Cabinet nods 99-year lease plan for prime Kottawa land under mixed development project
Daily FT: As part of efforts to unlock the commercial value of underutilised urban land, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday
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Cabinet green lights Rs. 1 billion programme to restore rural irrigation systems
Daily FT: In a bid to improve rural agricultural productivity and enhance water security in farming communities, the Cabinet of Ministers
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May
Sri Lanka to call international bids for liquor tamper seal
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to call bids from international service providers for the provision of security stamps
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May
Sri Lanka opens airport next to Chinese-owned sea port for foreign investors
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka has invited foreign investors to operate the Chinese-built airport in the country’s deep southern district of Hambantota, the
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May
EU-funded Green Recovery Facility drives recognition for Sri Lanka’s Sustainable Bonds
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s sustainable finance sector has gained regional recognition at the Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards 2026. This progress
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May
Sri Lanka must capture more of India’s outbound travel boom, says Tourism Deputy Minister
Daily FT: Sri Lanka must urgently reposition itself to capture a greater share of India’s rapidly expanding outbound travel market, Deputy
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May
Sri Lanka, Viet Nam set $1 billion trade target during state visit
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka and Viet Nam have set a target to increase bilateral trade to 1 billion dollars by 2030, following
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May
German investors to participate GBF 2026 in Colombo in May
EconomyNext: Potential German foreign direct investors will visit Sri Lanka later this month when the island nation hosts German Business Forum
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May
Sri Lanka’s EDB and Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet
The Morning: A business meeting between the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) delegation and the Sri Lanka Export Development
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May
Sri Lanka eyes 6G research centre by late 2026
The Morning: Sri Lanka is planning to establish a dedicated research centre for 6G and next-generation wireless technologies by the third