Time Out ranks Sri Lanka as top travel destination for October 2025
Daily FT: Sri Lanka has been ranked the number one destination to visit in October 2025 by global travel magazine Time
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Oct
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Oct
Sri Lanka to introduce ‘Government SuperApp’
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a proposal to create a ‘Government SuperApp’, aimed at enabling
03
Oct
Sri Lanka positioned as a hub for international business events
The Morning: Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the ‘Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2025’ is a great opportunity
03
Oct
Sri Lanka’s January-August export earnings reach $ 11.55 billion
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s export sector recorded total earnings of $ 11,554.32 million between January-August. This reflects a 6.61% increase compared
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Sep
Sysco’s global technology leadership meets Sri Lanka’s digital leaders
Daily FT: Sysco Executive Vice President, and Chief Information and Digital Officer Tom Peck recently met with Digital Economy Deputy Minister
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Sep
New regulations offer incentives for Port City investments
The Morning: The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) has issued new regulations offering a wide range of exemptions and incentives for
29
Sep
Blossom Well Holdings to build $ 2.99 million boutique hotel
The Morning: Blossom Well Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. recently entered an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) with
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Sep
Karainagar boatyard inaugurated with Rs. 330 million Indian government grant
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Karainagar boatyard, located 20-kilometres off of Jaffna in the Karaitivu island, has been inaugurated with an investment
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Sep
All three global ratings agencies confirm Sri Lanka’s exit from default
Daily FT: All three global ratings agencies have lifted Sri Lanka’s sovereign ratings out of default, confirming the country’s recovery phase
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Sep
Vidullanka’s Matara solar power plant adds another 3 MW of clean energy to national grid
Daily FT: Vidullanka PLC announced the commissioning of the 3 MW solar plant, constructed by its subsidiary Vidul Matara Solar Power
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Sep
Browns Reimagines Travel with Urbania: A First for Sri Lanka
The Morning: Brown and Company proudly announced the launch of the Urbania T2 Diesel 16-Seater Premium Mini Coach, introduced for the
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Sep
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority joins GovPay
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has joined GovPay – the government’s digital payment platform. This integration enables
26
Sep
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet approves over Rs. 10 billion in local pharmaceutical procurements
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a major procurement package aimed at strengthening local pharmaceutical production and ensuring uninterrupted
26
Sep
Sri Lanka to ink $100 million ADB loan agreement for tourism development projects
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of loan agreements to secure a $ 100 million facility from
26
Sep
Sri Lanka to look for investors to develop Kahatagaha graphite mine
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka will look for investors to explore the graphite reserve of its Kahatagaha mine, and to mine, process, and
26
Sep
Digitalisation, SME support highlighted in pre-budget talks with banking sector
The Morning: A pre-budget discussion on the banking, finance and insurance sector was held at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by Labour
24
Sep
CBL inks deal with Aamalcom Holdings to expand market presence in Saudi Arabia
Daily FT: CBL Group has said it has entered into a strategic partnership with Aamalcom Holdings, a diversified group operating in
24
Sep
Sri Lanka to revise tourism branding
The Morning: Sri Lanka is to change its current tourism slogan and branding strategy to reflect its true potential as a
24
Sep
World Bank lauds Sri Lanka’s economic programme
The Morning: Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met World Bank Group (WBG) South Asia Region Vice President Johannes Zutt and
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Sep
Sri Lanka’ manufacturing and services activities expand in August
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers’ Indices (PMI) indicate expansions in both Manufacturing and Services activities in August. Sri Lanka Purchasing
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Sep
EU-funded energy forum sets stage for long-term efficiency in Sri Lankan industry
DailyFT: Sri Lanka’s progress towards building a skilled workforce of industrial energy managers took centre stage on 29 August, as more
22
Sep
Sri Lanka, Philippines eye closer ties in trade, labour, fisheries
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka and the Philippines concluded the third round of political consultations in Colombo, with both countries pledging to expand
22
Sep
Germany and Sri Lanka eye tourism expansion
EconomyNext: The Sri Lankan-German Tourism Conference 2025 focused on building partnerships and advancing sustainable, innovative tourism, the Delegation of German Industry
22
Sep
Sri Lanka’s fiscal performance exceeds mid-year target
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) was informed by Finance Ministry officials that the national fiscal performance in
17
Sep
SITA sees progress at BIA but calls for more automation to serve growing demand better
Daily FT: The global leader in technology solutions for the air transportation industry, SITA, has commended the progress at the Bandaranaike
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Sep
Dialog and MDF to expand Govi Mithuru with AI and inclusive farming solutions
Daily FT: Dialog Axiata PLC has renewed its partnership with the Australian Government-funded Market Development Facility (MDF) to further enhance Govi
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Sep
CWEIC hosts exclusive networking lunch in Colombo to strengthen partnerships
Daily FT: The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) successfully hosted an exclusive networking lunch in Colombo, bringing together its Strategic
17
Sep
Sri Lanka’s Maliban to enter India with Reliance Consumer Products
The Morning: Maliban Group of Companies announced a landmark strategic partnership with Reliance Consumer Products Ltd. (RCPL), a subsidiary of Reliance
17
Sep
Sri Lanka’s Prime Lands makes its biggest land acquisition worth Rs. 3.5 billion
Daily FT: Prime Lands Residencies PLC has acquired over 1 acre of land on Station Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 4, for Rs. 3.5
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Sep
Visa reinforces cybersecurity commitment in Sri Lanka
Daily FT: Visa has reinforced its continued commitment to strengthening Sri Lanka’s digital ecosystem by joining as a strategic partner for
17
Sep
Sri Lanka eyes 500,000 Indian travellers through first-ever dedicated destination wedding promo
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has launched its first-ever dedicated destination wedding promotion for the Indian market.
17
Sep
TikTok launches STEM Feed in Sri Lanka with the support of Sri Lankan government
The Morning: TikTok, with the support of the Government of Sri Lanka, announced the launch of a dedicated STEM Feed in
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Ministry hosts consultation for 4-year strategy
The Morning: The Ministry of Tourism has launched a national consultation workshop to develop a Tourism Strategic Plan for 2026-2030, bringing
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Sep
Japan helps Sri Lanka hospitals manage waste, with equipment and 5S
EconomyNext: Japan is providing equipment to manage infectious waste at 15 hospitals across Sri Lanka, along with training, including on 5S
17
Sep
Sri Lanka calls investors to double refinery capacity as BOT project
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has called expression of interest from private investors to expand its 50,000 barrels per
17
Sep
Sri Lanka to lease land for 38 investment projects
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved leasing land from industrial parks to 38 investment projects, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. “The total
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s commercial occupancy surges above 70%
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s commercial occupancy has risen above 70% by the end of July, signalling stronger demand as Colombo land
17
Sep
Mattala Rajapaksa international airport to continue operations
Xinhua: The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to further develop and continue operations at Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, a senior
17
Sep
Sri Lanka’s Yaden Labs exports liquid injectables
The Morning: Yaden Laboratories (Pvt) Ltd., a Sri Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturer operating out of the Katunayake Export Processing Zone, has exported
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Sep
Sri Lanka adopts National Climate Finance Strategy 2025–2030 to attract investment
Daily FT: Cabinet Spokesperson and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said the Cabinet of Ministers approved the
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Sep
Sri Lanka to set up task force for tourism
The Morning: Sri Lanka is looking forward to establishing and empowering a taskforce focused on tourism, to make decisions related to
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s exports outpace Southeast Asian rivals
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s exports climbed faster than Southeast Asian export giants such as the Philippines and Indonesia in July, while
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s CPC’s Rs. 7 billion renovation to boost energy security
The Morning: Sri Lanka expects to invest Rs. 7 billion for the renovation of the 21 oil tanks owned by Ceylon
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s digital economy to see a fourfold growth by 2030
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s digital economy is headed towards growing four times its current size, to contribute $ 15 billion dollars
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s national tea sale average up in August
Daily FT: The national tea sale average for August 2025 registered Rs. 1,182.27 ($ 3.92) per kilogram, reflecting a month-on-month (MoM)
17
Sep
Hayleys Agriculture launches system to modernise agriculture practices
Daily FT: HJS Condiments Ltd., Sri Lanka’s largest processed fruits and vegetables exporter and a member of the Hayleys Group, has
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s President promises digital access to all State services
Daily FT: President Anura Kumara Disanayake visiting Jaffna recently said that the public would soon be able to carry out all
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Sep
ADB approves $ 106 million package to boost healthcare
The Morning: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said that it has approved a $ 106.9 million financing package to strengthen
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Sep
Sri Lanka plans new incentives for agriculture, food and beverage sectors
Daily FT: President Anura Kumara Disanayake said that the Government aims to provide incentives, including tax concessions, to the agriculture and
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s external sector growing in strength
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s external sector remained robust in the first seven months of 2025, with the current account registering consistent