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Telesonic puts Sri Lanka on global map
■ Wins Midea's first-ever Sustainability Pioneer Award
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November 17, 2025
Daily FT
Global Vinyl reinforces market leadership with launch of locally manufactured luxury SPC flooring
GLOBAL Vinyl Ltd., has recently expanded its impressive product range with the introduction of their Luxury SPC Flooring (Stone Plastic Composite), a breakthrough innovation in the Sri Lankan flooring market.
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November 17, 2025
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David Pieris Aviation charts new era in domestic air travel
™ Receives Air Operator Certificate and Operations Specifications from the Civil Aviation Authority ™ Becomes a fully licenced domestic airline operator
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November 17, 2025
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Design beyond glamour: Mercedes -Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025
A global platform redefining what fashion means for a new South Asia where design meets innovation, mobility, sustainability, and culture
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November 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka must..
Sri Lanka must.. “We are still operating under severe forex pressures.
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November 17, 2025
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Will the long-standing norm disappear from Sri Lankan vehicle imports
AS vehicle technologies continue to advance rapidly, the processes surrounding importation have also had to evolve.
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November 17, 2025
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HNBGI reports 21% growth, outpacing market YTD end-Sept.
GWP reaches Rs. 8.2 b, up from Rs. 6.7 ba year ago
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November 17, 2025
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JVP/NPP Govt. abusing public funds for political advantage
ON 14 November, the second reading of the Budget for the year 2026 was adopted in Parliament with a majority of 118 votes.
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November 17, 2025
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Secondary Bond market sees demand on the long end
■ Rs. 80 b T-Bond auction fully subscribed; demand spills over to DIW ■ Rupee depreciates
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November 17, 2025
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AKD-led NPP Government – one year on
THE first anniversary of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's administration marks a moment of reflection for a nation that, just twelve months ago, placed unprecedented trust in a political force long kept at the margins. The mandate Sri Lankans handed to Anura Dissanayake and the National People's Power (NPP) was unlike any in the country's post-independence history. It was not merely a change of leadership or a reshuffling of political faces.
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November 17, 2025
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Asian Paints Causeway unveils improved Classique GLO
■ Redefines interior paint standards ■Over 1,000 dealers gather at 'The Uprising' launch conventions across country
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November 17, 2025
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NDB Bank partners Browns to drive future of Electric Vehicles
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November 17, 2025
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Fitzpatrick wins in Dubai as Mcllroy clinches seventh overall title
AN emotional Rory Mcllroy paid tribute to Seve Ballesteros after eclipsing the Spaniard by clinching his seventh Race to Dubai title, despite being beaten to the DP World Tour Championship by Matt Fitzpatrick.
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November 17, 2025
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England rally to claim famous win over All Blacks
ENGLAND roared back from the concession of 12 early points to beat New Zealand for only the ninth time in their 120-year rivalry and claim the greatest win of Coach Steve Borthwick's three-year reign.
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November 17, 2025
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South Africa shock India in low-scoring thriller
SOUTH Africa have secured their first Test victory in India since 2010, as they triumphed in a low-scoring thriller inside three days in Kolkata.
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November 17, 2025
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Ceylinco Life opens purpose-built branch in Nittambuwa
CEYLINCO Life has become the first insurance company to open a purpose-built branch on company-owned land in Nittambuwa, reflecting the company’s long-term strategy of investing in high-quality, eco-friendly infrastructure to enhance customer experience and service standards.
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November 17, 2025
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Hansen scores hat-trick as Ireland thrash Wallabies
MACK Hansen scored a superb first-half hat-trick to help lift Ireland to a record win over Australia in an entertaining Test at Aviva Stadium.
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November 17, 2025
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ODEL sets stage for Christmas 2025
THIS season, the lights are low, the music is loud, and the curtain is rising on a Christmas like no other.
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November 17, 2025
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Healing founder's rift: Turning family conflict into lasting continuity
WHEN my previous article “The Unspoken Rift: When Founders and Siblings Collide in Family Businesses” appeared in the Daily FT (https://www.ft.lk/columns/Unspoken-rift-When-founders-and-siblings-collide-in-family-businesses/4-783309), I was unprepared for the overwhelming response it received. My phone rang continuously for days. Many of the calls came from founders of Sri Lanka’s most respected family enterprises, from their children, and from professionals who have long observed such struggles from the sidelines. Almost every conversation began the same way: “You have written what we have all felt, but never dared to say.”
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November 17, 2025
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Abans and Xiaomi unveil Sri Lanka's first experiential Smart Tech Village
IN a milestone event for Sri Lanka's technology landscape, Abans PLC, in partnership with Xiaomi launched the “MI Abans Smartverse” the nation’s first-ever experiential smart tech village, at the Colombo City Centre from 12 to 16 November.
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November 17, 2025
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APB Sri Lanka conducts CPDC program on 'Al in HR: Evolving Future of Banking Industry'
THE Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka recently conducted a Continuing Professional Development and Certification (CPDC) program titled 'Al in HR: Evolving Future of the Banking Industry'.
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November 17, 2025
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Five new envoys present credentials to President
FIVE new envoys have presented their credentials to President Anura Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
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November 17, 2025
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Lanka Coffee Association hosts 4th Annual General Meeting
THE Lanka Coffee Association (LCA) held its 4th Annual General Meeting yesterday at the Waters’ Edge Hotel, Battaramulla.
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November 17, 2025
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Sanasa Life in 1:1 Rs. 522 m Rights issue to bolster solvency
SANASA Life Insurance Company PLC has announced a rights issue amounting to Rs. 522.7 million, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, to improve its solvency position.
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November 17, 2025
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People’s Bank first State bank to secure Corporate Finance Adviser Licence
To date, PBIBU has successfully managed 32 debenture listings and one equity IPO, collectively mobilising over Rs. 200 b
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November 17, 2025
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LB Finance revises AMF acquisition offer timeline as SEC grants extension
LB Finance PLC has announced a revised timeline for its voluntary offer to acquire Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF), following an extension granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC).
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November 17, 2025
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Unlocking potential of logistics industry: Addressing challenges and leveraging opportunities
THE logistics sector is a critical determinant of a nation’s economic strength, influencing both microeconomic efficiency and macroeconomic growth by facilitating trade, enhancing supply chain resilience and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services. In Sri Lanka, the aspiration to establish a prominent regional logistics hub linking international maritime and aviation routes highlights the direct correlation between logistics performance and national economic development. This ambition is especially relevant given the country’s strategic geographical location, which has historically attracted substantial investment and supported significant growth in air and sea connectivity as well as cargo-handling capacity
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November 17, 2025
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David Pieris Group and Helakuru partner to introduce new era in fair ride-hailing HelaGo
THE David Pieris Group, one of Sri Lanka's largest and most diversified conglomerates, has announced a strategic partnership with HelaGo, the revolutionary ride-hailing platform introduced by the Helakuru Superapp, to jointly advance a fair, transparent and locally empowered mobility ecosystem in Sri Lanka.
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November 17, 2025
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Cabinet approves five -year strategic plan to strengthen Vidatha program countrywide
Aims to empower rural communities via scientific and technology innovation
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November 17, 2025
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Oracle of Omaha, value investing icon Warren Buffett to retire at 95
WARREN Buffett will step down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, ending a leadership run of more than 60 years.
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