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Citrus Leisure culinary team wins big at Sri Lanka's premier Food Expo
IN a resounding victory that celebrates skill, dedication, and the spirit of culinary artistry, Citrus Leisure’s talented chefs made their mark at the Culinary Art Food Expo 2025, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious culinary stage.
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July 01, 2025
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Sri Lanka 'A' cricketers take wing to Australia
Play Australia 'A' in five matches
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July 01, 2025
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Secondary bond market starts off positively; Yields continue to decline
CCPI records negative inflation at -0.6% YoY in June Rupee depreciates
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July 01, 2025
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Addressing SriLankan Airlines' long trail of corruption
THE recent arrest of Nishantha Wickremesinghe, former chairman of SriLankan Airlines and brother-in-law of ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa, is a long-overdue development that hopefully will be a turning point in addressing the long list of woes of the national carrier. His appointment, despite lacking even a basic General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) qualification, symbolises the dangerous cocktail of nepotism, incompetence, and corruption that had wrecked not just the national airline, but much of the country's public institutions.
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July 01, 2025
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TMC Sri Lanka partners Cinnamon Grand Colombo and Mount Lavinia Hotel to enhance member benefits
THE Management Club (TMC) Sri Lanka is a prestigious professional association that brings together individuals from diverse industries with a shared interest in management excellence, leadership development, and business networking.
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July 01, 2025
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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts pioneers leadership excellence with Indian School of Hospitality
■First-of-its-kind six-month intensive program positions Sri Lanka's leading hospitality brand to cultivate the next generation of General Managers for regional expansion
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July 01, 2025
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India, Sri Lanka CEOs meet in Colombo to deepen ties
INDIAN High Commissioner Santosh Jha yesterday participated in the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Ceylon Chamber of Commerce organised CEOs Roundtable. It witnessed an insightful discussion on forging newer pathways for business collaboration between India and Sri Lanka.
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July 01, 2025
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German firms express confidence in Sri Lanka despite global economic headwinds
GERMAN companies operating in Sri Lanka have expressed a notably optimistic outlook for the year ahead, signalling confidence in the country's economic prospects despite ongoing global economic headwinds according to the Spring 2025 AHK Business Barometer unveiled last week by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka).
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June 30, 2025
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COPF flags massive revenue losses from vehicle import valuation practices
THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) last week raised serious concerns over how used vehicle imports are being valued, warning that the Government could be losing billions of rupees each year due to outdated Customs practices.
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June 30, 2025
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New National Policy on Research and Development being firmed up
THE Government last week said it has already taken several important steps towards advancing Sri Lanka's Research and Development (R&D) sector.
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June 30, 2025
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Enter the precious ship of entrepreneurship
I was delighted to be the keynote speaker at the first-ever Entrepreneur Seminar held in Kandy last Saturday.
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June 30, 2025
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Getting gaming regulations right: Advocata calls for independence
Says regulators must hold the cards, not Minister | Urges Govt. to reintroduce Gambling Regulatory Bill after public consultation and expert review
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June 30, 2025
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Renewable energy developers slam tariff cuts, urge AKD’s intervention
FRED deeply concerned about 30% cut to feed-in tariffs, warning policy reversals undermine investor confidence and threaten 2030 renewable energy targets | Says tariff revision bypasses legally required PUCSL approval | Urges immediate independent review of feed-in tariffs with science-based reasoning | Highlights 50% tax burden on imported batteries makes projects unviable | Criticises CEB delays in adopting battery storage and frequent solar power curtailments | Claims curtailments breach longstanding PPAs, cause financial distress to developers, with 75% of renewable projects barely profitable or at a loss | Calls on Govt. to monitor CEB operations to avoid energy crisis | Seeks meeting with President, Treasury Secretary and Power Minister to resolve issues
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June 30, 2025
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Ex-Thomas Cook Group Chairman joins JKH Board
FORMER Chairman of Thomas Cook Group Madhavan Menon has been appointed to the Board of John Keells Holdings (JKH) as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 1 July.
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June 30, 2025
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Apparel exports in May to US, UK down
SRI Lanka's apparel exports in May 2025 remained relatively flat with a slight dip of 0.63% compared to the same month last year, totalling $ 365.08 million.
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June 30, 2025
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Entries called for Western Shuttle Blitz 2025
ENTRIES are now being accepted for the WPBA All-Island Open Badminton Championships 2025, popularly known as the 'Western Shuttle Blitz 2025,' which is scheduled to be held from 5 July to 13 July at few key venues in and around Colombo.
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June 30, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields see-saw; Close down on robust recovery
Rs. 295 b mega Bond auction records bullish outcome despite under-subscription Foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries records net outflow for second consecutive week Money market liquidity increases Rupee appreciates considerably
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June 30, 2025
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Home Lands Golf Classic 2025 at RCGC on 4-5 July
HOME Lands Group has announced the Home Lands Golf Classic 2025, scheduled to take place on 4 and 5 July at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).
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June 30, 2025
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MTI explores how businesses can integrate Gross National Happiness
MTI Consulting recently engaged in an inspiring and thought-provoking dialogue with the Gross National Happiness (GNH) Centre Bhutan, led by CEO Dasho Lhatu.
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June 30, 2025
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Abans and Skechers champion emerging sports with Grand Slam Pickleball sponsorship
AS a company committed to community and social engagement, Abans, the official distributor and retailer for Skechers in Sri Lanka, has taken a significant step to uplift the country’s emerging sporting scene by sponsoring the Skechers Pickleball Grand Slam Tournament, a landmark event that showcases the growing popularity of pickleball in Sri Lanka.
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June 30, 2025
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LankaPay CEO outlines plan to make Sri Lanka a regional fintech powerhouse
■Fintech Forum Sri Lanka aims to position the country as a regional fintech hub through cross-sector collaboration ■LankaPay CEO Channa de Silva says despite existing infrastructure, cash remains dominant with Rs. 1.3 t in circulation and 1.5% of GDP spent on cash-related costs ■Calls for context-driven digital solutions and overseas fintech expansion to attract FDI and boost inclusion among rural populations
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June 30, 2025
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Adverse global shocks and Sri Lanka's road to recovery
Keynote at Economic and Taxation Symposium 2025 of ICASL - Part |
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June 30, 2025
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Social cohesion: Relevance for Sri Lanka
THE International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) held its third edition from 24 to 26 June 2025 in Singapore. This event gathered over 1,000 global thought leaders, policymakers, community practitioners and young leaders from more than 50 countries to exchange ideas and develop solutions for fostering cohesive and resilient multicultural societies.
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June 30, 2025
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Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo 2025 in China: Strategic platform to strengthen bilateral port relations
THE third edition of the Tianjin International Shipping Industry Expo (TISIE) 2025 was successfully held from 15 to 17 May in Tianjin City, China. This flagship maritime event, jointly organised by the Tianjin Port Group and the Tianjin Municipal Government, served as a significant platform for global maritime stakeholders to engage, collaborate, and explore future oriented strategies for the shipping and port industries.
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June 30, 2025
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SF Airlines launches China’s first scheduled direct cargo to Sri Lanka with Kunming-Colombo route
SF Airlines yesterday inaugurated China’s first scheduled all-cargo direct flight to Sri Lanka with the launch of its Kunming-Colombo route.
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June 30, 2025
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CDB launches Self digital wallet with online banking
CITIZENS Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) which continues to trailblaze in the financial services industry with innovative financial solutions, has launched CDB Self, a digital wallet that gives independence and convenience in financial transactions.
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June 30, 2025
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'Dream Destination' project to renovate 100 railway stations with private sector help
President says Govt. prioritises developing advanced public transport as nation moves to new heights
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June 30, 2025
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UNFPA Sri Lanka says 2024 was year of progress, partnership and impact
THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Sri Lanka has launched its 2024 Annual Report, spotlighting a year marked by resilience, innovation, and strengthened partnerships to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), gender equality, and population data systems across the country.
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June 30, 2025
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DSI Samson Group expands into life insurance brokerage business
SAMSON Insurance Brokers Ltd., (SIB), a subsidiary of DSI Samson Group — in a strategic move that reflects the growing need for comprehensive risk management services in Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape, announced its expansion of its portfolio to include life insurance brokering.
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June 30, 2025
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DMASL Digital Summit 2025 in July to position Sri Lanka as region's leading digital hub
SOUTH Asia's visionaries, digital creators and change-makers will converge with their Sri Lankan counterparts to foster collaboration, innovation and the expansion of knowledge as the DMASL (Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka) Summit 2025 kicks off for the third consecutive year from 24 to 25 July at Water's Edge Colombo.
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