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    COVER STORY

    The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting a clean rules based economic environment that fosters fair competition and sustainable growth

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    BUDGET 2026 What are your expectations?

    BUSINESS SENTIMENT

    The barometer of biz confidence finds a footing but the outlook remains guarded

    DIGITAL EDITIONS

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    EDITORIALS

    THE BIG PICTURE

    TARIFF MERRY-GO-ROUND If you are one among many of us who believes...

    CEYLON CINNAMON

    Shirajiv Sirimane calls on Sri Lanka to embrace value added innovation...

    THE LEARNING CURVE

    The next phase of corporate learning lies with workers – Ruwandi Perera...

    VIRTUAL EDUCATION

    Fazmina Imamudeen explores how virtual replicas are transforming...

    CURRENT AFFAIRS

    MIDDLE EAST WARS

    Saro Thiruppathy wonders if Israel’s increasing aggression is a strategic move...

    NEW FRONTIERS

    HUNGER GAMES Warehouses across the US are overflowing with lifesaving food...

    TOMORROW’S WORLD

    The September issue of Tomorrow’s World features a list of important events...

    SRI LANKA TODAY

    Dr. Jehan Perera believes that the process of building trust has begun...

    BUSINESS FORUM

    MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY

    Ramesh Nanayakkara notes that the race for Sri Lanka’s rubber and latex...

    EXTERNAL TRADE

    Bandula Egodage champions policy reform as a catalyst for global...

    CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

    Mastering internal and external messaging in the age of AI, ESG...

    ENERGY SECTOR

    Sri Lanka’s solar energy sector has seen notable expansion in recent years...

    BUSINESS AFFAIRS

    FDI PROSPECTS

    Shiran Fernando asserts that India’s rise can help raise FDI for Sri Lanka...

    TOURISM INDUSTRY

    Janaka Perera urges culture to be preserved even as tourism is promoted...

    THE GREENBACK

    Samantha Amerasinghe considers the implications of a weakening US Dollar...

    CENTRAL BANK POLICY

    Shiran Fernando reviews the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s forward strategy...

    MANAGEMENT DIGEST

    TALENT SEARCH

    Harnessing talent through tech hubs BY Jayashantha Jayawardhana...

    INTERNAL MARKETING

    Claudia Jayatilleke explains why employees are a powerful marketing...

    PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Manilka Ediriweera urges readers to try new things without fearing failure...

    HUMAN RESOURCES

    Dr. Muneer Muhamed writes that it’s important to care for your employees...

    TOP SHELF

    SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

    Sri Lanka’s pioneering international magazine is going places...

    YOUTH FORUM

    Nehemian Perera reflects on the evolving role of youth in shaping the...

    LIFESTYLE

    I would love to recreate forests and preserve nature – similar to Jadav Payeng...

    SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

    Sri Lanka’s pioneering international magazine is going places...

    MEDIA RELEASES

    ITC HOTELS

    ITC Hotels Appoints Keenan McKenzie Area Manager – Sri Lanka and General...

    THE CEYLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    Ceylon Chamber Announces Acclaimed Panel of Evaluators for BCCS Awards 2025...

    COUNTRY ROADS

    Country Roads is back with a “Bang-Bang” on October 19...

    SAMSUNG

    Samsung Electronics Delivers Personalized, AI-Powered Screens To Enrich...

    ASUS

    ASUS Gaming V16 Launched in Sri Lanka: The Laptop for Gamers & Creators...

    DELMEGE

    Delmege Celebrates 175 Years of Innovation, Trust, and Service to the Nation...

    ZEISS

    ZEISS Launches MyoCare Lenses in Sri Lanka to Safeguard Children’s Vision...

    SRI LANKAN-GERMAN TOURISM CONFERENCE 2025

    Sri Lankan-German Tourism Conference 2025 Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation in...

    HUTCH

    HUTCH Honored Among Sri Lanka’s Best Employer Brands 2025...

    VIRTUSA

    Virtusa Partners with Harness to Revolutionize Software Delivery Lifecycle...

    THE SRI LANKA RETAILERS’ ASSOCIATION

    Early Bird Tickets Launched for Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025  “Retail...

    EMIRATES

    Emirates takes home 2 global accolades at the 2026 APEX awards...

    PARTNER NEWS

    BANK OF CEYLON

    Bank of Ceylon Unveils Sri Lanka’s First Biodegradable Banking Card Pioneering...

    BANK OF CEYLON

    BOC connects Analaitivu to the nation and beyond...

    DIMO

    DIMO Installs Sri Lanka’s First ICC-Compliant LED Floodlights for Stadiums...

    BANK OF CEYLON

    “Bank of Ceylon Stands  as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s  Economic Progress...

    PEOPLE’S LEASING

    People's Leasing & Nileka Jewellery Partner to Make Gold Jewelry More...

    TOKYO CEMENT

    Tokyo Cement Powers Civil Engineering Innovation at University of Peradeniya...

    PEOPLE’S LEASING & FINANCE PLC

    Triple Gold and the Ultimate Crown: Mr. Sanjeewa Bandaranayake Shines as...

    DIMO

    DIMO Redefines Luxury Passenger Transport in Sri Lanka with Mercedes-Benz...

    HNB PLC

    Ready to serve: HNB Launches New 24/7 Branch at City of Dreams Sri Lanka...

    HNB PLC

    HNB Supports Sri Lanka Coffee Festival 2025 in Kandy, Honours Legacy and...

    HNB PLC

    HNB strengthens green transport portfolio through Prestige Automobile...

    HNB PLC

    HNB Showcases Club Elite Mastercard Experience with Maldives Preview...

    OPINION POLLS

    BUSINESS SENTIMENT

    The barometer of biz confidence finds a footing but the outlook remains...

    BURNING ISSUES

    The tax regime and economy remain in the spotlight as glaring burning issues...

    THE ECONOMY

    Corporate sentiment about the economy remains firm amid mixed indicators...

    THE COST OF LIVING

    The cost of living index registers a sharp shift with negativity holding sway...

    FINANCIAL PROFILES

    MICROCOSM

    Government revenue collections in May reached Rs. 486 billion – the highest...

    KEY ECONOMIC DATA

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    GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

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    WORLD COMPETITIVENESS RANKINGS

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    ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

    WHAT’S NEXT FOR NEPAL AFTER ‘GEN Z’ PROTESTS FORCED ITS PRIME MINISTER TO QUIT?

    Nepal was plunged into political uncertainty after its prime...

    SRI LANKA APPAREL SECTOR BRACES FOR IMPACT FROM TRUMP’S 20% TARIFF

    From apparel brands like Gap, Levi's and Columbia Sportswear to designer...

    INNOVATION AND INTEGRATION CAN REVIVE GROWTH AMID SWEEPING GEOPOLITICAL CHANGE

    Policymakers are grappling with how to boost growth and expand opportunities...

    WHY BUSINESS LEADERS SHOULD ADVOCATE FOR SCIENCE-ALIGNED CLIMATE POLICY

    Around the world, climate change is disrupting business, compelling companies...

    LEO XIV IS THE NEW POPE

    "Peace be with all of you!" - the first words of Pope Leo XIV. The Conclave...

    ROBERT PREVOST OF THE UNITED STATES IS NAMED POPE LEO XIV

    Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. He is the first American...

    GLOBAL GROWTH IS EXPECTED TO DECLINE AND DOWNSIDE RISKS TO INTENSIFY AS MAJOR POLICY SHIFTS UNFOLD

    After enduring a prolonged and unprecedented series of shocks, the global...

    WHO WILL BE THE NEXT POPE? HERE ARE SOME OF THE CONTENDERS

    Dust off the history books and there are papal conclaves with international...

    ONLINE FEATURES

    A DRIVE TO UPLIFT GENERATIONS

    On the 4th of April 2025, I had the privilege to return to a place that had...

    INSPIRING HOPE

    During my school holidays, I decided to volunteer with a Sri Lankan...

    INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT

    Care work and housework sustains families and communities. It enables people...

    SOVEREIGN DEBT RESTRUCTURING

    The Government of Sri Lanka has outlined its expectations to conclude its...

    MINDFUL SOLUTIONS WITH MO GAWDAT

    Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts hosted Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business...

    COMMUNITY-LED RECYCLABLE WASTE COLLECTION

    Solid waste management is identified as a critical social, environmental, and...

    THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) initiated a...

    6TH INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT FORUM

    the 6th International Investment Forum (IIF) took place online. A total of 20...

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