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Success in tough Zimbabwe conditions should hold good in Pakistan – Head Coach
Sri Lanka leaves for Pakistan today — looks to extend wins overseas
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
Biggest boost to unleash digital economy
THE 2026 Budget presented yesterday by President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake has given a big boost for Sri Lanka's aspiration of becoming a digital economy.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
Can SMEs boost exports as well as foreign reserves into the stratosphere through sharper policy? (2/2)
IN yesterday’s edition of the Daily FT, we began to explore the hypothesis that Sri Lanka’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have arguably being neglected by successive governments but also suffered from haphazard policymaking that fails to recognise their full potential.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
India beat Australia by 48 runs for 2-1 lead in T20 series
INDIA’S spinners led the way with the ball as the visitors took a 2-1 lead in their Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket series against Australia with a 48-run demolition of the home side on Queensland's Gold Coast.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
Israel and UAE: Partners in genocide
“Arabs may have the oil, but we have the matches” — Arian Sharon
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
President via Budget 2026 lures foreign investors
Describes investor as an asset; Says Sri Lanka is honest, beautiful and a friendly country for investors; Will continue to attract FDI through transparent and rules-based mechanism; Confident of FDIS increasing significantly; Residence visa system for foreign investors who meet certain minimum investment threshold in priority sectors or eligible projects
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
Ad hoc decisions and new investments
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake this week directed authorities not to proceed with new wind power projects on Mannar Island without securing the consent of residents, following public concerns over environmental and social impacts.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
Bayern Munich upset PSG as Diaz scores two goals in Champions League
BAYERN Munich have made it 16 wins from 16 games this season tounderline ther credentials as early UEFA Champions League favourites, beating holders Pars Saint-Germain 2-1 away as Luis Diaz cored two goals and was shown a red card.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
AKD presents Budget for people, public and private sector
Says 2026 Budget allocates financial resources needed to fulfil rights of all citizens A reflection of difficult and transparent trade-offs that are necessary to balance fiscal sustainability while achieving development goals Steps up expenditure leading to higher Budget deficit Widens tax net with VAT and SSCL threshold for registration reduced to Rs. 36 m from Rs. 60 m Expands import tariff band to 4 with inclusion of 10% and 30% Over 60 expenditure proposals as against a dozen revenue moves Unveils host of new measures to boost wide range of sectors including exports, SMEs, digital and IT infrastructure, tourism, port and aviation, blue economy, energy, water supply, agriculture and livestock, telecom infrastructure No explicit tax concessions for private sector or relief to middle- income workers
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
SLASSCOM Al Asia Summit 2025: Turning vision into measurable impact
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept-it's transforming how industries operate, innovate, and grow.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
Customs collects highest-ever daily revenue of Rs. 27.7 b
SRI Lanka Customs achieved a historic milestone on Thursday (6), collecting a record Rs. 27.7 billion in revenue-the highest-ever single-day collection in its history, whilst pushing the year-to-date (YTD) total to Rs. 2.06 trillion.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
Cristiano Ronaldo plans to retire from football for family reasons
CRISTIANO Ronaldo says he will retire “soon”, admitting it will be difficult to bring his glittering career to an end as the 40-year-old has been planning his post-football life for some time.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
LIV Golf to change to 72-hole format
LIV Golf events will be extended to 72 holes from 2026, putting them in line with the sport’s established tours.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
AKD issues open, honest invitation to all Sri Lankans abroad to help rebuild motherland
■In 2026 Budget presentation says the era of Sri Lanka as a forbidden land is over ■ Assures new system by NPP Govt. gives the right place to the right person
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
AKD questions morality of ex-Presidents’ privileges after bankrupting Sri lanka
Points to fact of millions going to bed without a single meal; people suffering without means to buy medicine; children not having schools and youth without jobs
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
INFOTEL 2025 opens at BMICH
THE three-day INFOTEL 2025, organised by the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) opened yesterday at the BMICH.
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November 08, 2025
Daily FT
Verité Media and Politics presents proposal for ethical reporting on women
Mass Media Deputy Minister receives recommendations to improve media guidelines
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
Sarvodaya Development Finance rating upgraded to BBB- with Stable Outlook
LANKA Rating Agency Ltd., (LRA) has upgraded the entity rating of Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) to BBB- with a Stable Outlook, from BB+ with a Stable Outlook.
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
JVP Minister slams welfare dependency as ‘legal begging’
INDUSTRY and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi, a senior member of the leftist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), the dominant party in the National People’s Power (NPP) coalition, has criticised Sri Lanka’s welfare culture, calling the acceptance of Aswesuma benefits “legal begging” and urging citizens to reject long-term dependency on State aid.
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
Policy challengers: Where to start?
SRI Lanka's trade volume is virtually invisible when compared with the global scale or even the giants of Asia.
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
FTZMA urges urgent action over vessel omissions at Colombo Port
FTZMA proposals to address vessel omissions
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
MFA presents landmark contemporary art program in collaboration with JKF
THE Matara Festival for the Arts (MFA) returns from 12-15 December, presenting a bold program, including new works that celebrate contemporary Sri Lankan art, heritage traditions, and community engagement.
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
JF Packaging IPO attracts Rs. 3.7 b worth of applications
Rs. 600 m IPO closed on opening day, 6 times oversubscribed
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
nVentures and TiE Colombo launch "Founder's Table"
IN celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Month 2025, nVentures and TiE Colombo Chapter are joining forces to launch \"Founder's Table\", a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to create authentic one-on-one connections between emerging entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders.
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
Secondary Bond market yields drop further
THE secondary Bond market yesterday saw a further decline in yields on the back of strong buying interest. Market activity and transaction volumes were observed at robust levels, including several block trades.
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
Verité Research flags risk to potential $ 70 m debt relief
Warns of fiscal planning oversight
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
Advocata urges faster phase-out of para-tariffs to boost trade competitiveness
Think tank calls for accelerating removal of Cess and Port and Airport Levy, Warns prolonged protectionism has made domestic industries inefficient and uncompetitive, Recommends activating National Tariff Policy Committee to implement reforms and ensure transparency
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
Tourism arrivals cross 1.9 m; strong start to Nov. boosts optimism for record year
SL welcomes 32,815 tourists between 1-5 Nov., reflecting 7.2% YoY increase, Average daily arrivals rise to 6,563, up from 6,124 last year
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
With Mirotone buy, JAT sees Sri Lankan multinational company status
JAT Holdings PLC this week declared that its Rs. 800 million worth acquisition of globally respected coatings brand Mirotone (NZ) Ltd., holds significant upside for higher earnings growth in tandem with greater market access.
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November 07, 2025
Daily FT
Panasonic fights counterfeiting; Court grants order protecting KDK brand
PANASONIC Ecology Systems Co. Ltd., the global leader in indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, has successfully obtained an Enjoining Order from the Commercial High Court of Colombo against a suspected entity engaged in the counterfeit sale of its “KDK” branded products.
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