Daily FT - July 01, 2026

Current account deficit widens in May, trade gap nearly doubles

Nearly 40 investors eye partnership for Mattala Airport

EY Sri Lanka welcomes Sampath Jayawardena to Partnership

CCPI spikes again in June to three-year high 6.8%

Construction sector growth expanded in May

IMF urges Govt. be bold on outstanding reforms

President assures IMF reforms will stay on course, insists recovery must benefit people

Sri Lankan drone startup Scouts closes investment round at Rs. 1.6 b valuation

IMF says vehicle curbs did not derail EFF program as imports top $ 1 b YTD May

President appoints new BOI Chairman and Board

Govt. launches “Tax Power 2026” drive to drive voluntary compliance

Customs says alleged $ 1 b phantom imports fell outside its remit

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IMF backs...

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Pillayan remanded till 13 July over Eastern Province murder probe

IMF insists...

Police bust illicit liquor factory disguised as bottled water business

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CIABOC extends assets declaration deadline to 7 July

BASL to conduct first public forum

Sajith calls for National Climate Strategy

Marlon Ferreira named finalist in prestigious Great British Entrepreneur Awards – UK

Future Builders Lab to help students navigate their future after A/Ls

DIMO expands renewable energy portfolio with 18MW solar power addition in Galle

CanCham SL hosts high-level dialogue on women’s economic empowerment and SME sustainability

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People’s Bank marks 65 years of banking excellence and national service

Bond yields converge flattening the yield curve further

Customs says...

Govt. launches...

CSE opens week down 0.65%

KPMG webinar on Friday to explore corporate restructuring techniques

People’s Leasing sets new benchmark in Corporate Reporting with AI-enabled 13th Integrated Annual Report

CDB SMB Fair trailblazes in Kandy showcasing the best of local business

Sovereign Symposium 2026 explores Sri Lanka’s digital public infrastructure

Dialog Introduces Motorola G35 5G and Motorola G57 5G

Amicis Holdings honoured as ‘Adobe Best Partner of the year – Surround India Region’

Sri Lanka’s best digital innovators honoured at SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2026

SLT-Mobitel becomes first MSP to partner Versa to deliver next-generation SASE solutions to empower Sri Lankan enterprises

Celebrating excellence in Sri Lanka’s automobile industry

Volt Charge moves from early mover to category leader in Sri Lanka’s EV charging infrastructure

HNB expands luxury vehicle financing with Access Motors collaboration

McLarens Lubricants shines at ExxonMobil SAO Awards 2026

Union Bank partners David Pieris Automobiles for leasing solutions

Lowering CBSL’s inflation target from 5% to 2% is desirable for economic stability

IMF fiscal management: Barbs wrapped in velvet

Preparing Chartered Accountants for leadership and Boardroom excellence

Balancing import liberalisation and external stability: Why economic policy must put people first

We had a plan to reduce fuel dependence. We cancelled it

State capture, then…and now?

Shan the Lionheart leads his pride to supremacy

Missed semi-final berth is loss of $ 675000

Morocco and Paraguay shatter Dutch and German dreams

International panel of match officials named for LPL sixth edition

Sri Lanka squad set for LIT Super Sevens in London

Mooney, spinners take Australia Women to eighth T20 World Cup final