Sri Lanka targets $ 4 billion tourism revenue in 2026 with interim global PR push in April
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is entering a new phase, one driven not by record-breaking arrivals alone, but by a
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is entering a new phase, one driven not by record-breaking arrivals alone, but by a
Daily FT: Global logistics company DTDC Express Ltd., has partnered with Prompt Xpress International Ltd., to expand its logistics footprint in
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Department of National Botanic Gardens states that the income generated from the country’s botanical gardens exceeded Rs.
The Morning: The future development and positioning of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is being pursued through a joint marketing and operational
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a revised reimbursement framework to fast-track the implementation of the “Communication to the
The Morning: Belluna Lanka Pvt. Ltd., the South Asian arm of Japan’s Belluna Co. Ltd., has partnered with Sanken Overseas (Private)
The Morning: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh has conducted its first virtual regulatory workshop to guide Sri Lankan food
The Morning: WindForce PLC has received Letters of Award for 12 standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under an international
Daily FT: The manufacturing and services sectors have kicked off 2026 with expansions, but at a slower rate compared to the
Daily FT: The Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Executive Vice President Okumura Akiko yesterday said it is looking to reset and
The Morning: Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd. (AASL) recorded the highest monthly passenger movements in its history, handling
The Morning: The northern region of Jaffna has captured international attention after Condé Nast Traveller India published a richly detailed feature
Daily Mirror: Home Lands Property Investment Roadshow 2026 brought together investors, homeowners and industry stakeholders for a full-day showcase to witness
Daily Mirror: Fine Food Australia 2026 will see its first Sri Lanka Pavilion from August 31 to September 3, 2026, at
Daily FT: Macktiles has launched Macktiles Australia in Victoria, marking a major milestone for Sri Lankan manufacturing and a strategic entry
Daily FT: The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) will host the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 on 30 March
Daily FT: The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Shannon Cowlin, paid a courtesy
Daily FT: Officials of the Digital Economy Ministry outlined plans to provide every citizen with high-speed broadband connectivity by 2029, highlighting
Daily FT: The ninth edition of the Boat & Marine Show organised collectively by the Chamber of Marine Industries of Sri
Daily FT: The Export Development Board (EDB) had a high-level meeting with Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka to Hong Kong Hung
The Morning: The Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation has revealed plans to invite fresh Expressions of Interest (EOIs) under multiple
The Morning: The expert committee appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers to review Sri Lanka’s current and future trade agreements is
The Morning: Sri Lanka is set to call for proposals within the next two to three months from interested parties for
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s GovPay digital payment platform has marked its first year in operation, processing transactions exceeding Rs. 2.7 billion
EconomyNext: A prospective bidder for Canwill Holdings, a state company that owns Colombo’s half-build ‘Hyatt’ building, has inquired about the possibility
Daily Mirror: The government is working tirelessly with international partners to position Sri Lanka as a credible regional and global hub
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has last week approved the implementation of the National Mineral Policy 2026, a revised framework
Daily FT: The Indian Hotels Company Ltd., (IHCL) has signed an agreement to develop a 220-key Taj-branded hotel in Weligama, expanding
Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka’s retail sector is stepping into a new sustainability era with the launch of the country’s first environmental
Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka is giving its event management industry a major boost, with the launch of a 25-member advisory council
Daily Mirror: Tokyo Cement Group posted a sharp pickup in third-quarter revenue, riding a recovery in construction activity, though profitability came
Daily FT: Sri Lanka has officially rolled out its Digital Nomad Visa (DNV), a new long-stay residence facility aimed at attracting
Daily FT: Indian Acting High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Dr. Satyanjal Pandey said India’s rapid economic expansion, coupled with its continued
Daily FT: Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Chairman Admiral (Retd.) Sirimevan Ranasinghe yesterday underscored the importance of technology adoption, skills development,
The Morning: The Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando during a programme on Ada Derana stated that the Government continues to maintain
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s authorities have begun preliminary discussions on introducing freestyle skydiving operations as a potential adventure tourism product, with
Daily FT: Construction of two major road infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Kandy formally moved forward yesterday, with
Daily FT: Sri Lanka recently held the Boat and Marine Show and Conference 2026, as South Asia’s leading marine lifestyle and
The Morning: Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport recorded its highest number of air passengers in 2025, according to the Ministry of Ports
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port is expected to see an expansion of its container throughput by 6.5 million twenty-foot equivalent
Daily FT: Sri Lanka presented a clear message of confidence, reform, and long-term opportunity at the exclusive Port City Colombo Investor
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s $ 1.2 billion in coconut export earnings last year (2025), which represented a 43% growth from the
The Morning: Sri Lanka welcomed a record number of foreign visitors in January, marking the highest tourist arrivals ever recorded in
The Morning: Despite the weather impact of cyclone Ditwah causing a loss of at least 1 million kilograms of Ceylon tea in December
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved calling for project proposals for a value addition project for rock phosphate mined by Lanka
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka is offering land in Colombo to investors for a high-rise mixed development project, and land near Gregory Lake
Daily FT: Yaden Laboratories Ltd., 100% Sri Lankan-owned and the nation’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, has announced a major expansion of its
Daily FT: The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) successfully organised the Sri Lankan National
Daily FT: A Sri Lankan delegation headed by Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently met with senior officials
Daily FT: The Sri Lanka-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in