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Asia Frontier Capital raised Sri Lanka exposure as growth, stability took hold
Asia Frontier Capital Fund Manager Ruchir Desai explains why fund increased allocations to Sri Lanka equities Says valuations attractive due to improving political stability, economic recovery beating expectations Notes 2025 as first full year of stability Asserts that next three to four years will be good for Sri Lanka Points to banking and consumer stocks upside
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August 19, 2025
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Importers claim over 10,000 vehicles stuck in ports
VEHICLE Importers' Association of Lanka (VIAL) Chairman Indika Sampath Merenchige yesterday said that more than 10,000 vehicles are stuck at Sri Lankan ports over Customs clearance delays and documentation problems.
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August 19, 2025
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In the name of humanity
IN 2016, the Syrian government launched relentless attacks on Eastern Ghouta, near the capital Damascus. The attack was brutal; artillery dropped day and night, destroying every safe corner to hide. The more people tried to reach safety, the more they were attacked regardless of their age, gender, or religious background.
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August 19, 2025
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People’s Insurance hosts Achievers’ Night 2025
PEOPLE'S Insurance PLC hosted an event on 26 July to recognise and reward its top sales performers, while also giving special recognition to achievements in sports, other talents demonstrated during the year 2024, and long service awards for employees with over 15 years of service. The event was held at the Monarch Imperial.
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August 19, 2025
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Team Sri Lanka kickstarts preparations for 3rd Asian Youth Games Bahrain 2025
THE National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency and the Sports Ministry, on 15 August launched the first official preparation initiative for Team Sri Lanka ahead of the 3rd Asian Youth Games (AYG) Bahrain 2025.
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August 19, 2025
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US launches inaugural Young South Asian Leaders Initiative workshop in Colombo
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung, South and Central Asian Affairs Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Shelly Seaver, and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Sunil Gamage yesterday opened the inaugural workshop of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI), the US Embassy in Colombo said.
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August 19, 2025
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Econsulate launches Sri Lanka's first platform in ground-air robotics
ECONSULATE has launched Sri Lanka's first platform in ground-air robotics.
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August 19, 2025
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CEAT extends premium 'SIS' retail experience to Kelaniya and Horana
SRI Lanka's top tyre brand CEAT has extended its premium retail experience to Kelaniya and Horana, with the opening of new concept Shop-in-Shop (SIS) outlets in these bustling towns.
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August 19, 2025
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One year on, MAS Athlete Training Academy delivers results and expands support for future Olympians
ONE year after its launch, the MAS Athlete Training Academy has begun transforming Sri Lanka’s athletics landscape.
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August 19, 2025
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Price of Palestinian resistance
THE industrial machinery unleashed on the Palestinians in the Gaza strip by Israel and the West have harvested 60,000 lives so far. This official number is dwarfed by the estimates of the bodies entombed under the field of rubble that Gaza has been transformed into. As many as half a million Palestinians appear to be missing, apparently \"spirited away\" to some other realm, as Theodor Herzl, the founder of Zionism, envisioned. The method this time around might not be exactly what he had in mind, but the effect is undeniably the same.
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August 19, 2025
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Trinity champs at Blue and Gold Hockey 7s
TRINITY College emerged as Cup Champions at the 20th ESU Blue and Gold Hockey Sevens in 2025, inter-school hockey tournament which took place at the Royal College ground at Reid Avenue.
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August 19, 2025
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Forcing Tests could ‘bankrupt’ cricket countries: Australia Chief
AUSTRALIA Cricket Chief Todd Greenberg says a slimmer Test calendar could benefit smaller nations because the five-day game was better “where it means something”.
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August 19, 2025
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Ruhunu Farms unveils new facility, supporting continued growth of Aberdeen Holdings
IN continuing a legacy of progress in the poultry industry, Ruhunu Farms Ltd. a subsidiary of Aberdeen Holdings, commemorated the opening of its expanded poultry facility recently, at its premises in Hambantota. The ceremony marked a pivotal chapter in the company’s 46-year journey of delivering safe, hygienic, and responsibly produced poultry to communities across the Southern Province.
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August 19, 2025
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Unfinished business of justice
THE death of former deputy minister Lohan Ratwatte, who passed away of natural causes, has inevitably prompted reflection on the long shadow of impunity in Sri Lanka's political and judicial systems.
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August 19, 2025
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Nestlé advances regenerative agricultural practices in coconut value chain
Launches Nestlé Coconut Development Plan in partnership with Coconut Cultivation Board
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August 19, 2025
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CIPM Sri Lanka and Mercer launch The Great HR Awards 2025
Initiative aimed at raising the bar in HR excellence with multiple levels of recognition
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August 19, 2025
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SLANZBC hosts 30th AGM followed by panel discussion on “Accelerating Sri Lanka's Digital Economy”
THE 30th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka-Australia-New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held on 7 July, with High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka Paul Stephens and High Commissioner of New Zealand to Sri Lanka and Maldives David Pine in attendance as Chief Guests.
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August 19, 2025
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David Pieris Motor Company heads into final of MCA “C” Division 50 Over League
DAVID Pieris Motor Company “A” advanced to the final of the MCA “C” Division 50 Over League / White ball Tournament 2025, with a comfortable 08 wickets win over Commercial Bank “A” in the 1st Semi Final played on 16 August at DHH Grounds, Negombo.
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August 19, 2025
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Can Sri Lanka be “China Plus One” country for Japanese investors?
OUR proposal on 5 August 2025, at the Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council, to create an exclusive Export Processing Zone for Japan —will it be a reality?
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August 19, 2025
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BOC Premier Branch concept
Bank of Ceylon, the no. 1 bank in Sri Lanka, is modernising to meet market demands and address evolving customer needs. Its latest initiative, the BOC Premier Branch concept, design to serve the high-net-worth clientele.
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August 19, 2025
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Dialog introduces unlimited speed-based fibre plans for seamless internet access
DIALOG Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 connectivity provider, introduces truly unlimited, speed-based broadband packages with no Fair Usage Policy (FUP) restrictions, underscoring its commitment to delivering seamless digital experiences and empowering customers with unrestricted internet access through its advanced Dialog Fibre network.
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August 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka sweep titles at South Asia Regional Badminton Championships 2025
SRI Lanka shuttlers delivered a commanding performance at the South Asia Regional Badminton Championships 2025 in Bhutan, winning all three age categories — Under-15, Under-17, and Under-23 — to emerge as the undisputed champions of the tournament.
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August 19, 2025
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Executives: Is your life a joyful journey?
IS life a joyful journey? Its a question all of us should ask. And, if life is not a joyful journey, then we should question why that is so? Our short stay in this world should be nothing but a joyful journey. Often, we tend to make our lives too complex.
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August 19, 2025
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Skills Expo 2025: Powering Sri Lanka’s future workforce in tourism
THE Tourism Industry Skills Council (TISC) is once again stepping up to the plate, announcing the much-anticipated Skills Expo 2025, a national conference and exhibition designed to bridge Sri Lanka’s skills gap and tackle youth unemployment head-on.
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August 19, 2025
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Rhino launches 'Rhino Premier': Game-changer in roofing innovation
RHINO Roofing, Sri Lanka's most trusted name in roofing and ceiling sheets, unveiled its latest innovation, 'Rhino Premier Roofing Sheets', at a grand launch ceremony that took place on 15 August, at the Cumulus Ballroom, Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
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August 19, 2025
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Gem and...
“Demand doesn’t always fall when tariffs are introduced; sometimes, it rises. Tariffs will come and go, but with the right reforms, Sri Lanka can become the region’s jewellery hub,” Cassim added.
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August 19, 2025
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HNB Assurance Group 1H 2025 GWP increases 30%
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and its subsidiary HNB General Insurance Ltd. (HNBGI) reported a combined Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 14.3 billion for the first half of 2025, up 30% from a year ago.
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August 19, 2025
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WFP Representative and Country Director presents credentials to Foreign Minister
NEWLY-APPOINTED Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka Philip Ward has formally presented his letter of credentials to Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath at the Ministry premises.
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August 19, 2025
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North, East hartal ends after Govt. gives assurance to investigate military death, remove Army camps
ILANKAI Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday said the hartal in the North and East was called off by noon the same day after Government assurances to investigate the death of a 32-year-old in Mullaitivu caused by the military.
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August 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka moves to expand labour migration opportunities, woo Singaporean investment
Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando holds high-level meetings with Singaporean State Ministers Meets State Minister of Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash and State Minister of Trade and Industry, and National Development Alvin Tan Discussions focus on worker protection, skills recognition, training, and new job avenues in hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing Minister Dash affirms Singapore's interest in engaging with SL to attract skilled workers CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe briefs on financial stability, green financing, and recovery framework
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