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Fairfax Asia Summit 2025 for first time in Sri Lanka

FAIRFIRST Insurance recently hosted the Fairfax Asia Summit 2025 in Colombo, bringing together leaders and delegates from across the Fairfax Asia Group and Fairfax Financial Holdings for two days of collaboration learning, and celebration.

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November 03, 2025

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Shippers' Academy joins TradeKins Singapore to conduct free webinar on Wednesday

Key insights to \"Elements of internal compliance: Protecting business, enabling growth

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November 03, 2025

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Rising above pseudo-nationalism to secure Sri Lanka's energy future

TIME and again, pseudo-nationalism and misplaced fears have stunted the natural evolution of the partnership with India to secure energy security for our country, where opportunities have been squandered for decades under the weight of sentiment rather than strategy.

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November 03, 2025

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Cargills expresses appreciation to retiring Director Asite Talwatte

CARGILLS (Ceylon) PLC recently announced that Asite Talwatte retired from its board, having previously served as the Senior Independent Director of the company until April 2024, and subsequently as a Non-Independent Director.

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November 03, 2025

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Abans Business Development Director Tanaz Pestonjee wins Transformational Business Leader of the Year award

ABANS Group Business Development Director Tanaz Pestonjee has been awarded the 'Transformational Business Leader of the Year' at the 15th Top 50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025, held at Shangri-La Colombo on 9 October.

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November 03, 2025

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Navy seize Rs. 5 b worth of drugs in deep sea operation

DEFENCE Deputy Minister Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara yesterday said that over 350 kilograms of heroin and crystal methamphetamine (ice) have been found on a local multi-day fishing vessel seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in the deep sea area off the west coast.

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November 03, 2025

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Ports and Civil Aviation Minister visits India; attends key events; holds bilateral talks

PORTS and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka last week visited India to attend India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025, organised by India's Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways at Bombay Exhibition Center, Mumbai.

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November 03, 2025

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Oration tomorrow to mark 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Gamani Corea

THE Gamani Corea Foundation will be celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Dr. Gamani Corea, DPhil, M.A. (Oxon), M.A., B.A. (Cantab), one of Sri Lanka's most distinguished economists and international civil servants in November.

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November 03, 2025
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NSB leading Sri Lanka’s savings culture with innovation

Achieves prestigious International WSBI Award; 2025 Thrift Day global theme \"This Is Not a Savings Account

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November 03, 2025

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Charles Gamage appointed to LCB Finance Board

LANKA Credit and Business Finance PLC has announced the appointment of Charles Gamage as a Director.

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November 03, 2025
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Willing to pay, unable to afford: Rethinking fair taxation in Sri Lanka's 2026 Budget

@ Many Sri Lankans are willing taxpayers but when tax burdens rise beyond what people can realistically bear, even integrity comes at a cost. The 2026 Budget must restore that balance

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November 03, 2025

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Sri Lankan youngsters create history with record medal haul

3rd Asian Youth Games 2025

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November 03, 2025
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US Embassy delegation visits Hambantota International Port

A high-level delegation from the Embassy of the United States in Sri Lanka made a courtesy call to Hambantota International Port (HIP) recently.

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November 03, 2025
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RDB relocates Devinuwara branch to enhance customer convenience

THE Regional Development Bank (RDB) has relocated its Devinuwara branch to a new and more accessible location at No. 74, Tangalle Road, Devinuwara.

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November 03, 2025
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Foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries continue to skyrocket; hit 2-year high

Secondary Bond market yields close down week on week; activity robust Money market liquidity increases

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November 03, 2025
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India crowned new Women’s Cricket World Cup champions

South Africa beaten by 52 runs in final

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November 03, 2025
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Sysco LABS swimmers sweep seven medals at Mercantile Swimming Championship 2025

SYSCO LABS delivered an outstanding performance at the President’s Challenge Trophy — Mercantile Swimming Championship 2025, held recently at the Thurstan College Swimming Pool Complex, securing a total of seven medals — four Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze.

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November 03, 2025

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DFCC’s Lanka Money Transfer platform wins Silver at NBQSA 2025

DECC Bank’s flagship remittance platform, Lanka Money Transfer (LMT), developed by Synapsys Ltd, has been awarded the Silver Award in the Regional, Rural and Remote Services in Inclusions and Community Services category at the National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) 2025, held recently at the Taj Samudra, Colombo.

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November 03, 2025
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Hanif Yusoof as President's Special Envoy for FDIs: The man for the job

HANIF Yusoof represents the best of Sri Lankan business.

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November 03, 2025
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TMC Colombo to host 'The Way Forward: Strategic manoeuvring in tough times – Live or Lead!' with Ravi Jayawardana

THE Management Club (TMC) — Colombo Chapter presents “The Way Forward on ‘Strategic manoeuvring in tough times - Live or Lead!’, an inspiring knowledge sharing session scheduled for Thursday, 27 November at 6 p.m. onwards at the Atrium Lobby, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.

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November 03, 2025

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TRCSL reviews telecom innovation, R&D progress

THE Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) recently held the second Progress Presentations of its Research and Development (R&D) Program, showcasing pioneering research collaborations between universities and industry aimed at driving innovation in the country's telecommunication sector.

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November 03, 2025

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Janashakthi Finance records strong growth in H1

JANASHAKTHI Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) has announced a solid financial performance for the first half of the financial year ended 30 September 2025, reporting strong growth across key business metrics and continued progress in executing its longterm strategic priorities.

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November 03, 2025

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From arrests to allies: How President Disanayake’s anti-drug drive seeks to rewrite Sri Lanka’s strategy

A turning point or another turn of the wheel?

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November 03, 2025

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Metropolitan Technologies holds Canon Metropolitan Partner Awards Night

IN a glittering celebration of partnership and performance, Metropolitan Technologies Ltd., sole authorised distributor for Canon for over 51 years, hosted the Canon Metropolitan Partner Awards Night 2024/25.

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November 03, 2025
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Daily FT

Twenty-five years of life in the jungle: Part 1

From the book by Ven. Thambugala Anandasiri Thero; Traces the forest journey of the Most Venerable Thambugala Anandasiri Thero, who in 1954 retired to the Kutumbigala Sacred Grove

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November 01, 2025

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Sri Lanka-Pakistan to pursue collaboration in marine tourism

SRI Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to explore joint efforts in developing marine and coastal tourism as part of broader plans to strengthen the blue economy, generate employment, and promote sustainable ocean-based growth in the region.

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November 01, 2025

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JF Packaging IPO oversubscribed within hours

Subscriptions closed on opening day

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November 01, 2025

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India, SL advance talks on cross-border grid interconnection

INDIA and Sri Lanka have taken another step forward in their landmark power grid interconnection project, holding a virtual meeting on Thursday (30), to discuss implementation modalities and next steps for regional energy integration.

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November 01, 2025

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CCPI in October continues on positive territory

HEADLINE inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Yo-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), which returned to positive territory in August, continued its upward trend for the second consecutive month in October 2025.

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November 01, 2025

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ADB grants $90 m loan to upgrade rural roads

THE Government yesterday signed a $ 90 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2 — Tranche 5) to improve rural connectivity and strengthen road infrastructure resilience across the country.

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November 01, 2025