Daily FT - July 06, 2026

‘IRD on dangerous and scary path’

Stanley Lifestyles enters Sri Lanka through strategic partnership with Singer

Port City mulls sandbox to trial labour reforms

SLIMFA Media Fest returns with new insights this Saturday at Taj Samudra

Shareholders seek Court leave to sue NDB Board over Rs. 13.2 b fraud

CBSL resumes net dollar purchases in June

CSE declines 0.2% in June

New Anthoney’s Feeds shines at NCQP 2026

Atlas launches Sri Lanka’s first SLS certified water bottle, reinforcing its commitment to children’s safety

Sri Lanka, Pakistan agree to boost trade, investment and entrepreneurship cooperation

Vidusha Nathavitharana inspires IDL leadership with session on ‘Collective Leadership’

EDB bids farewell to BOI DG

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Celebrating 75 years of Colombo Plan

Special door-to-door dengue control drive launched across 22 high-risk zones in Western Province

Two inmates killed, 35 injured in drugs-related Negombo Prison clash

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CA Sri Lanka unveils flagship Leadership Academy and governance publications

BOC Maldives celebrates 45 years of banking excellence

University of Kelaniya’s Department of Finance celebrates 15th anniversary on CSE Trading Floor

Seylan Bank launches Google Pay Integration for Seylan Cards

„„Unveils new digital banking initiative „„In 2025 remittance amounting to $126.4 m were channelled to Sri Lanka through BOC, Maldives

Foreign portfolio buying drives yields lower on benchmark Bonds

Investor Forum at CSE Trading Floor on Thursday

HDFC Bank Sri Lanka successfully concludes 41st AGM

LB Finance-AMF amalgamation to take effect on 31 July

Central Bank extends Nation Lanka Finance PLC Admin’s term by six months

Singer Finance asset base tops Rs. 100 b

FT key take

SAPLING Dialogue 2026: Call for concrete action plan for holistic development of food processing sector

LANKATILES launches Sri Lanka’s first solar reflective “COOL ROOFTOP TILE’

Design Consortium breaks ground for Rs. 4 b JAT Astera Residencies in Thalawathugoda

Hayleys Solar Commissions 90 kW power system at Faculty of Medicine University of Colombo

SLAM Power Solutions and Ceyring launch Sri Lanka’s first industrial Battery Energy Storage System integrating with solar power

HayWind accelerates Mannar wind farm development as all 10 turbines now in Sri Lanka

Bangladesh liberalises container depot sector to attract global investment

D P Logistics renames as David Pieris Logistics; Plans expansion into Asian and Middle Eastern markets

Vietjet opens bookings for first-ever direct flights between Sri Lanka-Vietnam from 18 Aug.

Emirates marks 40 years of operations to Colombo

Adani Ports to sell 49% stake in Indian port to MSC for $1.4 b

Quick take

China says stands ready to continue working alongside Sri Lanka, strengthen synergy of development strategies

Custodial deaths have brought criminal justice to its knees

ABC of becoming an upper middle-income country: Risks outweigh benefits

Mahaweli Doctrine: Water as foreign policy in Sri Lanka’s national renaissance

Is Sri Lanka in a state of quagmire politically and financially?

Cyber resilience takes centre stage at The Management Club Members’ Night

Game changer: Northern Province launches Sri Lanka's first One-Stop Shop Investment Portal

Leadership: Inspiring people to achieve excellence

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Sri Lankan Rugby its soul

National Para Athletics Championship marks 26 years of Dialog’s support for para sports

Singhagiri, Hisense bring FIFA World Cup excitement to Sri Lankan football fans

West Indies reach 168/4 after lunch on Day Three

Sri Lanka ‘A’ fall to pace – lose second 4-day unofficial Test

E-Wis Championship 2026 heralds new era for professional golf in Sri Lanka

Second-half burst takes DS through

Australia clinch record seventh Women's T20 World Cup title

Tharanga shines at Home Lands Monthly Medal

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