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Kamal Munasinghe “Simply the Best”
CINNAMON Hotels & Resorts Colombo Area Vice President and Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka General Manager Kamal Munasinghe, ended his tenure, to take up duties as Chief Operating Officer, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, where he will head operations across the brand's 17 resorts and hotels in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
ComBank’s sustainability leadership inspires UN Global Compact annual sessions in New York
THE sustainability leadership of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon was brought into focus on the global stage when Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC Deputy General Manager - Corporate Banking Hasrath Munasinghe shared insights at United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) annual sessions held in conjunction with United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) annual sessions in New York. The forum was attended by over 500 delegates from 69 countries across the world.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Dialog Al empowers Sri Lanka's SMEs to grow smarter
SMALL and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Sri Lanka's economy, forming the vast majority of the business sector.
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October 03, 2025
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CILT Sri Lanka Awards Shine Bright at CILT International Convention 2025
SRI Lanka successfully hosted the CILT International Convention 2025 from September 14 to 17 at the luxurious Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, marking a defining moment for the nation's logistics and transport sector.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Hayleys Fibre appoints Ajith Karunarathna to Board
HAYLEYS Fibre PLC yesterday said it has appointed Ajith Karunarathna to its Board as an Executive Director.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair and Career Expo 2025 concludes at OGF
THE Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair and Career Expo concluded at One Galle Face in Colombo, drawing strong participation from students, graduates, and young professionals eager to enter the hospitality and tourism industry.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Moonlit harmony: Contemporary celebration of mid-autumn
THIS Mid-Autumn Festival, Shangri-La Colombo unveils an extraordinary creation that bridges tradition and innovation.
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October 03, 2025
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Golfing excellence showcased at September Monthly Medal 2025 powered by CDB
V.T. Sundaralingam, H.M.D. Bandaranayake and Yuvan Kanth clinch top honours at the CDB September Medal 2025
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Third STC Prep Rugby Carnival tomorrow
THE third STC Prep Rugby carnival will take place in 4 segments from Under-10 up to Under-16 on 4 October at the Police Park.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
SEVA project signals new trade and investment potential for Sri Lankan craft
SRI Lanka's creative and craft sector has marked a landmark moment with the launch of SEVA, a transdisciplinary cultural diplomacy project uniting international artistry with Sri Lankan heritage. Beyond its artistic merit, SEVA showcases the untapped trade potential of Sri Lanka's artisan economy, an area poised to grow into a high-value export sector and attract new investment.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka strengthens trade, investment, and tourism ties at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
SRI Lanka showcased its export potential, investment opportunities, and tourism offerings at the Sri Lanka Business Forum and Networking Session held on 26 September during the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Mastercard 5 Club Challenge 2025 kicks off tomorrow
THE Mastercard 5 Club Premier Challenge 2025 is set to take place on 4 and 5 October at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, promising yet another exciting chapter in this much-anticipated golfing event.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Financial institutions at crossroads: Redefining risk management in the age of climate change
THE recent flash floods in Uttarakhand, India where over 100 people went missing, are just one among thousands of climate-related disasters in recent years. For banks, the impact is direct washed-out assets, loan defaults, and rising credit risk. This is not tomorrow's threat; climate risk is already reshaping financial stability today. In the end, banks become the ultimate receivers of climate shocks, bearing the financial fallout of environmental catastrophes. Banking risk management is entering a new era. Traditional frameworks built around credit, market, liquidity, and operational risk are no longer sufficient to address the growing complexities of a changing world.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Advantis - 3PL Triumphs with Dual Awards at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Awards 2025
ADVANTIS - 3PL, a subsidiary of Hayleys Advantis Limited, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys Group, was recognised at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Awards as the winner in the Market Segment: Customer Service - Large Category and Continuous Improvement - Large Category.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Fishing boat owner held over 700kg drug haul in Tangalle
POLICE have arrested the owner of a fishing boat in connection with the recent seizure of more than 700 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphet amine (ICE) in Seenimodara, Tangalle.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Upward momentum in Bond market continues
THE upward momentum in secondary Bond markets continued yesterday with rates rising for a third straight session.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Advantis - Project Logistics Recognised at CILT Sri Lanka Awards 2025 for Continuous Improvement
ADVANTIS - Project Logistics, the end-to-end project logistics arm of Hayleys Advantis Limited, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys Group, was recognised at the prestigious Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Awards 2025 in the Continuous Improvement category.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Energy diplomacy: How Sri Lanka can bridge trade gap with United States
FOR Sri Lanka, the United States is more than just a trading partner.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Dijital Team extends footprint to Kandy
DIJITAL Team recently marked a new milestone with the opening of its second office in Sri Lanka, located in Kandy.
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October 03, 2025
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Retail Information Technologies unveils next-gen Al and smart retail solutions in Kandy
Retail Industry Technology Trends 2025 - Kandy edition presents advanced software portfolio
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October 03, 2025
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EFL 3PL Global Secures Dual Accolades at CILT Awards 2025 and Launches the Book "The Infinite Chain”: A Blueprint for Sri Lanka's Warehousing Future
EFL 3PL Global has reinforced its position as a leading logistics and supply chain solutions provider by securing two major accolades at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Awards 2025.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Abolishing Executive Presidency; history repeats itself
OVER the last three decades in Sri Lanka, at almost every presidential election, the voters have been entertained by the pledge to abolish Executive Presidency by the prominent candidates in the fray only to go back on the promise once gaining power.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Aitken Spence Logistics Wins Big at CILT Awards 2025
AITKEN Spence Logistics proudly emerged as a frontrunner at the CILT Awards 2025, securing the prestigious Sustainability Award and earning Runner-up in the Market Segment Customer Service category.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
CSE extends rally to 13 sessions, ASPI within touching distance of 22,000 points
COLOMBO stock market continued its rally closing yesterday in green for the 13th consecutive session with ASPI within touching distance of the 22,000 points barrier.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Smoke & Bitters climbs to No. 67 on World's 50 Best Bars List
HIRIKETIYA'S beloved Smoke & Bitters has once again put Sri Lanka on the global map, being named No. 67 on the recently announced World's 50 Best Bars extended list 2025.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Construction PMI increases in August
SRI Lanka Purchasing Managers' Index for Construction (PMI-Construction) increased further in August 2025, as reflected by the total activity index which registered a value of 61.1 indicating a continuous expansion in construction activities.
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October 03, 2025
Daily FT
Anura, Mahinda, Premadasa: Who is progressive, who isn't and why?
legal, security and humanitarian con- cerns of Israel and Palestinian people need to be acknowledged.
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October 02, 2025
Daily FT
Three chambers legally challenge SVAT abolition
Free Trade Zone Manufacturers' Association, National Chamber of Commerce and Sri Lanka Chamber of Small and Medium Industries file writ application before Court of Appeal | Hold IRD move unlawful, unreasonable and violates Constitutional rights | Point to non-existing refund system, conditions of Risk- Based Refund Scheme not gazetted | Petitioners state represents entire export sector value chain, broader private sector community
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October 02, 2025
Daily FT
PRISL Awards 2025 applications open till 10 Oct.
THE Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) has announced the extension of the deadline to apply for the PRISL Awards 2025, to 10 October.
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October 02, 2025
Daily FT
Balendra tells Japanese companies SL seeing economic revival; time to be part of next growth wave
Speaking at SL Business Forum in Tokyo explains why Sri Lanka is once again open and ready for business Says time is right for Japanese investors to be part of shaping Sri Lanka's next growth chapter Stresses SL is ideal gateway to South Asia and beyond and uniquely positioned to leverage India's rapid growth Lists opportunities in apparel, agri-exports, renewable energy, logistics, and IT services, where Sri Lanka's strengths align with Japan's expertise and global networks
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