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Rifka Ziyard honoured with Gold Award for Women in Islamic Finance at 10th IFFSA Awards
KPMG Sri Lanka Principal—Tax and Regulatory and Deputy Head of Tax Rifka Ziyard was awarded the Gold Award for ‘Women in Islamic Finance at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards, held last Thursday (25) at Shangri-La Colombo.
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September 29, 2025
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Colombo International Book Fair tickets now on PickMe
Up to three free tickets for online ticket buyers via PickMe app
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September 29, 2025
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COPE, oversight, and boundaries of power: Necessary caution
AS someone who has been privileged to represent all three critical domains of the COPE process as a Chairman of a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), a Secretary of a Ministry, and as a Chair of COPE - I feel a strong sense of responsibility to express my concerns about the recent proposal put forward under Standing Order 137 by the current COPE Chair, Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera, MP (NPP).
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September 29, 2025
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LRA upgrades Vallibel Finance rating to 'A-' on strong growth, asset quality
VALLIBEL Finance PLC (VFIN), a licenced finance company in Sri Lanka, has been upgraded by Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) from BBBto A-, underscoring its robust market outreach, superior asset quality and improved profitability.
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September 29, 2025
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Brains, beats, and brotherhood – Trade Finance Association of Bankers Quiz and Social 2025 lights up the night
THE Trade Finance Association of Banker’s Quiz and Social 2025 was held on 13 September at the Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo.
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September 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka Institute of Directors partners PR Wire to strengthen corporate communication and governance excellence
THE Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) entered into a strategic partnership with PR Wire, a member of Wire Communication Consultancy Holdings (WCCH), to advance corporate communication capabilities and reinforce governance excellence across Sri Lanka's business sector.
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September 29, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel accelerates Sri Lanka's digital future
FOLLOWING a robust financial recovery, SLT-Mobitel, the national ICT solutions provider, has transformed into the nation’s strategic enabler, a thriving national asset driving Sri Lanka’s digital future. Supporting the Government, SLTMobitel aims to accelerate the country’s digitalisation efforts and power economic growth for all sectors.
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September 29, 2025
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Digital education policy to go before Cabinet by March 2026
A framework for digitalising Sri Lanka's education system will be submitted to the Cabinet by March 2026, the Digital Task Force on Education Reform said last week.
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September 29, 2025
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N-able announces sponsorship for Sri Lankan golf prodigy Reshan Algama
N-ABLE yesterday announced sponsorship of 17-year-old Sri Lankan golf prodigy Reshan Algama, strengthening the company's commitment to empower exceptional Sri Lankan youth competing on global stages.
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September 29, 2025
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ISACA Sri Lanka hosts flagship Conference 2025: Guardians of Digital Trust – Empowering the Digital Era
ISACA Sri Lanka concluded its annual flagship event, the ISACA Conference 2025, on 22 September at the JAIC Hilton, Colombo, under the theme “Guardians of Digital Trust: Empowering the Digital Era.”
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September 29, 2025
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Power World Gyms wins double at SLIM Digis 2.5 Awards 2025 for campaign excellence
POWER World Gyms, with over three decades of experience in shaping Sri Lanka's fitness industry, was recently recognised for its outstanding marketing campaign “Every 7 KM, Never Too Far from Being Fit.”
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September 29, 2025
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SLEIS 2025 to drive next wave of ports and logistics growth in Sri Lanka
AS Sri Lanka positions itself as a strategic hub in the Indian Ocean, the ports and logistics sector remains central to driving trade, attracting investment, and unlocking regional connectivity.
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September 29, 2025
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New era for island of gems as countdown begins to 'FACETS Sri Lanka 2026'
■Three months and counting until 'FACETS Sri Lanka 2026' opens its doors ■'FACETS Sri Lanka 2026' to be most dynamic edition to date ■ Universal Travel Bureau signs up as Official Travel Partner
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September 29, 2025
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Newly joined members to TMC Colombo
RANGANA Nawodini Ariyadasa is a professional Bharatanatyam Dancer, Choreographer and had been a lecturer at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts until 2024. Presently she is a visiting lecturer and also an advisor appointed by the Minister of Cultural Affairs for the state Dance Art Council.
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September 29, 2025
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China and Sri Lanka pledge to deepen ties
CHINA and Sri Lanka last week reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and pledged to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
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September 29, 2025
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Your right to know: Why journalism and access to information matter more than ever
TODAY is both World News Day and the Intemational Day for Universal Access to Information — a good time to remember that if we lose our fundamental universal right to access to information, and if independent journalists lose the ability to report the facts, then our rights and democracies may vanish entirely.
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September 29, 2025
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85th birthday commemoration of former Speaker Sri Lankabhimanya Karu Jayasuriya
THERE are no personal festivities except for religious observances.
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September 29, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields close up on shorter tenors
THE secondary Bond market opened last week on a strong footing, buoyed by S&P Global Ratings’ upgrade of Sri Lanka’s sovereign credit rating to CCC+ from Selective Default (SD) with a stable outlook. This spurred a notable pickup in activity and volumes on Monday, with demand concentrated in the 2029-2033 maturities, which saw yields edge lower.
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September 29, 2025
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CFA Society Sri Lanka announces executive program on money and bond markets in local context
CFA Society Sri Lanka recently announced a one-day executive training program, “Practical Aspects of the Money Market and Bond Market in the Local Context,” to be held on 8 October 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, Colombo City Centre.
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September 29, 2025
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Alcaraz ‘scared’ after hurting ankle at Japan Open
WORLD number one Carlos Alcaraz says he was “scared” after injuring his ankle during his first-round victory at the Japan Open in Tokyo on Thursday.
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September 27, 2025
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Selective republicanism of socialist regime rules
NO good deed goes unpunished, mused libertarian socialist Oscar Wilde, no doubt while in Reading Gaol and reminiscing about that ironic truism in his own short life.
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September 27, 2025
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Osaka businesses urged to tap new opportunities in transformative Sri Lanka
SRI Lanka yesterday urged investors and businesses based on Osaka to seize mutually beneficial opportunities as the country is on a path of economic recovery and transformation under the Presidency of Anura Kumara Disanayake.
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September 27, 2025
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THASL calls for proper positioning campaign for SL tourism on World Tourism Day
THE Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) in a message to mark World Tourism Day today has called upon all concerned authorities to carry out a positioning campaign to attract high profile discerning travellers to achieve the target revenues and increased Government earning set out by President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
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September 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka's first Buddhist nun Anula Devi
AS you arrive on the gravel road at the excavation site of Anula Cetiya (Stupa), located at Mihintale in Sri Lanka, you are welcomed by this majestic statue of Sri Lanka's first Buddhist nun, set on solid rock, and surrounded by a green and resplendent environment.
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September 27, 2025
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Sustainable champions in industry receive Ecolabel Sri Lanka recognition
NATIONAL Cleaner Production Centre CEO Eng. Samantha Kumarasena said that several Sri Lankan companies were awarded Ecolabel certifications, signalling a growing commitment to greener industry practices and responsible production standards.
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September 27, 2025
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CSE ends week on the up
THE Colombo stock market yesterday sustained its winning run ending the week on the up.
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September 27, 2025
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Femme Fatales: Cocktail at Capital Bar & Grill
SHANGRI-LA Colombo presents an unforgettable evening of flair, artistry, and spirited celebration with Femme Fatales - a bar takeover by two of Sri Lanka's finest female bartenders.
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September 27, 2025
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Arkia Israel Airlines resumes weekly flights to Sri Lanka
ARKIA Israel Airlines will commence scheduled operations from Tel Aviv to Colombo starting 24 September according to Sri Lankan Ambassador to Israel Nimal Bandara.
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September 27, 2025
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IT potential for Jaffna's Kaithaddy Nuffield School for the Deaf and Blind
I first came across Jaffna's Kaithaddy Nuffield School for the Deaf and Blind back in 2015 at a Christmas carols concert at St. John's College Jaffna. Several schools come to perform at this annual event. The Nuffield kids were one of the best choirs. I went to congratulate the school Principal who was at the time Vasuki Rajasingham. And so my first connection with the school was made.
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September 27, 2025
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Apparel exports in August down, up YoY
THE Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday said export performance in August 2025 suffered a marginal decline compared to the same period last year, alongside a steady cumulative growth across the first eight months of the year.
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