the ongoing proceedings before the Court of Appeal regarding the detention of certain consignments of BYD vehicles by Sri Lanka Customs.
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November 12, 2025
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Challenging revenue targets for 2026 amid rigid spending and weak welfare coverage: Economist
Dr. Roshan Perera urges continued fiscal discipline beyond IMF program
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November 12, 2025
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Cabinet clears Rs. 774 m vehicle procurement for Department of Prisons
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the procurement of vehicles for the Department of Prisons, allocating Rs. 774 million to enhance the department's operational efficiency in managing court-related duties and inmate welfare.
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November 12, 2025
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LOLC Finance reports Rs. 14 b 1H ΡΑΤ
LOLC Finance PLC said yesterday it has delivered a strong performance for the six months ended 30 September 2025, reflecting steady growth across key business lines and improved profitability amid a competitive operating environment.
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November 12, 2025
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Unlocking Sri Lanka's SME powerhouse: New Secured Transactions Registry
IMAGINE a talented dressmaker in Sri Lanka who dreams of expanding her small business. She has a shop in town, a loyal customer base, and the potential to hire more staff. But there is one major obstacle - access to finance.
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November 12, 2025
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Cabinet approves merger plan to strengthen State housing finance banks under BOC and People's Bank
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved restructuring two state-affiliated housing finance institutions—the Housing Development Finance Corporation Bank (HDFC) and the State Mortgage and Investment Bank (SMIB), by bringing them under the ownership of the Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and People's Bank to ensure banking sector stability and protecting depositors.
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November 12, 2025
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Sri Lanka backs Riyadh Declaration on Future of Tourism
Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister in Riyadh for 26th Session of UNWTO General Assembly Says policy directions and strategies outlined in Riyadh Declaration consistent with Sri Lanka's own tourism and digital transformation priorities
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November 12, 2025
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Standard Chartered CEO hails 'doable' Budget 2026
Bingumal Thewarathanthri says outlook 'cautiously optimistic' amid fiscal constraints and reform momentum
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November 12, 2025
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DFCC Bank sustains growth momentum in 3Q
Posts Rs. 8.5 b core business PAT at Group level Bank achieves PAT of Rs. 13.3 b including disposal gain from Acuity Partners Group total assets up 20% to Rs. 853 b
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November 12, 2025
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Fitch gives positive signal about Sri Lanka's 2026 Budget
With $ 347 m IMF tranche on hold, Fitch gives positive message about 2026 Budget Says Govt. demonstrates continued commitment to fiscal consolidation, reducing debt/GDP over medium term Fiscal deficit seen widening to 5.1% of GDP; primary surplus easing to 2.5% Medium term risks remain; warns revenue slowdown, underspending on investment could test fiscal goals High debt levels and post-2027 repayments remain key credit vulnerabilities
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November 12, 2025
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SPAR Sri Lanka celebrates seven years with trip to Malaysia for 22 lucky winners
SPAR Supermarkets marked a significant milestone this year — seven successful years since beginning operations in the country.
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November 12, 2025
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New Anthoney’s premium meat retail outlet Meatlery expands to Delkanda
NEW Anthoney’s Group has announced the opening of its newest retail outlet under the Anthoney’s Meatlery brand in Delkanda. This expansion marks another significant step in ts efforts to make high-quality, responsibly produced meat more accessible to consumers while elevating the overall retail experience in the sector.
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November 12, 2025
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Allianz Lanka contributes on behalf of customers for every motor and travel policy purchased to support Sri Lanka's biodiversity in partnership with WNPS PLANT Initiative
ALLIANZ Insurance Lanka Limited announced its partnership with the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) to support the Preserving Land and Nature (PLANT) initiative, a science-based conservation program dedicated to building forest corridors, restoring ecosystems, promoting biodiversity, and enhancing climate resilience.
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November 12, 2025
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Prof. Dickson inspires governance reform in Sri Lankan sports
THE National Olympic Council of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) successfully hosted a seminar on 'Strengthening Good Governance in Sri Lanka Sports Organisations' at Olympic House in Colombo recently with Prof. Geoffrey Dickson of La Teobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
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November 12, 2025
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last
PORTUGAL striker Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his last.
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November 12, 2025
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Sinner sweeps past Auger-Aliassime at ATP Finals
JANNIK Sinner began his ATP Finals title defence by sweeping aside a physically hampered Felix Auger-Aliassime in front of a passionate Turin crowd.
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November 12, 2025
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SLABA says 2026 Budget evens playing field for Sri Lankan fashion brands
THE Sri Lanka Apparel Brands Association (SLABA), representing all leading Sri Lankan apparel and fashion brands, said it enthusiastically welcomes the Budget, which addresses the majority of the industry’s key requests to strengthen the domestic apparel ecosystem, particularly regarding VAT and SMEs.
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November 12, 2025
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Secondary Bond market consolidates ahead of Rs. 77 b T-Bill auction
THE secondary Bond market yesterday overall saw yields consolidate at the lower levels established by the recent rally.
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November 12, 2025
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Union Assurance strengthens industry leadership with multiple wins at SLIM NSA 2025
UNION Assurance has announced its outstanding performance at the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) National Sales Awards (NSA) 2025, securing five prestigious awards across both the Agency and Partnership Distribution channels.
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November 12, 2025
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CBL Foods International wins Global Performance Excellence Award – “Best in Class”
CBL Foods International Ltd., a subsidiary of CBL Group, has been recognised with the Global Performance Excellence Award (GPEA) 2025 — Best in Class, presented by the Asia Pacific Quality Organisation (APQO) at its 30th International Conference held in Beijing, China.
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November 12, 2025
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2026 a growth Budget for Sri Lanka?
AFTER a remarkable recovery from a very deep crisis in 2022, Sri Lanka's recent Budget consolidates economic stablisation and introduces a few markers for further growth (e.g. on trade, digitalisation and the Port City), but more needs to be done to embed a growth strategy and transform its economy to avoid further IMF austerity programs.
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November 12, 2025
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Norris wins Brazil GP to extend F1 championship lead over Piastri
MCLAREN'S Lando Norris won the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to surge 24 points clear in the Formula One championship on Sunday, while teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri finished fifth after being penalised for causing a collision.
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November 12, 2025
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Green Cabin marks festive season with Colpetty revamp and annual cake mixing
Brand's refreshed look and festive celebration signals a bold new era
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November 12, 2025
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NPP’s Budget is a beautiful mix of words like a children’s playbook - Marikkar
Claims it is a bland Budget with neither merits nor demerits Says prices of essential goods, electricity, water, school supplies, medicines, or bus fares have not been reduced in this Budget Adds that NPP is trying to show that they did all development in the country since independence Stresses that NPP Ministers and MPs lack knowledge on reality Objects Govt's decision to lower the VAT registration threshold from Rs. 60 m to Rs. 36 m annual turnover Claims the Govt. is oppressing people
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