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

    HAVE YOUR SAY

    How will the prospect of higher US tariffs affect Sri Lanka?

    BUSINESS SENTIMENT

    The barometer of business confidence free falls after a temporary stint at the summit

    DIGITAL EDITIONS

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    EDITORIALS

    THE BIG PICTURE

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

    VIRTUAL EDUCATION

    Fazmina Imamudeen explores how virtual replicas are transforming education...

    STATE OF THE NATION

    Wijith DeChickera senses an island state on the cusp of potential yet unrealised change...

    THE BIG PICTURE

    Not a week goes by without one alleged miscreant from a dirty past or the other...

    CURRENT AFFAIRS

    MIDDLE EAST WARS

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

    YOUTH AT WORK

    Fazmina Imamudeen takes note of how the young generation is defining...

    NEW FRONTIERS

    Fazmina Imamudeen explores our wacky and wonderful world...

    TOMORROW’S WORLD

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

    BUSINESS FORUM

    APPAREL INDUSTRY

    Hasitha Premaratne calls for visionary policies to navigate export challenges...

    CORPORATE SECTOR

    Jagath Sumathipala urges conglomerates to boldly weather...

    REAL ESTATE SECTOR

    Real estate is being reshaped by emerging trends and lifestyle...

    FOOD SECTOR

    Ameena Ziauddin appraises the trends shaping the food production sector...

    BUSINESS AFFAIRS

    CENTRAL BANK POLICY

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

    US MONETARY POLICY

    Samantha Amerasinghe reports on how the US Fed is viewing monetary policy...

    THE TAX REGIME

    In April, the World Bank released its South Asia Development Update titled...

    TECH WARS

    A new tech cold war is underway with the rivalry between the US and China...

    MANAGEMENT DIGEST

    QUALITY ASSURANCE

    Sanjeewaka Kulathunga presents a range of activities that AI can...

    DATA PROTECTION

    Manilka Ediriweera tracks the evolution of the digital age and information...

    MANAGEMENT SKILLS

    Why managers need to take control by Jayashantha Jayawardhana...

    ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR

    Dr. Muneer Muhamed explains why it is necessary to discourage conformity...

    TOP SHELF

    SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

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

    YOUTH FORUM

    Treasa Adams cites the quality of education and good governance...

    SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

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

    YOUTH FORUM

    The good in Sri Lanka is its natural beauty and rich diverse culture. The...

    MEDIA RELEASES

    DELOITTE SRI LANKA AND MALDIVES

    Redefining Internal Audit and Strengthening AML Compliance...

    FIRST CAPITAL

    First Capital continues ranking among Sri Lanka’s 100 Most Valuable Brands...

    JAAF

    Sri Lanka’s apparel exports record 9% growth in July 2025...

    AIA SRI LANKA

    AIA Sri Lanka drives financial literacy with the AIA Pension Calculator...

    COMBANK AND VISA

    ComBank and Visa to reward global spenders with luxury getaways...

    TECHNOCITY PVT LTD

    Technocity’s  Highfliers Program Takes Top Partners on a Global Celebration...

    NDB BANK

    NDB Bank Hosts Analyst Earnings Call on 1H 2025 Financial Results...

    CAPITAL TRUST PROPERTIES

    Capital Trust’s Minoli Wickramasinghe champions Sri Lanka’s real estate...

    ICC

    Your New Home Awaits: Early Handover at The Residencies Kotte by ICC...

    SEYLAN BANK

    Seylan Bank Partners with Home Lands to Offer Exclusive Home Loan Facilities...

    AB MAURI LANKA

    AB Mauri Lanka Celebrates Exceptional Safety Achievements with the Target...

    ST. LAWRENCE’S CONVENT

    LAWRENTIANS UNITE TO CELEBRATE 125 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE...

    PARTNER NEWS

    SLT-MOBITEL

    EngEx 2025 powered by SLT-MOBITEL celebrates engineering excellence...

    BANK OF CEYLON

    Bank of Ceylon Launches Entrepreneur Development Program 2025...

    VISION CARE

    Vision Care unveils its most premium branch at The Shoppes at City of Dreams...

    SAMPATH BANK

    Sampath Bank’s Economic Forum Connects Customers with Top Economists and...

    TATA MOTORS

    Tata Motors and DIMO Expand Mobility Leadership in Sri Lanka, Launch 10 New...

    DFCC BANK

    DFCC Bank and Toyota Lanka Partner to Drive Dreams Forward with Tailored...

    BANK OF CEYLON

    We are proud to present an exclusive interview with the inspiring pracademic...

    HAYLEYS PLC

    Hayleys PLC crowned Champions at spectacular Standard Chartered Cup 2025...

    DFCC BANK

    DFCC Bank Rewards 70 Remittance Customers Each Month to Celebrate 70 Years...

    SAMPATH BANK

    Sampath Bank Sets API Banking in Motion with First Corporate Onboarding of CDB...

    DIMO AGRIBUSINESSES

    DIMO Agribusinesses announces LOVOL Harvester Pancha Maha Nidhanaya Winners...

    BANK OF CEYLON

    Bank of Ceylon (UK) Ltd Celebrates 75th Anniversary in London...

    OPINION POLLS

    THE COST OF LIVING

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

    BUSINESS SENTIMENT

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

    BUSINESS SENTIMENT

    The barometer of business confidence free falls after a temporary...

    BURNING ISSUES

    The high tax regime and the economy continue to be the most...

    FINANCIAL PROFILES

    MICROCOSM

    Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves declined by three percent at the end of...

    KEY ECONOMIC DATA

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    HUMAN DEVELOPMENT INDEX

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    TOP GLOBAL RETAILERS

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    ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

    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...

    DAVOS GATHERING FOUNDER KLAUS SCHWAB QUITS AS WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM CHAIR

    Reuters – April 21, 2025 Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic...

    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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