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Uga Halloowella honoured as one of Asia's Best Hotels at Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025
UGA Resorts has announced that its iconic boutique hotel Uga Halloowella, has been recognised among the Best Hotels in Asia, ranking No.5 in the “Rest of Asia” category at the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2025.
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October 22, 2025
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Sysco LABS drives future-of-work conversations at Great Place to Work CXO Forum 2025
SYSCO LABS was a partner of the CXO Forum at the Great Place to Work Regional Conference 2025, which was held in Colombo recently.
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October 22, 2025
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LNBTI holds first Japan-Sri Lanka Partnership in Education Research symposium
Transforming knowledge into action - A Japan-Sri Lanka development perspective
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October 22, 2025
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Closeup launches Sri Lanka's first-ever crowdsourced love story book ‘Break The Barrier’
CLOSEUP has unveiled’Break The Barrier’, Sri Lanka's first-ever crowd-sourced love story book.
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October 22, 2025
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CSE extends rally, opens week up
THE Colombo stock market yesterday opened the week in green setting a new benchmark.
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October 22, 2025
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99x expands Malaysian initiative to build talent across borders
Team 99x Malaysia
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October 22, 2025
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High skilled professional workforce can drive SL's financial services sector: CISI Chair Michael Cole Fontayn
SRI Lanka’s high skilled, professional workforce and geographical location can ensure there are growing opportunities across the financial services sector for Sri Lanka, according to Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) Chair Michael Cole Fontayn.
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October 22, 2025
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LCB Finance allots Rs. 195 m from Tier 2 Bond issue
LANKA Credit and Business Finance PLC (LCB Finance) said yesterday it has completed the allotment of its 2025-2030 Tier 2 listed rated unsecured subordinated redeemable high-yield Bonds worth Rs. 195 million.
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October 22, 2025
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Can Sri Lanka enhance Government quality through strengthening rule by law?
Unlike in the case of the rule of law, an overemphasis on strengthening the rule by law can lead to numerous consequences that ultimately lower the quality of the Government
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October 22, 2025
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NIBM REACH 2025: Spectacular stage for emerging talent and creative brilliance
Event remains one of the most anticipated talent showcases among Sri Lanka's higher education institutions
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October 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council holds 14th AGM
THE 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka - Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held recently, at the Hilton Colombo Residence. The event was attended by Mission of Viet Nam Deputy Head Le Van Huong; Thailand Counsellor Prangtip Kongrittisuksakon, and Myanmar Counsellor Wint Wint Khaing Tun.
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October 22, 2025
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From rally to reality: Gold, the Gold business, and future of Yellow Metal
GOLD has entered a historic rally in 2025, driven by a mix of geopolitics, expectations of lower policy rates, record central-bank buying, ETF inflows and de-dollarisation.
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October 21, 2025
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President asks FUTA for plan to fix degree delays, improve university system
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday urged the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) to prepare a comprehensive plan to address delays in university degree programs and improve the overall functioning of higher education institutions.
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October 21, 2025
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Appeal Court hears case challenging legality of VAT Refund Scheme
THE Court of Appeal will hear again the case filed challenging the legality of the current VAT Refund Scheme on 24 October.
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October 21, 2025
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GovPay processes Rs. 400 m online payments since Feb.
INFORMATION Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) Board Member Harsha Purasinghe yesterday said that since GovPay's launch in February 2025, 170 Government institutions have joined the platform, processing payments exceeding Rs. 400 million.
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October 21, 2025
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Prof. Samarajiva warns against 'reinventing wheel' for digital public infrastructure
Criticises fixation on developing home-grown solutions, by home-grown companies
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October 21, 2025
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DHL Express announces annual price adjustments in Sri Lanka
A rate increase of 4.9% will be effective as of 1 January 2026
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October 21, 2025
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BOI says realised FDI up 138% YoY to $ 827 m YTD end-Sept.
Expresses optimism total FDIs for 2025 including foreign commercial loans for investment will exceed $1 b
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October 21, 2025
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$ 1 b X-Press Pearl fine could push up shipping insurance costs
SRI Lanka's $ 1 billion court ruling over the 2021 X-Press Pearl disaster has sparked alarm among global shipping insurers, with UK-based Financial Times reporting that the judgment could drive up marine insurance premiums and push more vessels toward uninsured “shadow fleets.”
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October 21, 2025
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LB Finance makes Rs. 5.6 b voluntary offer for Associated Motor Finance shareholders
LB Finance PLC said it has made a voluntary offer worth approximately Rs. 5.6 billion to acquire all 113,327,268 ordinary voting shares of Associated Motor Finance PLC (AMF).
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October 21, 2025
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Rupee hits a low of Rs. 303.20 against USD
Foreign holding in LKR Treasuries increases by a further Rs. 9.4 b
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October 21, 2025
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HNB supports EV transition with Browns EV leasing partnership
HNB PLC has announced a strategic partnership with Browns EV to provide flexible leasing solutions for the growing range of Browns Electric Vehicles.
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October 21, 2025
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Rs. 761 m Kotagala Rights Issue oversubscribed
KOTAGALA Plantations PLC has said its Right Issue was oversubscribed, with total subscriptions amounting to Rs. 776.4 million.
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October 21, 2025
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Janashakthi Finance and Toyota Lanka launch strategic vehicle leasing partnership
IN a landmark collaboration set to reshape vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka, Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and Toyota Lanka Ltd., have entered a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently.
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October 21, 2025
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In turbulent trade times, South Asia needs reform, cooperation and resilience
South Asian economists issue joint statement
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October 21, 2025
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A storm in a teacup
LAST week was unsettling for me as a marketing and communications professional.
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October 21, 2025
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Finco buys third largest 11% stake of SDB bank for Rs. 881 m
FINCO Holdings Ltd., has bought a near 11% stake of Sanasa Development Bank PLC (SDB) for Rs. 881.48 million from Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V.
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October 21, 2025
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HRCSL calls for report on alleged illegal Customs detention of consignment of Holy Quran in Tamil
Complainant claims Customs detention of consignment of Holy Quran sets a dangerous precedent of State interference in religious texts
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October 21, 2025
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UAE Supreme Court bans compound interest on bank loans
Top court rules total interest cannot exceed original loan amount
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October 21, 2025
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Top startups secure $ 160,000 funding at First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch Demo Day
THREE startups have secured funding worth $ 160,000 combined at the recently concluded First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch Demo Day.
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