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David Pieris opens first-ever multi-user logistics facility in North
DAVID Pieris Logistics Ltd., (formerly D P Logistics Ltd), the logistics arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, officially inaugurated Jaffna’s first-ever purpose-built, multi-user logistics facility, marking a significant milestone in the development of modern logistics infrastructure in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Beyond bailouts: How Sri Lanka can build a sustainable economy and avoid 2027 IMF cliff
AS Sri Lanka navigates its recovery under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program, a looming question dominates economic debate: what happens after 2027?
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
HNB backs TIECON Sri Lanka 2026 as Platinum Sponsor
HNB PLC recently backed the TIECON Sri Lanka 2026 as its Platinum Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Sri Lankan entrepreneurs as they scale beyond local market entry and compete internationally.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Inspired leadership, united effort and outstanding success – NIS 2026
THE Management Club Emeritus President Fayaz Saleem congratulates the core organising committee of NIS 2026 for an outstanding summit.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
HNB and Baili Investments drive accessible home financing for Silk Rajagiriya residents
HATTON National Bank PLC (HNB) has formalised a strategic partnership with Baili Investments Lanka Ltd., through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate tailored home loan financing solutions for Silk Rajagiriya.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Shameless clicks, broken lives: The social, legal, and ethical cost of viral obscene content
A socio-legal review of privacy, ethics, and responsibility in Sri Lanka's digital age
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete Grand Slam with Australian Open win
SPANISH world no.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Boost for tourism as “Beijing Capital Airlines” begins twice weekly flights
CHINA’S “Capital Airlines” on Saturday began its inaugural flight from Beijing to Colombo giving a fresh boost to tourism.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
More Platinum partners join APB to support 2026 Annual Convention
WITH growing support of platinum partners, the Association of Professional Bankers (APB) Sri Lanka continues to strengthen its flagship annual convention, reinforcing Sri Lanka's presence on the global professional stage.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
ILM Shipping promotes Sri Lanka as a strategic hub for vessel repairs across all ports
SRI Lanka has steadily emerged as a key maritime hub in the Indian Ocean region, offering shipowners and vessel managers a strong combination of strategic location, technical expertise, and cost-effective vessel repair solutions.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
LNG investment in Sri Lanka: A risky road ahead
FOR more than a decade, Sri Lanka’s ambition to secure a reliable energy future has centred on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs).
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Megakem launches new waterproofing solutions
MEGAKEM Engineering Ltd., a subsidiary of Wardena Venture Holdings, recently unveiled Megaproof Hi-Build, a new high-build elastomeric waterproofing coating, at a formal launch event held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
MAC Holdings sponsors India Cup Golf Tournament in Colombo
MAC Holdings Ltd., was one of the sponsors of the recently concluded India Cup Golf Tournament, held at the prestigious Royal Golf Club, Colombo.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Carrying the ‘paperweight’- Is Sri Lanka ready for cashless tourism?
‘CASH only’ or ‘enjoy discounts for cash payments’ are common signs that hang on Sri Lankan shop windows.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
New leadership at SLCGE pledges policy advocacy to strengthen SME apparel exports
THE Sri Lanka Chamber of Garment Exporters (SLCGE) held its 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo, marking a significant leadership transition and signalling a renewed policy-driven focus on enhancing the competitiveness of Sri Lanka's small and medium enterprise (SME) apparel exporters.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Mastercard’s ‘Tap for Change’ campaign powers Sri Lanka’s largest community-driven cancer care initiative
REITERATING its commitment to ‘Doing Well by Doing Good,’ Mastercard has launched its ‘Tap for Change’ campaign in Sri Lanka, an initiative empowering cardholders to turn everyday digital payments into lifesaving impact.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
INSEE Sanstha crowned Sri Lanka's most awarded cement brand in 2025
INSEE Sanstha Cement dominated industry awards in 2025, securing top honours for quality, sustainability, and innovation, and reinforcing its status as Sri Lanka’s leading and best-performing cement brand.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Havies roar back to blow Super Round wide open
HAVELOCK Sports Club bounced back in emphatic fashion with a spirited 28/14 bonus-point victory over CR & FC, producing one of their finest performances of the season in the Inter-Club Rugby League Super Round encounter, which concluded at Havelock Park on Saturday.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Global air cargo demand sees record volume in 2025
■Asia-Pacific airlines saw 8.4% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in 2025, the strongest among the regions
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Outright wins for United Southern SC, Army SC and Ragama CC
TIER B 3-DAY LEAGUE
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Visa, NDB launch ‘Card Present Connect’ to transform POS acceptance in South Asia’s first
VISA, a global leader in digital payments, together with National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), has launched Card Present Connect (CPC), an in-person digital payment acceptance solution powered by Cybersource, Visa’s open payment platform that supports both online and offline transactions.
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
Shipping giant Maersk to take over Panama Canal ports after court ruling
■Danish company will replace Hong Kong-based firm, CK Hutchison, after Trump claimed strategic waterway was controlled by China ■Panama court rules Chinese control of canal ports unconstitutional
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February 02, 2026
Daily FT
England go one-up in rain-hit first T201
Sri Lanka suffer familiar middle order batting collapse Sam Curran performs hat-trick
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January 31, 2026
Daily FT
Correction: Ditwah impact on economy limited: Ceylon Chamber Chief
YESTERDAY'S Daily FT report on the above incorrectly stated that, following Cyclone Ditwah, there was an initial spike of about 1% in fruit and vegetable prices and that damage to tourism infrastructure was estimated at about Rs. 500 billion.
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January 31, 2026
Daily FT
CSE ends week in red on profit taking, elevated turnover
THE Colombo stock market ended the week in the red amidst profit taking, elevated turnover and foreign selling.
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January 31, 2026
Daily FT
Several key decisions to accelerate tourism development
THE Government has made several key decisions to accelerate tourism development.
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January 31, 2026
Daily FT
Survey of citizens' perceptions of responses to Cyclone Ditwah
Social Scientists' Association releases findings on Cyclone Ditwah relief, recovery, and transparency
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January 31, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka needs 'big bang' reforms to secure recovery – Economist
Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja explains why gradual reforms won't work Says post-crisis stabilisation has opened narrow reform window Urges decisive action on regulation, energy costs and productivity
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January 31, 2026
Daily FT
Top panel in London discuss measures to boost UK, Sri Lanka business ties
THE Sri Lanka-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC), together with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC), hosted a panel discussion titled “Building Stronger Trade Bridges between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom” at the SLHC premises on 27 January 2026, with over 40 participants in attendance.
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January 31, 2026
Daily FT
Nature is the first frontline protector of humans - Prof. Friedhelm Goeltenboth
INDIGENOUS tree focused reforestation expert Prof. Friedhelm Goeltenboth on Thursday evening delivered a detailed lecture on restoring landscapes and biodiversity.
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