Colombo land valuation growth accelerates in 1H 2025
Daily FT: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said its Land Valuation Indicator (LVI) for the Colombo district rose 11.4%
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Sep
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03
Sep
Sri Lanka awards six-month petrol supply deal to Aditya Birla Global Trading
Daily FT: The Sri Lankan government has announced that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved awarding a six-month contract to Aditya
03
Sep
Sri Lanka must utilise AI in agriculture says TeaAI
The Morning: As India is making use of AI technology to revolutionise tea processing and production, Sri Lanka must work towards
03
Sep
Sri Lanka’s corporate earnings jump 56% in Q2
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s listed corporate earnings increased by 56% year-on-year (y-o-y) in Q2 to Rs. 152 billion, supported by a
03
Sep
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew 9% in July
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s apparel exports rose by 9.84% to $ 455.16 million compared with $ 414.38 million in July 2024.
03
Sep
Maersk Line signs three-year Terminal Service Agreement with SLPA
The Morning: In a step toward strengthening Sri Lanka’s position as a regional maritime hub, Maersk Line has signed a three-year
03
Sep
Sri Lanka targets $ 2.2 billion in coconut exports by 2030
The Morning: Sri Lanka is looking to increase its coconut export revenues from last year’s $ 864.3 million to $ 2.2
03
Sep
Sri Lanka’s Ambeon Group enters hospitality sector
The Morning: The Kandy Hotels Company PLC and The Ceylon Hotels Corporation PLC Ambeon Group, announced its entry into the hospitality
01
Sep
NCE and FIEO partner to boost Sri Lanka-India trade
The Morning: The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) and the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) have signed
01
Sep
Jaffna International Airport: Business plan for expansion due in eight month
The Morning: The business plan for the expansion of the Jaffna International Airport, including strategies to attract additional airlines, will be
01
Sep
BOI seals $ 171 million investment with CEAT OHT Lanka
The Morning: CEAT OHT Lanka, a subsidiary of CEAT Limited India signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri
01
Sep
Sri Lanka to boost tea exports to India
The Morning: Sri Lanka is looking to increase its tea exports to India and build new partnerships with local companies as
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Aug
Sri Lanka state sugar firm to seek investors for tourism PPPs
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka will call for expressions of interest from private investors to set up tourism projects as public private partnerships
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Aug
Econsulate launches Sri Lanka’s first in autonomous ground–air robotics
The Morning: Xavier 4.0 is a mission-ready platform combining the power of the RG 311 #UGV and the Beak B 150
22
Aug
Milco’s Rs. 18 billion Badalgama facility yet to operationalize
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s state-owned dairy company Milco is yet to operationalise a facility with an investment of Rs. 18 billion
22
Aug
AASL records 78% operational growth in 1H25
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s state-owned company responsible for managing and developing civil airports, Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka (AASL) has
20
Aug
Global demand for Ceylon Cinnamon on the rise
Daily FT: Association for Ceylon Cinnamon Protected Geographical Indication (ACCPGI) Secretary Christopher Fernando said the global market for Ceylon Cinnamon is
20
Aug
Singapore investor forum sparks foreign inflow to CSE
The Morning: The Invest Sri Lanka investor forum held in Singapore on 12 August concluded successfully with over 150 participants, leading
20
Aug
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 marks a bold new era with a dynamic new direction
The Morning: FACETS 2026 Sri Lanka, the nation’s most prestigious gem and jewellery exhibition, proudly announces its 32nd edition with a
20
Aug
Jaffna International Airport to get Rs. 600 million terminal
The Morning: The Jaffna International Airport is set to receive a new terminal building, with a potential runway expansion currently under
19
Aug
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals top 1.4 million
The Morning: A total of 1,408,335 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year (1 January to 10 August),
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Aug
Sri Lanka’s EDB to finalise NEDP in September-October
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) will finalise its national export development plan (NEDP) for 2025-2029 in September
19
Aug
Sri Lanka’s Arcade Independence Square set for major transformation by December
The Morning: Arcade Independence Square is set to undergo a dynamic transformation by December, positioning itself as Colombo’s premier food and
19
Aug
India’s Campa to enter Sri Lankan beverage market
The Morning: Ceylon Cold Stores, in collaboration with India’s Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL), is set to introduce the Campa beverages
19
Aug
DIMO delivers intelligent building solutions to Cinnamon Life
Daily FT: DIMO together with its partner Siemens, has delivered a suite of cutting-edge Building Services solutions to Cinnamon Life, the
19
Aug
Sri Lanka targets $36 billion in export earnings by 2030
Daily Mirror: The Sri Lankan Government has set a target of increasing Sri Lanka’s export earnings to US $36 billion by
19
Aug
Major gem and jewellery exhibition planned in Sri Lanka’s Ratnapura
Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry has suffered a significant downturn over the past two years, Industry and Entrepreneurship
19
Aug
Sri Lanka to build Rs. 100 million AI fund
The Morning: Sri Lanka is to launch a Rs. 100 million artificial intelligence (AI) fund, in a bid to invest in
15
Aug
Hayleys enters into ‘mobility’ in deal with China’s Chery Automobile
Daily FT: Hayleys Mobility, the newest venture under Hayleys Fentons, yesterday announced its entry into the electric and hybrid vehicle market
15
Aug
INSEE Cement and SLINTEC forge partnership for sustainable construction innovation
Daily FT: INSEE Cement, Sri Lanka’s number one cement company with flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaveli Marine Plus representing over
15
Aug
Israel’s Arkia to resume Sri Lanka service on 23 September
AeroRoutes: Arkia Israeli Airlines Ltd. (Arkia) recently announced its plans to resume its Tel-Aviv–Colombo service on 23 September, which was last
15
Aug
Vogue Jewellers pioneers global expansion with Melbourne showroom opening
The Morning: Vogue Jewellers, Sri Lanka’s premier jeweller since 1962, proudly announces the historic opening of its first international store at
13
Aug
Sri Lanka invites 99-year lease proposals for Charmers Granary property
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a plan to call for investment proposals to lease the Charmers Granary property
13
Aug
Sanken Overseas makes strategic investment in CL Synergy Group
Daily FT: Sanken Overseas has announced that it has made inroads into the freight and logistics sector through an investment in
13
Aug
Sri Lanka’s Singer named official Starlink distributor
The Morning: Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC has reportedly been appointed as the official distributor in Sri Lanka for Starlink satellite internet
13
Aug
Sri Lanka and Singapore discuss poultry export plan
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) hosted a high-level meeting on 1 August, with a delegation from the
13
Aug
US tariff reduction a powerful vote of confidence in Sri Lanka’s economic trajectory
Daily FT: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) welcomed the US Government’s decision to further reduce reciprocal tariffs on Sri
13
Aug
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Tea nears EU GI registration
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) is optimistic that it will be able to obtain Geographical Indication (GI) registration
13
Aug
Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm: Search for private investor still in progress
The Morning: The identification of a suitable private investor for the joint development of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm in partnership
13
Aug
City of Dreams becomes Sri Lanka’s largest private investment
The Morning: City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a $ 1.2 billion integrated resort backed by John Keells Holdings (JKH) and Melco
11
Aug
Sri Lanka to unveil clear investment tax structure
The Morning: Sri Lanka will introduce a very clear tax structure of investments which will be based on the investment value
11
Aug
Regional Exporters Networking initiative launched from Kandy
Daily FT: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), under the patronage of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti successfully
11
Aug
Sri Lanka and Türkiye chart new path of cooperation at 3rd JCETC session
Daily FT: The third session of the Sri Lanka-Türkiye Joint Committee for Economic and Technical Cooperation (JCETC) was successfully held on
11
Aug
Sri Lanka partners with AI Singapore
The Morning: Sri Lanka has entered into a new partnership with AI Singapore (AISG) to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI),
11
Aug
GRI unveils Sri Lanka’s first-ever 1000-20 20PR truck tyre – ROADEX TR100
Daily FT: In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s tyre industry, Global Rubber Industries (GRI) launched the ROADEX TR100 1000-20 20PR
11
Aug
Sri Lanka named “Best Island in the World for 2025”
Daily FT: Sri Lanka has topped the 2025 list of “The 50 Best Islands in the World” published by global travel
11
Aug
Diversification drives Sri Lanka’s record export performance
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s unprecedented export earnings of $ 8.3 billion in the first six months of the year are a
11
Aug
WindForce commissions 10 MW solar power plant in Batticaloa
The Morning: Sri Lankan renewable energy company WindForce PLC has officially commissioned the 10 MW Sooryashakthi solar power plant in Vavunativu,
06
Aug
TRI-ZEN achieves largest apartment handover in a single project in Sri Lanka
The Morning: John Keells Properties (JKP) is proud to announce a historic milestone with 700 apartment units successfully handed over to
06
Aug
Sri Lanka’s tea production to rise to 280 million kilos in 2025
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s tea production is projected to increase to 275-280 million kilograms in 2025, up from 245.7 million kg