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Moody's flags SL's weak revenue risks, external funding reliance
Completes periodic review, says growth to moderate to 4.5% in 2025 Fiscal deficit projected to narrow to 6-6.5% of GDP with primary surplus intact
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
LAUGFS suspends Dubai operations, to appeal US sanctions listing
Says committed to integrity, transparency, and adherence to international regulatory frameworks, Asserts never knowingly engaged in, or facilitated, any trade involving sanctioned entities
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Bangladesh waives VAT on local supplies to boost export competitiveness
AS Sri Lanka’s exporters face disruption from the removal of the Simplified VAT (SVAT) scheme here at home, competitor Bangladesh has moved in the opposite direction by waiving value-added tax (VAT) on locally sourced raw materials and services used for exports to strengthen competitiveness.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
President urges plantation companies to increase worker wages
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake held discussions yesterday with representatives of plantation companies regarding the proposed increase in estate workers’ daily wage where he said the Government would support the industry to implement the wage increment.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
World Marketing Forum 2025 to be held in SL for the first time
WMF 2025 to kickoff from 11-16 November Targets 50, and 47 confirmed international participation
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
SDB bank joins People's Economic Forum hosted by SANASA International
SDB bank partnered the People's Economic Forum 2025, held on 26 September at the Hilton Colombo. Organised by SANASA International in partnership with the SANASA Movement, SDB Bank, Uttamavi Company, SANASA Life Insurance, and SANASA General Insurance, the summit highlighted the central role of cooperatives in advancing economic democracy, sustainable agriculture, and community resilience.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Stellar line-up for Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025 “Retail Reimagined: Where Al Meets the Human Edge"
THE Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) presents the Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, themed “Retail Reimagined — Where Al Meets the Human Edge.”
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
WindForce announces another 10 MW wind project
WINDFORCE PLC has announced the acquisition of a 51% equity stake in Safe Power International Ltd., with the remaining 49% held by Arinma Power Ltd. A Shareholder Agreement formalising this partnership was executed on 3 October 2025.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
CSE opens week on mixed note
COLOMBO stock market began the week yesterday on a mixed note with the ASPI closing flat, up just 0.01% or 2.36 points to 22,321.08 while the active S&P SL20 fell 0.30% to close 18.66 points down at 6,207.37.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Masterclass on cargo insurance by Shippers’ Academy Colombo
SHIPPERS’ Academy Colombo (SAC) will hold a Masterclass on the importance cargo insurance for international trade on 15 October 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, at the Distance Learning Centre, SLIDA, Colombo 7.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament tees off at Rajawella
THE Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament 2025 tees off today (14) at the scenic Victoria Golf Resort in Rajawella, drawing some of the island's finest golfing talent for four days of top-level competition.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
President appoints Maithri Wickremesinghe, PC to CBSL Governing Board
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Maithri Evan Wickremesinghe, PC as a member of the Governing Board (GB) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) with effect from 2 October.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
SL chairs WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee session
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa elected Chairman for one-year term
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Bairaha marks 50 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s poultry industry
BAIRAHA Farms PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s poultry producers, celebrates 50 years of excellence and leadership in reshaping the nation’s nutritional landscape.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Ogilvy Sri Lanka's 'Cloud Coffee' campaign for Nescafé featured on TikTok for Business
■ Validates TikTok as a brand- building platform ■ Becomes first campaign case study from Sri Lanka to be featured on TikTok for Business
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka to send strong contingent for third AYG in Bahrain
TEAM Sri Lanka is set for the 2025 Asian Youth Games (AYG) in Bahrain with a strong contingent of athletes across multiple sports.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Deutsche Bank in Sri Lanka: A conversation on strategy, commitment, and growth
Germany's multinational financial services giant Deutsche Bank Group's India and Emerging Asia CEO Kaushik Shaparia was in Sri Lanka recently and met up with the Daily FT for an exclusive interview. Following are excerpts of the interview in which Shaparia recaps the role of Deutsche Bank in Sri Lanka as it marks 45 years of operations this year and reiterates commitment to further strengthen its role in Sri Lanka as well as in emerging Asia. Deutsche Bank Sri Lanka CCO Niranjan Figurado was also present during the interview.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
JF Packaging IPO Investor Forum on 21 October
JF Packaging Ltd., intends to officially announce its Initial Public Offering of Ordinary Voting Shares.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Evolution Auto delivers luxury EV Avatr 11 to Sri Lanka
EVOLUTION Auto Ltd., the exclusive authorised distributor for Avatr in Sri Lanka, marks a milestone with the delivery of the first batch of Avatr 11 vehicles to customers recently at the Evolution Auto Multi-Brand Aftersales Complex, which is situated in Peliyagoda adjoining the iconic Porsche showroom.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Vidullanka clinches Gold, Silver and Bronze at Taiki Akimoto 5S Awards 2025
DEMONSTRATING commitment to a legacy of implementing productivity concepts in operational processes, Vidullanka PLC shined in the small category at the Taiki Akimoto 5S Awards, sweeping the main prizes as well as a merit for CSR.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Secondary market Bond activity muted; yields close steady
Long tenor Bonds are in demand at the auction
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
SLTDA strengthens domestic tourism and community engagement across Sri Lanka
THE Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), through its Domestic Tourism and Community Relations (DT and CR) Division, continued to drive inclusive and sustainable tourism development during September 2025 with a series of impactful initiatives spanning youth engagement, capacity building, community empowerment, and environmental conservation.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Resplendent Ceylon recognised at Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards 2025 for fifth consecutive year
RESPLENDENT Ceylon has once again been recognised at Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Choice Awards, marking the fifth consecutive year of international acclaim for the luxury hospitality brand.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Dumindu seeking second Gold medal in Latin American circuit
SRI Lankan shuttler Dumindu Abeywickrama will enter the XIV Santo Domingo Open 2025 Badminton Championship with the objective of claiming his fifth international medal, following his success in the international circuit since early September.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Reform first - growth will follow
IN my July 2025 article, \"The IMF is a bandage, not a cure: Moving towards lasting solutions\" (https://www.ft.lk/columns/IMF-is-a-bandage-not-a-cure-Moving-towards-lasting solutions/4-779057), I concluded that President Anura Kumara Disanayake's bold decision not to seek another IMF bailout marks a turning point in Sri Lanka's economic history. It signals the end of a dependency cycle and the beginning of a national test whether we can sustain growth without external lifelines. The message is clear: Sri Lanka must now stand on its own feet.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Hayleys Mobility launches to redefine Sri Lanka's transportation future
HAYLEYS Fentons Ltd., has announced the launch of Hayleys Mobility, a new venture delivering cutting-edge new-energy vehicle solutions and infrastructure, supporting the country's transition towards sustainable mobility.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
CAHM celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 empowering youth for sustainable tourism
THE Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) celebrated Tourism Day 2025 with a vibrant event designed to inspire the next generation of tourism leaders.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka promotes MICE tourism with UAE chapter of SL Conference Ambassador Program
THE Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and Northern Emirates organised a special gathering on 8 October together with Cinnamon Hotels for the Conference Ambassadors appointed under the Sri Lanka Conference Ambassador Program (SLCAP) UAE Chapter, launched to build on the momentum of the Sri Lanka Conference Ambassador Program and to strengthen engagement with the Conference Ambassadors and to discuss the way forward plan.
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lankan captain needs to step up
Crucial game against New Zealand today
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October 14, 2025
Daily FT
EUDR: What is it and what are its implications?
Sri Lankan rubber exporters to EU from pillar to post?
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