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NDB Bank joins KCC for 'Revive Sri Lanka - Rising Stronger' initiative
Daily FT
|January 16, 2026
NDB Bank reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to empowering Sri Lanka's SME and MSME sectors by participating in the 'Revive Sri Lanka - Rising Stronger' initiative, held on 20 December at Kandy City Centre.
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Organised by Kandy City Centre under the guidance of its Chairman, Thusitha Wijayasena, the program brought together over 800 participants, including entrepreneurs, business owners, and key stakeholders, united by a shared purpose of restoring livelihoods and rebuilding confidence among enterprises affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwa.
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CSE ends week flat, ASPI inches up to new high
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‘There’s something truly magical about Sri Lanka’: Julie Chung
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January 17, 2026
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President in Jaffna: Zero tolerance for racism
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed his Government's zero-tolerance policy towards racism and pledged to fully resolve the housing problems of all families displaced by the war during his term of office, as he launched the 2026 National Housing Program in Jaffna.
1 min
January 17, 2026
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Poverty, food insecurity compounded by Ditwah
IFPRI-IWMI report finds that just before Ditwah, over one in four households were poor; one in three experienced food insecurity
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January 17, 2026
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Sri Lanka targets high-value Indian travellers
SRI Lanka Tourism has successfully concluded a major tourism promotion initiative in India, its largest source market, covering key cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai, as part of efforts to diversify arrivals and attract higher-spending visitors throughout the year.
2 mins
January 17, 2026
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Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce shows keen interest in Sri Lanka Expo 2026
Initial discussions focus on tea, cinnamon and Colombo Port City investment opportunities
2 mins
January 17, 2026
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People's Bank celebrates Thai Pongal
PEOPLE’S Bank conducted Thai Pongal celebrations at its Kotahena and Pettah branches under the patronage of People’s Bank Chairman Prof.
1 min
January 17, 2026
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The legacy Iqbal Athas left behind
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January 17, 2026
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Northern Investment Summit: A foundation for further continuum
THE two day Northern Investment Summit (NIS) 2026 will commence in 21 January in Jaffna prioritising capacity building and youth leadership for a region which saw its potential thwarted for over three decades but which is now proceeding to attract much local and international interest.
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January 17, 2026
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Concord Apparel and Concord Footwear win Presidential Export Award
TWO leading subsidiaries of Guston Ltd. Hong Kong, Concord Apparel Ltd. and Concord Footwear Ltd., have achieved a significant milestone by securing top honours at the Presidential Export Awards (PEA) 2024/2025.
1 min
January 17, 2026
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