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Lankan trio at 29th Faldo Junior Europe Grand Final in UAE
THE 29th Faldo Junior Tour Europe Grand Final, hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, will take place from 18 to 20 November at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in UAE.
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November 11, 2025
Daily FT
Government Budget signals decisive juncture for construction industry, says CIOB
THE 2026 National Budget signals a cautious revival of Sri Lanka’s construction and infrastructure sector, but industry leadership warns that contractors must adapt to a rapidly changing economic environment.
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November 11, 2025
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AIA Insurance Lanka Sampath Thushara recognised as Best CFO 2025 by CA Sri Lanka
AIA Insurance Lanka's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investments Officer Sampath Thushara has been awarded the prestigious 'CFO of the Year 2025' by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).
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November 11, 2025
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WmB Coalition strengthens momentum for systemic change in Sri Lanka’s MSME sector
THE Women Mean Business (WmB) Coalition, supported by the Co-Impact Gender Fund and convened by Chrysalis, held its fifth Coalition Meeting on 29 October, bringing together over 80 representatives from women-led business consortia across multiple districts, Government institutions, financial organisations, UN and bilateral agencies, academia and civil society.
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November 11, 2025
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International Accounting Day Walk 2025 by CA Sri Lanka
EACH year on 10 November, the global accounting community comes together to celebrate International Accounting Day — a tribute to the vital role accountants play in strengthening individuals, societies and communities institutions, economies and nations - across oceans, in essence the world at large.
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November 10, 2025
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Oct. workers' remittances highest for 2025, secondhighest monthly inflow ever
SRI Lanka's workers' remittances soared to $712 million in October 2025, the highest monthly inflow so far this year and the secondhighest in the country's history, reflecting strong overseas worker earnings and sustained recovery in external inflows.
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November 10, 2025
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Govt. slashes tax holidays for SDPs, improves disclosure
Issues Gazette trimming tax holidays from 25 years to 10
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November 10, 2025
Daily FT
Data Protection Authority announces new leadership positions to set up secretariat
WITH the recent unanimous adoption of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, the Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka (DPA), has announced several new career opportunities, including the post of Director General.
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November 10, 2025
Daily FT
Strong 2Q boosts Hemas Group 1H earnings by 32.5% to Rs. 3.3 b
Enters into a Conditional Share Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire leading consumer products company based in Kenya
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November 10, 2025
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DFCC's historic Rs. 3 b Blue Bonds up for grabs
DFCC Bank's Rs. 3 billion first-ever Blue Bonds issue is up for subscription now with the official opening on 13 November.
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November 10, 2025
Daily FT
2026 Budget: An opportunity lost?
THE NPP Government’s second Budget was a unique opportunity to make innovative public policy. Sadly, the opportunity may be missed. But there still is time.
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November 10, 2025
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Strong sectoral performances drive CIC's robust 1HFY26 top and bottom-line growth
DIVERSIFIED conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC has reported a consolidated revenue of Rs. 41.6 billion for the first half of the financial year 2025/26 (1HFY26).
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November 10, 2025
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Qatar Airways exits Cathay Pacific with $ 897 m share sale
QATAR Airways has sold its entire 9.7% stake in Cathay Pacific Airways for about $ 897 million (HK $ 6.97 billion), completing its exit from Hong Kong's flagship carrier.
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November 10, 2025
Daily FT
AKD's neo-liberal Budget 2026: Will it resolve slow growth issues quickly?
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake or AKD, in a marathon Budget speech taking more than four and a half hours to finish, presented his second Budget for 2026 in Parliament last week.[1]
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November 10, 2025
Daily FT
Defending champs SL manage only Bowl at Hong Kong Cricket Sixes
ISL find their feet late in tournament after being knocked out of Cup, suffering losses in their two Group D matches
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November 10, 2025
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Six-try Ireland eventually power past Japan
IRELAND outlasted a tenacious Japan side to win 41-10 in a largely underwhelming autumn Test in Dublin.
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November 10, 2025
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HNB Assurance leads industry with Q3 GWP growth of 38%
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) has announced a strong financial performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, posting a 38% year-on-year growth in Life Insurance Gross Written Premium (GWP), highest growth among life insurers in Sri Lanka.
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November 10, 2025
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Standard Chartered backs Daily FT-Colombo Uni. MBA Alumni Budget Forum tomorrow
THE Daily FT-Colombo University MBA Alumni Association annual post-Budget Forum 2026 will be held tomorrow (11) under the theme “Charting the Course Ahead” from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. at ITC Ratnadipa.
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November 10, 2025
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FitsAir honours top travel agents at Galaxy Awards 2025
FITSAIR recently hosted the Galaxy Awards 2025, an evening dedicated to celebrating its top-performing and emerging travel agents for their remarkable achievements, commitment, and partnership.
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November 10, 2025
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SEC engages corporate leaders; stresses good governance matters
THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) last week conducted a special awareness session on “Directors’ Liabilities” for directors of listed companies, with over 150 listed company directors participating.
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November 10, 2025
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Nalin Warnakula joins PMF Board
PMF Finance PLC has appointed Nalin Warnakula to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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November 10, 2025
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Colombo Port City can be Sri Lanka's 'single catalyst of growth,' says Harsha Amarasekera
COLOMBO Port City Economic Commission Chairman Harsha Amarasekera, PC said the project has the potential to become the \"single catalyst of growth\" for Sri Lanka, positioning the island as the \"Switzerland of the region\" for trade, investment and services, backed by an attractive incentive regime and renewed policy stability.
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November 10, 2025
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Eagle Logistics wins at National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025
EAGLE Logistics has been recognised as the First Runner-Up in the Large-Scale Service Sector at the National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM).
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November 10, 2025
Daily FT
Freight 360 celebrates 7 years of success in logistics industry
FREIGHT 360 Ltd., on 7 November 2025, marked seven years of growth, innovation, and excellence in the logistics and freight forwarding industry.
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November 10, 2025
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APB conducts Regional Quiz Program in Eastern Province
Promotes knowledge and engagement among bankers
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November 10, 2025
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Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to claim record £ 4 m prize
ELENA Rybakina claimed the biggest payday in women's tennis history by beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in the WTA Finals on Saturday.
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November 10, 2025
Daily FT
Revolutionary diabetes management with CGMS in Sri Lanka
IN a significant step towards modernising diabetes management in Sri Lanka, Tranz Pharma Holdings has officially introduced the Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS), marking a first for the nation.
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November 10, 2025
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CIPR appoints Rishini Weeraratne as Ambassador for Sri Lanka
THE Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has appointed Rishini Weeraratne, Editor of The Sun (Daily Mirror) and Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., as its new Ambassador for Sri Lanka.
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November 10, 2025
Daily FT
Hong Kong's SiS Group takes up controlling stake in Gestetner of Ceylon
SIS International Holdings Ltd., (SiS) recently invested in a controlling 50.01% stake in Gestetner of Ceylon PLC (Gestetner), a leading player in the office automation sector in Sri Lanka, through World Elite Ltd., one of its Hong Kong-based subsidiaries for Rs. 318.655 million.
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November 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia pledge to deepen political and economic ties
FOREIGN Affairs and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in Riyadh during his visit to attend the 26th UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly.
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