Hayleys Fentons initiates largest private-sector wind power project in Sri Lanka
Daily FT: HayWind, the wind energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Ltd., part of the Hayleys Group – Sri Lanka’s largest diversified
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Jan
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services expand in December despite Cyclone Ditwah
Daily FT: The manufacturing and services sectors expanded sharply in December 2025 despite the impact of the Ditwah devastation as per
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s computer literacy rises to 38.4% in 1H in 2025
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s computer literacy rate has risen to 38.4% in the first half of last year (2025), the latest
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Jan
Microsoft discusses inroads into Sri Lanka in Chennai
The Morning: Microsoft Director of Data and AI Cecil Sunder on 13 January met the Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka
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Jan
Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge with Sri Lanka-tested tech
EconomyNext: Permia Sensing, an agriculture company using AI technology and specializing in palm trees, with a team in Sri Lanka, was
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Jan
Search begins for investors to develop Pelwatte Sugar Factory as tourist attraction
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has recently approved a proposal to identify investors to develop selected areas of the
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Jan
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka top 131,000 in first 15 days of January
Daily FT: The tourism industry is experiencing a striking influx as the country welcomed over 131,000 tourists in the first 15
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Jan
Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce shows keen interest in Sri Lanka Expo 2026
Daily FT: The Brazil – Asia Chamber of Commerce has shown keen interest in participating in the Sri Lanka Expo 2026
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Jan
Sri Lanka to hold pre-EOI meeting ahead of Canwill Holdings divestiture
Daily FT: The Finance Ministry will hold a pre-Expression of Interest (EOI) meeting with interested parties ahead of the proposed divestiture
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Jan
President launches 50 MW Hayleys Fentons Mannar wind power project
Daily FT: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on 15 January launched the 50 MW wind power project developed by Hayleys Fentons Ltd.,
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Jan
Sri Lanka apparel at Source Fashion London 2026
The Morning: Sri Lanka strengthened its UK market presence at Source Fashion London 2026, held from 13 to 15 January at
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s Port City secures $ 300 million for Phase II
The Morning: CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt.) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has committed around $ 300 million
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port records 175% cargo growth in 2025
Daily FT: Hambantota International Port (HIP) has closed 2025 with a landmark performance, recording a 175% year-on-year increase in total cargo
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Jan
Sri Lanka tops list of Asia’s most affordable retirement havens
Daily FT: Sri Lanka is described as one of the cheapest and most beautiful places to retire in Asia, according to
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Jan
Sri Lanka to launch largest single-year housing drive with 31,318 units in 2026
Daily FT: Housing, Construction and Water Supply Deputy Minister T.B. Sarath has announced that the Government will construct 31,318 houses in
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Jan
Sri Lanka to revive stalled mega developments in Colombo in Q1
Daily FT: The Government has announced plans to restart long-stalled mega mixed-development projects and abandoned high-rise buildings in Colombo by the
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s COPA urges centralised digital database for archaeological sites
Daily FT: The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has underscored the urgent need for a centralised and continuously updated digital data
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s Port City Act amendments to enable offshore banks to be operationalized
The Morning: Sri Lankan banks that have been awaiting for the approval from the Central Bank to operate as offshore-banks in
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Jan
Sri Lanka reaffirms tourism readiness, recovery at networking evening in Guangzhou
Daily FT: The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, successfully hosted
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s exports top $ 17 billion in 2025 says Minister
Daily FT: Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi yesterday confirmed that Sri Lanka’s export revenues exceeded $ 17 billion in
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Jan
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia record 19% increase in 2025
Daily FT: Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia recorded a 19% increase from January to September 2025, compared to the corresponding
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Jan
Sri Lanka signs EUR 8 million grant agreement with EU for sustainable agriculture programme
The Morning: Sri Lanka has signed a EUR 8 million grant agreement with the European Union to launch a new sustainable
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Jan
Synogen commissions one of Sri Lanka’s largest rooftop solar projects
The Morning: Synogen has commissioned one of Sri Lanka’s largest rooftop solar photovoltaic projects, a 6.4 MWp installation at the manufacturing
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Jan
Sri Lanka garments gain tariff-free access to UK
The Morning: Sri Lankan garment exporters have secured expanded and more flexible access to the United Kingdom market following the implementation
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Jan
Fixing Sri Lanka’s cyclone hit railway tracks to cost over $330 million, says Deputy Minister
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka will have to spend more than $ 350 million to re-build railway tracks damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, Deputy
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Jan
$1.2 billion in projects to start in Sri Lanka’s Port City, $732 million awaiting nod
EconomyNext: Investments worth $ 1.2 billion already approved are expected to start construction in 2025 and there are $ 732 million
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Jan
Hatch Fund Singapore makes first investment in Cultive8, a globally scaling agri-tech startup
Daily FT: Hatch Fund Singapore has announced the completion of its first investment backing Cultive8, a fast-growing agri-technology startup with Sri
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Jan
BASL adopts LankaSign digital signatures to advance transformation of legal sector
Daily FT: Marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of Sri Lanka’s legal sector, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka
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Jan
Kanoo and Prudential form strategic joint venture to elevate maritime excellence in Sri Lanka
Daily FT: Kanoo Shipping, one of the oldest and most trusted maritime brands in the Middle East for the last 115
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Jan
Sri Lanka to lease 24 ex-ministerial bungalows under PPP model
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers at their first meeting for 2026 held on Monday (5) approved calling for expressions of
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Jan
Singapore Airlines increases flights to Colombo
The Morning: Singapore Airlines will commence three daytime flight services between Colombo and Singapore from 6 January 2026, further expanding connectivity
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Jan
SLPA inks terminal service agreement with French shipping company
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) signed a Terminal Service Agreement with French shipping company CMA CGM, with the
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Jan
Scienter, Orel Cloud, and Microsoft support Ditwah relief with digital Inventory Control System
Daily FT: Amid the mounting challenges of distributing relief in timely and effective manner, the Government is implementing a digital
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Jan
Sri Lanka Pavilion at Muscat Festival promotes tourism and goods
Daily FT: A Sri Lanka Pavilion promoting Sri Lanka as a tourist destination for Omani holiday makers and 10 stalls
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Jan
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 ushers next phase of growth for gem and jewellery industry
Daily FT: FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated on Saturday (3) at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, marking
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Jan
Sri Lanka to allocate nearly $ 1 billion in 2026 for roads says Minister
The Peninsula: Sri Lanka plans to allocate nearly $ 1 billion in 2026 for road construction and the repair of
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s aviation sector registered strong growth in 2025
Daily FT: The country’s aviation sector has recorded a marked recovery and expansion during the first 11 months of 2025, with
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s condominium sales surge in 3Q as prices continue to stabilize
Daily FT: Condominium market activity in the Colombo District strengthened sharply in the third quarter of 2025, with sales volumes recording
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Jan
Sri Lanka shines at International Food and Agriculture Exhibition FoodAG 2025 in Karachi
Daily FT: A 26-member Sri Lankan delegation participated in the Third International Food and Agriculture Exhibition – FoodAG 2025, held in
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Jan
Macksons Tiles Lanka records first ever tile export to Australia
Daily FT: Macksons Tiles Lanka Ltd., (Macktiles) has achieved a significant milestone with its first export of tiles to Australia, marking
09
Jan
Sri Lanka launches online EPF registration
The Morning: The online registration programme for employers and members under the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) digitalisation initiative was launched on
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Jan
Sri Lanka in Asian top 5 destinations for 2026
The Morning: Sri Lanka has secured the fifth position among the best places to visit in Asia, according to US-based digital
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Jan
New automatic clearance gates to be installed at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the installation of additional automatic passenger clearance gates at the
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s George Steuart explores opportunities in Africa
The Morning: George Steuart & Company participated in a series of high-level engagements organised by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council
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Jan
Dialog launches Sri Lanka’s largest 5G network, connecting over 1.5 million subscribers
Daily FT: In a significant step towards advancing Sri Lanka, Dialog Axiata PLC has announced the commercial launch of Dialog 5G
05
Jan
Shield Restraint Systems unveils modern manufacturing facility with $ 8.5 million investment
Daily FT: Shield Restraint Systems Ltd., has officially opened its cutting-edge manufacturing facility at the Export Processing Zone, Wathupitiwala, Nittambuwa, marking
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Jan
Sri Lanka Ports Authority to call for Expressions of Interest
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is to call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from prospective parties interested in
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Jan
The National Single Window Phase I to become operational by end-’27
The Morning: Phase I of the Trade National Single Window (TNSW) system, with six Government agencies integrated, is expected to become
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Jan
Sri Lanka to hold South Asia’s first-ever 3-day ’One Love’ reggae music festival in March
Daily FT: Sri Lanka is set to make history as it hosts South Asia’s first-ever three-day reggae music festival, ‘One Love
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Jan
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador launches Ceylon Biscuits Company products in Saudi Arabia
Daily FT: The Ceylon Biscuits Ltd., (CBL) products were officially launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by the Ambassador of