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Foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries tops Rs. 100 b mark
TOTAL foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries last week crossed the Rs.100 billion mark for the first time since February 2024.
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Softlogic Life launches Learning Management System to empower sales force
SOFTLOGIC Life has launched its purpose-built Learning Management System (LMS), developed specifically for its internal sales teams across Agency, Alternate, and Micro channels.
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August 11, 2025
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Tourist arrivals top 1.4 m mark
SRI Lanka Tourism has surpassed the 1.4 million tourist arrivals milestone so far for this year, with the Kandy Esala Perahera being one of the highlights of the early August footfall surge.
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August 11, 2025
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Private sector borrowing peaks to Rs. 221.5 b in June
PRIVATE sector borrowings picked up in June 2025 to Rs. 221.5 billion, the highest for the year, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing Rs. 8.85 trillion.
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Strategic blueprint for offshore bunkering in Sri Lanka
A strategic crossroads with untapped potential
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Tourism earnings top $2 b in first seven months
SRI Lanka's tourism earnings crossed the $2 billion revenue mark in the first seven months of 2025, though July saw a slight decline despite strong visitor arrivals.
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August 11, 2025
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CSE, SEC to host investor forum in Singapore tomorrow
‘Invest Sri Lanka’ forum in Singapore to boost foreign investment in SL capital market Key Govt. officials and 11 major listed companies to participate
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August 11, 2025
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July workers' remittances up 23% YoY to $697.3 m in first seven months, soar to $ 4.43 b
July records highest monthly inflow so far in 2025 Workers' remittances in first seven months soar to $ 4.43 b, up 19.5% YoY; highest in same period since 2020
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August 11, 2025
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JAT says in talks for potential acquisition to expand global footprint
JAT Holdings PLC (JAT) is currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential acquisition.
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Bombshell on BOI investors
AFTER 25 years of failed lobbying, Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) is using the Government's two-thirds power and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program to discreetly creep into an area that was considered much-needed trade facilitation and speed for Board of Investment (BOI) investors on special economic zones.
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August 11, 2025
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DFCC Bank reports solid 1H growth
■ Group core business PAT of Rs. 5.7 b ■ Group total Capital Adequacy Ratio of 15.009% ■ Group total assets up by 11% to Rs. 788 b ■ Bank's PAT of Rs. 10.5 b includes disposal gain from Acuity Partners
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August 11, 2025
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Cargills reports strong Q1 performance
Reinforces commitment to national development
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Mercantile Investments opens 80th branch in Nuwara Eliya
AS part of its continued effort to expand its reach and for financial advocacy in Sri Lanka, Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC recently opened the doors to its 80th branch in the picturesque setting of Nuwara Eliya.
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August 11, 2025
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Australia ready to provide continuous support for Sri Lanka: Envoy
GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn last Thursday highlighted Australia's readiness to provide the necessary assistance to strengthen Sri Lanka's economy.
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August 11, 2025
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Hemal appointed new GM/CEO at HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Hemal Chaminda Lokugeegana as the new General Manager/CEO.
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August 11, 2025
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Haier by Abans welcomes Tillakaratne Dilshan as Brand Ambassador
SRI Lankan cricket legend and former Test Captain Tillakaratne Dilshan was appointed as the official brand ambassador of Haier Sri Lanka, brought by Abans PLC.
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August 11, 2025
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Kandy Esala Perahera concludes successfully
THE traditional ceremony to inform the Head of the State on the successful completion of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera was held on Saturday at the Presidents House in Kandy.
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August 11, 2025
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Provincial Rugby Unions respond to misleading claims by Working Task Force Executive Director
THE Provincial Rugby Unions have issued the following statement with reference to the article titled “SLR responds to ‘Provincial Rugby Unions condemn unlawful attempt to amend Sri Lanka Rugby Constitution” published on 5 August (https://www.ft.lk/sports/SLR-responds-to-Provincial-Rugby-Unions-condemn-unlawful-attempt-to-amend-Sri-Lanka-Rugby-Constitution/23-779903).
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August 11, 2025
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Army to make Kobbekaduwa proud
THE Sri Lankan civil war destroyed generations of lives and left wounds that remain unhealed to this day. The brutality of the final phase of the war, particularly during its last five months, left a deep scar not only on the victims but also on the image of the military. Allegations of war crimes, civilian casualties, and a glaring absence of accountability still hang over the institution, tarnishing what could have been an unambiguous narrative of sacrifice.
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August 11, 2025
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ComBank’s Rs. 15 b Green Bond issue draws 160 applications worth Rs. 21.3b
THE Commercial Bank’s Rs. 15 billion Green Bond issue has drawn 160 applications worth Rs. 21.3 billion.
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August 11, 2025
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SL construction costs better positioned for investments compared to neighbours
CIOB develops digital solution for reliable cost and all sourcing information, \"BuildMarket.lk
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August 11, 2025
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Japan urges action to regain investor confidence at SLJBC AGM
■Hirohama Ceylon Director Athulla Edirisinghe elected as new SLJBC President ■Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata stressed need to actively promote Sri Lanka's progress and opportunities in Japan ■Mega infrastructure delivery, resource development, and policy stability outlined as path forward ■Potential free trade zone for Japanese investors under consideration
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August 11, 2025
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LAUGFS Rubber wins Gold for export excellence
INDUSTRIAL solid tyre manufacturer LAUGFS Rubber secured multiple recognitions at the recently held National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025.
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August 11, 2025
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Foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries breaks Rs. 100 b mark; Hits highest level in 1.5 years
Weekly T-bill auction rates remain broadly steady; Auction fully subscribed Secondary market remains quiet with range-bound trading Rs. 65 b T-bond auction in focus Money market liquidity increases Rupee appreciates
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Vishmi steals limelight with tournament-best 166 for CCC
NAVY SC, Air Force SC, and Chitaw Marians CC continued their domination of the SLC Major Clubs Women's Limited-Over Tournament, recording their fifth straight win in as many games, but the most noteworthy display of the day came from national top order bat Vishmi Gunaratne, who hit a magnificent 166 off 152 balls (23 fours, 2 sixes) for CCC, beating the previous highest individual score in the tournament — 140 by her Sri Lankan teammate Harshitha Samarawickrama for Navy SC against Badureliya SC.
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August 11, 2025
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Joes beat Ananda
IN the Plate encounter, St Joseph’s pulled off a hard-fought 36/29 win over a gutsy Ananda outfit at Longdon Place.
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Are residential apartments the best asset class in town? Probably
IT was said many years ago that Sri Lankans would never take to apartments because indigenous values demanded dwellings to have gardens, be accommodating to continuous refurbishments and for properties to be transferable from one generation to the next.
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August 11, 2025
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People's Bank presents The Economic Review magazine to CBSL Governor
PEOPLE'S Bank Chairman, Prof. Narada Fernando, recently presented the bank's flagship publication, The Economic Review, to CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, at CBSL Headquarters in Colombo 01.
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Environment and how its issues should be tackled through public policy
Excerpts of a lecture delivered at Sri Jayewardenepura University – Part II
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August 11, 2025
Daily FT
Shaping future of regional aviation in Sri Lanka
AS Sri Lanka seeks to revive its tourism sector and modernise its aviation landscape, Valamka Group is positioning itself at the centre of this transformation. Led by Chairman Emmanuel Dubuisson, the strategic consultancy firm is bringing together international aviation players to explore new opportunities in sustainable air travel and high-end service.
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