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Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) reviews performance and unveils strategic roadmap for 2026
THE Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) has reviewed its annual performance and has unveiled its Strategic Roadmap for 2026 following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025, held on 10 December 2025 at the Radisson Hotel, Colombo.
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December 24, 2025
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Fitch says Asia Pacific corporate sector outlooks broadly resilient for 2026
FITCH Ratings has assigned a ‘neutral’ sector outlook for APAC corporates in 2026, reflecting its expectation that credit metrics will improve mildly across our portfolio of rated entities, with key credit drivers remaining generally stable in most sectors and markets.
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December 24, 2025
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Avenra Hotels turns up festive spirit with annual cake mixing
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December 24, 2025
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Tariff reforms to ease bait fish imports for deep-sea fishing industry
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a set of targeted trade and tariff reforms aimed at addressing the critical shortage of bait fish required by the deep-sea fishing fleet, while safeguarding the interests of local fishing communities.
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December 24, 2025
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India will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Lanka: Modi
Special Letter to President AKD from Indian PM
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December 24, 2025
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Opposition claims CMC control after Budget defeat
Mayor urges councillors to examine conscience, pledges to continue work despite setback
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December 24, 2025
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Mcllroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025
GOLFER Rory Mcllroy has been voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2025 after clinching the career Grand Slam and playing a key role in Europe’s Ryder Cup win.
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December 24, 2025
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Cinnamon Life rings in 2026 with night to remember
AS 2025 draws to a close, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams prepares to welcome the New Year by transforming into one of Colombo’s most vibrant destinations for dining, music, and celebration.
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December 24, 2025
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Govt. releases Rs. 106.2 m first-phase relief for Ditwah-hit industries
THE Government has commenced the first phase of relief assistance to industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah, with the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development initiating a recovery program to restore industrial activity disrupted by the severe weather conditions and nationwide impact of the disaster.
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December 24, 2025
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India's generosity in Ditwah's wake; a partnership of reliability
INDIAN External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Sri Lanka on 22 Dec. Arriving on the island in Ditwah's wake and as the personal envoy of Prime Minister Modi, his visit is more than a diplomatic formality.
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December 24, 2025
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China offers support, expertise for “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” program
Communist Party of China visits Sri Lanka, meets President Dissanayake
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December 24, 2025
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Harsha rejects fresh calls to suspend debt repayments
THE main opposition party, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday strongly criticised renewed calls to suspend Sri Lanka’s external sovereign debt repayments following Cyclone Ditwah, warning that such a move would jeopardise the country’s fragile recovery, undermine investor confidence, and derail access to climate financing needed for long-term reconstruction.
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December 24, 2025
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When backing grows stronger, and when it subtly declines
Lessons in silence for organisational heads and bodies
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December 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka highlighted as popular tourism hotspot among South Korean travellers
SRI Lanka Tourism, in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Korea, is providing support for the two VVIP South Korean Buddhist delegations visiting the country, demonstrating solidarity and strengthening cultural and religious ties with Sri Lanka.
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December 24, 2025
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Govt. urges Constitutional Council to act on Auditor General appointment
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says Constitutional Council to either approve one of the nominees or clearly explain why proposed names were being rejected Asserts Constitutional Council has an ‘unavoidable duty’ to facilitate decisions that move the country forward Warns of institutional breakdown
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December 24, 2025
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People's Bank holds 47th Annual Christmas Carols
THE Christian Guild of People’s Bank recently held its 47th Annual Christmas Carols at the People’s Tower, Colombo 02.
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December 24, 2025
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BOC leads historical breakthrough in Sri Lanka's financial markets
BANK of Ceylon's inaugural Basel III-compliant Tier II Listed Sustainability Bond issue, the largest sustainability bond issuance ever undertaken in Sri Lanka, was oversubscribed and closed on the opening day, 22 December.
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December 24, 2025
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GRI's 'ULTIMATE GREEN XT' earns another major sustainability award at Automechanika Dubai
GRI Tires has announced that its innovative ULTIMATE GREEN XT tire has been recognised at the Automechanika Dubai Awards, held recently in Dubai, where it was named Winner ~ Sustainable Product of the Year and also received the Highly Commended recognition ~ Innovative Product of the Year.
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December 24, 2025
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ACL FireGuard sets purple standard as national certification catches up
■Two decades ahead of curve, ACL FireGuard aligns with new national fire safety standards
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December 24, 2025
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HNB joins Hayleys Fentons to boost EV adoption through flexible leasing solutions
HNB PLC, has joined Hayleys Fentons to power Sri Lanka's EV transition with attractive and accessible financial solutions.
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December 24, 2025
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ICC announces multi-year global partnership with Hyundai
@ Hyundai previously partnered with the ICC between 2011 and 2015 and now returns as Premier Partner
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December 24, 2025
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Tiesh unveils 'Prism Collection'
Radiant celebration of colour, craftsmanship and contemporary design
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December 24, 2025
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CSE ends mixed on moderate activity
THE Colombo stock market recovered from an early decline to close flat yesterday with both indices ending in opposite directions.
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December 24, 2025
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Cape Weligama recognised in 2026 Condé Nast Traveller Gold List
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December 24, 2025
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Keells and Enfection win Meta Reels Impact award for AI-driven innovation
KEELLS Supermarkets and Enfection have clinched the top prize for 'Best of Innovation and Generative AI in Reels, at the Meta Reels Impact Awards for the South East Asia region.
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December 24, 2025
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Cabinet clears resumption of eight stalled hospital projects at revised cost of Rs. 16.2 b
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the resumption of eight major health infrastructure projects that were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis, accepting revised cost estimates and extended completion timelines that will raise the total State expenditure to Rs. 16.2 billion.
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December 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka yet to fully gauge economic fallout of Cyclone Ditwah: Cabinet Spokesman
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said Sri Lanka has not yet fully assessed the overall economic impact of Cyclone Ditwah, stressing that the damage estimates released so far are based only on an initial assessment and that a comprehensive evaluation would take at least another four weeks.
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December 24, 2025
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Kylian Mbappe equals Ronaldo record in Real Madrid win over Sevilla
KYLIAN Mbappe has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid with a late penalty in his side’s 2-0 home win over Sevilla in La Liga, with the French forward celebrating his 27th birthday in style.
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December 24, 2025
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Adam Smith goes digital
SRI Lanka's path to economic recovery isa delicate balancing act.
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December 24, 2025
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Cummins and Lyon out of rest of Ashes
AUSTRALIA Captain Pat Cummins and spinner Nathan Lyon will miss the rest of the Ashes series, starting with the Boxing Day Test against England in Melbourne.
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