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Empowering Sri Lanka's youth: Building globally recognised career pathways beyond university
THIS article serves as Part II of the series originally published in the Daily FT under the title “Reimagining Sri Lanka’s university system.” I collaborated with a fellow civil engineer who graduated from the University of Moratuwa in 1987 and has since charted an impressive career path in the international corporate sector via the Asia Pacific Region. He brings a wealth of insight into the vocational training landscape in both Singapore and Australia. He also shares valuable perspectives drawn from his role on the External Advisory Committee for the practical undergraduate degree programs at Western Sydney University.
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September 24, 2025
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Chandula steps down as Chairman of PMF Finance; 3 Directors quit too
Resignations are part of a planned leadership transition, says company
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September 24, 2025
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Asia Pacific Technology Systems and Craft Silicon unveil next-generation Core Banking System
ASIA Pacific Technology Systems (APTS) together with Craft Silicon have partnered to introduce a next-generation Core Banking System to the SriLankan market.
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September 24, 2025
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Cabinet clears Rs. 2.5 b road, expressway development projects
@ Rs. 1 b from unused OPEC Fund loan and Govt. funds to upgrade Ambilipitiya— Panamura-Buluthota road @ Rs. 1.5 b contract awarded to Access WKK JV to repair Kottawa—Dodangoda stretch of Southern Expressway
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September 24, 2025
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CMEV warns of voter knowledge gaps, low trust in election information
Assessment finds men and rural voters more engaged than women and urban voters Misinformation and biased reporting cited as key obstacles to electoral participation Report calls for legal reforms, stronger Election Commission powers, and media literacy
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September 24, 2025
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Seylan Bank finances phase II of 10 MW solar power project by Windforce and Vidullanka
SEYLAN Bank PLC recently announced itsoleasthe sole financing partner for the 10 MW ground-mounted solar power plantin Navatkadu, Battcaloa, promoted by Sooryashakthiltd, a company jointly owned by Windforce PLCand Vidullanka PLC.
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September 24, 2025
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Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic Colombo residence opens new guest suite
TUCKED down the quiet 33rd Lane off Bagatelle road sits Number 11, Geoffrey Bawa’s former residence and now speciality museum.
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September 24, 2025
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Parliament Committee approves reports on Probation Services, Thriposha
PARLIAMENT Secretariat yesterday said the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Womens Empowerment has approved the Annual Performance Report of the Department of Probation and Child Care Services for 2024 and the Annual Reports of Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited for 2021 and 2023.
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September 24, 2025
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Ceylinco Life sweeps top honours with 14 awards at NAFLIA 2025
CEYLINCO Life reaffirmed its dominance in Sri Lanka's life insurance industry when the company's sales professionals secured an outstanding 14 awards at the National Forum for Life Insurance Advisors (NAFLIA) 2025, the annual flagship event organised by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL).
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September 24, 2025
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Budding entrepreneurs celebrated at School Industry Entrepreneurship Circles program
A national initiative backed by Abans PLC
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September 24, 2025
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NPP Government’s shamelessness over Gaza
AMONG the hopes many had for the NPP Government when it was elected one year ago was that it would move Sri Lanka to actually opposing the devastating genocide Israel was carrying out against the Palestinian people in Gaza. What the NPP Government has gone on to do since then has been the opposite. A look at its positions on Palestine, its actions while in Government and its own past unearths a shamelessness which all Sri Lankans must contend with.
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September 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka's next big green industry
SUSTAINABLE food packaging is no longer about simply replacing plastic with paper. The real test lies in creating systems that deliver food safety, preserve shelf life, and meet consumer convenience, all while being environmentally responsible. What matters now is how packaging performs across its entire lifecycle: from raw material sourcing and production to disposal and reuse. That's where real impact begins.
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September 24, 2025
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The slow magic of Kyoto: Old Japan, new discoveries
JAPAN is endlessly fascinating to me, a country that wears its heritage with complete authenticity while simultaneously shaping the future.
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September 24, 2025
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Cricket's most beloved umpire dies at 92
Dickie Bird officiated in Asia Cup 1986 hosted by Sri Lanka
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September 24, 2025
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Huawei unveils world's most powerful SuperPoDs and SuperClusters
HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 kicked off on 18 September in Shanghai and Huawei's Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman Eric Xu, gave a keynote themed \"Groundbreaking SuperPoD Interconnect: Leading a New Paradigm for AI Infrastructure.
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September 24, 2025
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UN to review Sri Lanka enforced disappearances
Seeks progress on addressing 14,988 complaints filed with the Office on Missing Persons
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September 24, 2025
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Lights out for Sri Lanka as Pakistan win in nervy chase
Six times champions Sri Lanka found themselves fading out of the Asia Cup with their second straight defeat in the Super Fours when Pakistan beat them by five wickets at the Zayed Cricket Stadium here yesterday.
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September 24, 2025
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EU agrees to $ 9.4 m grant to push sustainable development
Financing to restore degraded ecosystems, targeted conservation strategies, and sustainable land use Will also develop solid waste management systems to protect environment, improve public health
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September 24, 2025
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Rugby fame Siri Kumar no more
PETERSONS Rugby Skipper Siri Kumar, a truly dynamic hooker, has passed away.
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September 24, 2025
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Acuity Knowledge Partners acquires Ascent
ACUITY Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading global provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI solutions to the financial services sector, has announced that it has exchanged on the acquisition of Ascent. The transaction is expected to close on 30 September.
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September 24, 2025
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Col. Nalin Herath new General Manager of JAT Group's James Global Minerals
JAMES Global Minerals, an esteemed affiliate of JAT Holdings PLC, has announced the appointment of Col. Nalin Herath as its new General Manager.
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September 24, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields drop on credit rating upgrade; activity surges
August NCPI registered at + 1.50% YoY Rupee remains steady
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September 24, 2025
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Govt. reviews payment card transaction fees
THE Digital Economy Ministry on Sunday said it was reviewing a plan to eliminate extra fees on debit and credit card transactions.
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September 23, 2025
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Softlogic Finance restores capital, to resume operations
SOFTLOGIC Finance PLC yesterday said that it has restored its capital in line with regulatory requirements and will resume normal operations.
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September 23, 2025
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FDI reaches $ 783 m YTD says BOI
FOREIGN direct investment (FDI) inflows to Sri Lanka reached $ 783 million as of 15 September, according to Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Arjuna Herath.
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September 23, 2025
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BOV Capital, LAN, GBAN, and EBAN come together to elevate start-up investment landscape in Sri Lanka
IN a pivotal closed-door meeting, the Venture Engine investor panel joined hands with Sri Lanka's Digital Minister and the Board of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) to discuss policy frameworks aimed at making Sri Lanka a highly attractive destination for startup investments and seamless investor exits.
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September 23, 2025
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Veefin Group makes its foray into Sri Lanka; partners IWS Holdings
Initiative to power digital transformation in the country's BFSI sector
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September 23, 2025
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Role of accountants never been more valuable than today: CPA Australia
CPA Australia CEO Chris Freeland AM says in times of misinformation, misinterpretation, professional accountants provide independent and verifiable information that can be relied on Professional accounting with integrity is good for business and good for society Opines incidents involving some accountants have cast disproportionate shadow around some ethics and is unfair
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September 23, 2025
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President affirms commitment to energy sovereignty
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday affirmed the Government's commitment to safeguarding the country's energy sovereignty, making it clear that there is no intention to hand over the country's power sector to private interests.
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September 23, 2025
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SDB bank clinches first-ever SLIM Digis award for Father's Day campaign
SDB bank has announced its first win at the prestigious SLIM Digis 2.5 Awards, securing the Silver Award in the category of Best Use of Digital in Corporate Branding for its heartfelt Father's Day campaign 2024, \"Rahasin Ithirikala Adarayak\".
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