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Digital banking fees in Sri Lanka: A case for reform
A policy framework for fair and inclusive financial services
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December 09, 2025
Daily FT
Monash College and Universal College Lanka celebrate decade of partnership empowering Sri Lankan students
MONASH University, Monash College and Universal College Lanka (UCL) recently marked a decade of partnership that has created life-changing opportunities for Sri Lankan students to access a world-class Monash education.
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December 09, 2025
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HNB tops TAB Global ranking as Sri Lanka's Strongest Bank
HNB PLC has been awarded the title of Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka for 2025 by TAB Global.
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December 09, 2025
Daily FT
President reviews recovery efforts in Nuwara Eliya and Badulla
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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December 09, 2025
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MAS crowned Mercantile Athletics champs again
MAS Holdings have been crowned winners of the 40th Annual Mercantile Athletics Championship as they ruled the Track and Field in Diyagama with a brilliant overall performance in all disciplines to prove their mettle as undisputed champions of the corporate athletics arena for yet another year:
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December 09, 2025
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'The way forward is not to step back but to step up'
BISHOP of Kandy Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. Valence Mendis delivered a powerful message of solidarity and compassion at”Sounds of the Season,’an evening of harmony and reflection organised by Union Bank together with Port City and the Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in support of communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah
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December 09, 2025
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Sofia Colombo launches Colombo's first 'Hotel E-Shop' powered by Thineth Software Solutions
IN a groundbreaking step toward enhancing guest convenience and digital hospitality, Sofia Colombo has officially launched Colombo's first-ever multilingual \"Hotel E-Shop,\" developed in partnership with Thineth Software Solutions.
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December 09, 2025
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Lando Norris wins first F1 world championship title at Abu Dhabi GP
A tearful Lando Norris claimed his maiden Formula One (F1) world drivers’ title in Abu Dhabi on Sunday ending Max Verstappen’s four-year reign.
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December 09, 2025
Daily FT
Rebuilding Sri Lanka cannot mean repeating what failed
This wasn't an ordinary natural disaster, it was a warning to change course
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December 09, 2025
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Australian Migration Consultants launches Dubai-based Mount Institute of Business Development in Sri Lanka
Signs MoU with Union Bank to expand affordable education pathways for Sri Lankan students
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December 09, 2025
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Anandian Dilain awarded Best U13 Batsman in SSC School of Cricket's Malaysian tour
DILAIN Senehas Dissanayake, a budding cricketer from Ananda College, Colombo, has been recognised as the Best Batsman of the Under-13 age category in SSC School of Cricket’s recent tour to Malaysia.
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December 09, 2025
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Blue Lanka Tours contributes towards life-saving flood relief efforts
BLUE Lanka Tours has responded to the destruction caused by Ditwah cyclone by donating two brand new motorboats worth Rs. 2.6 million to the Government.
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December 09, 2025
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CICRA Campus concludes pioneering Certified Data Protection Officer Training Program
CICRA Campus has successfully concluded its inaugural Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Program, marking a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's journey toward comprehensive data protection and regulatory compliance.
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December 09, 2025
Daily FT
AI-enabled threat detection for Blockchain attacks
The article explains the critical role Al plays in enhancing Blockchain security by thoroughly identifying, analysing, and mitigating various potential threats.
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December 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka Tourism hails stature of latest 5-star Cinnamon Life at COD
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam highlights hotel accounts for 10% of star-class rooms in the country; critical role in enhancing tourism industry's foreign exchange earnings Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams CEO and General Manager Sanjiv Hulugalle pays great tribute to resilient staff; says their spirit, dedication and resilience is a blessing and is the heart and soul
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December 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s debt of gratitude after the cyclone
IN the wake of the recent cyclone, one of the most devastating natural disasters to strike Sri Lanka in decades, our country is once again faced with a heartbreaking toll.
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December 09, 2025
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Role of the Opposition in a time of national crisis
WE as a country are once again facing a moment of profound national trauma. The recent natural disaster-one of the worst since the 2004 tsunami-has left nearly a thousand confirmed dead or missing and caused an estimated $ 7 billion in economic damage.
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December 08, 2025
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People’s Bank triumphs at Great HR Awards
PEOPLE’S Bank has been honoured at the Great HR Awards 2025, receiving the prestigious title of “Best Talent Acquisition Organisation of the Year 2025”.
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December 08, 2025
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Rs. 80 b loan scheme for new entrepreneurs next month
A joint program by the Finance Ministry and the banking sector to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs is scheduled for launch in January next year, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi told Parliament's Ministerial Consultative Committee recently.
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December 08, 2025
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Serendib Flour Mills recognised for excellence at National Quality Awards
SERENDIB Flour Mills Ltd., has been recognised with a Merit Award under the Medium-Scale Manufacturing Organisations category at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards (SLNQA) 2023, presented by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), held in November.
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December 08, 2025
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IFC urges Sri Lanka to lock in reforms, leverage private capital to reach 7% growth target
INTERNATIONAL Finance Corporation (IFC) South Asia Regional Director Imad Fakhoury has urged Sri Lanka to move beyond economic stabilisation and decisively enter a phase of competitive, private sector-led growth, warning that the Government’s limited fiscal room makes sustained reforms and private capital mobilisation indispensable.
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December 08, 2025
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Unity Plaza lights up Colombo's digital future with largest triple-faced LED display
Launch marks culmination of Unity Plaza's multi-year modernisation journey, positioning it at the centre of the nation's advancing digital future and reinforcing its role as Sri Lanka's leading technology hub
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December 08, 2025
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People’s Bank secures top accolades at South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025
PEOPLE’S Bank was recognised with two prestigious titles— Best Bank in the Public Banking Sector and Sustainable Bank of the Year in the Public Banking Sector—at the South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025 (SAPS), held recently at Cinnamon Life — City of Dreams, Colombo.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
CBSL directs banks on debt relief for disaster-hit borrowers
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) as the regulator has directed all licenced banks to implement a series of relief measures for individuals and businesses whose income or operations were directly affected by the recent cyclonic-related natural disasters.
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December 08, 2025
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Govt. issues Budget Circular with extensive Ditwah relief package
THE Finance Ministry has announced a wide-ranging financial support program for households and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah, as the Government moves to stabilise communities and prevent deeper economic scarring from the country's worst natural disaster in years.
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December 08, 2025
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IMF postpones SL's Fifth Review to assess emergency funding
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday confirmed that Sri Lanka's request for $ 200 million in emergency financing now takes priority over the Fifth Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which will be deferred to early next year.
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December 08, 2025
Daily FT
Batsmen make merry on rain-free day
TEST stars Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, and Himasha Liyanage thumped centuries on a rain-free second day of the SLC Major Club 3-Day tournament to place their respective clubs in a strong position.
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December 08, 2025
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Acuity Knowledge Partners rebrands to Acuity Analytics and launches new website
ACUITY Knowledge Partners has announced its rebrand to Acuity Analytics, the new trading name for the firm.
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December 08, 2025
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Govt. briefs diplomatic community on flood relief efforts and plans for rehabilitation and reconstruction
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath on Friday co-chaired a diplomatic briefing to update foreign Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations accredited to Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka Missions and Honorary Consuls abroad, on national recovery and rebuilding efforts following adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwa.
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December 08, 2025
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India delivers Bailey bridge to support Sri Lanka’s post-Cyclone recovery
INDIA has delivered 110-ft-long, customisable, modular Bailey ridge Units to Sri Lanka along with engineering expertise to support reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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