Sri Lanka targets private investment to drive climate finance strategy
Daily FT: Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has said Sri Lanka will move to mobilise private and international capital to implement
Daily FT: Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma has said Sri Lanka will move to mobilise private and international capital to implement
Daily FT: As Sri Lanka accelerates its digital transformation, Firstdoctor is redefining healthcare innovation with the launch of a cloud-based doctor
Daily FT: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has said total apparel exports for the period January to September 2025 stood
The Morning: The Ministry of Digital Economy has invited Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the design, development, maintenance, and support of
The Morning: During the 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s foreign direct investment inflows, including foreign commercial loans for investments to Board of Investment (BOI)-approved enterprises, have
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved amendments to the Mahinda Rajapaksa-era Strategic Development Projects Act to enable tax incentives
Daily FT: Panasian Power PLC has said it has successfully connected a 5MW ground-mounted solar project at Deegawapiya, Ampara, to the
Daily FT: Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed agreements for a $ 106.9 million financing package to
The Morning: In a significant transaction on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), prominent Sri Lankan businessman and billionaire Dhammika Perera has
he Morning: The Government has commenced the process of drafting regulations to govern the establishment and operation of electric charging stations
Daily FT: Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC, a joint venture between the Government of Sri Lanka and Ashok Leyland Ltd., of India,
Daily FT: Port City Colombo has been named the ‘Best Knowledge Zone – Asia Pacific Region’ and received a ‘Highly Commended’
The Morning: The gemstones market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.30% to reach $
The Morning: The proposed renovation and expansion of the Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port remains in limbo as Sri Lanka continues to negotiate
The Morning: The final agreement with Sinopec concerning the delayed $ 3.7 billion refinery project in Hambantota is expected to be
Ada Derana: Virtusa Corporation, a leading global provider of digital strategy, engineering, and IT services, announced the expansion of its Sri
Daily FT: WindForce PLC yesterday said that it has finalised a Rs. 50 million, 24-year land lease agreement for the 100-megawatt
Daily FT: eChannelling has launched ‘eMindCare,’ a first-of-its-kind holistic mental wellbeing platform designed to make expert mental health and psychosocial wellbeing
The Morning: Hayleys Fentons Limited announced the launch of Hayleys Mobility, a new venture delivering cutting-edge new-energy vehicle solutions and infrastructure,
Daily FT: Gestetner of Ceylon PLC has said that Hong Kong-based World Elite Ltd. has acquired a controlling 50.01% stake in
Daily FT: WindForce PLC has announced the acquisition of a 51% equity stake in Safe Power International Ltd., with the remaining
Daily FT: Germany’s multinational financial services giant Deutsche Bank last week said with macroeconomic indicators improving Sri Lanka is at a
The Morning: Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra called for international business and investment partnership to be enabled
EconomyNext: The Reserve Bank of India has allowed Indian banks to give loans to customers in Sri Lanka Bhutan and Nepal
Daily FT: SriLankan Airlines and Saudia Airlines have renewed and expanded their interline agreement, strengthening the long-standing partnership between the two
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s global promotion campaign is awaiting special Cabinet approval, along with recommendations from the Tourism Advisory Committee, according
The Morning: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake noted that a secure environment for investments has now been established in Sri Lanka, highlighting
Daily FT: Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has urged the Government to focus on developing the Northern and Eastern
Daily FT: The fifth Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the All Island Dairy Association (AIDA) was recently held at The Ceylon
Daily FT: Sysco LABS Sri Lanka hosted the inaugural ‘Sysco LABS Dialogues – Academia, Policy & Industry in Information and Communications
Daily FT: The 2025 Michelin Key distinctions, recognising the world’s leading hotels for exceptional hospitality, have been announced, with all three
Daily FT: Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) recorded a 14.4% year-on-year increase in air traffic during the first eight months of 2025,
Daily FT: Sanken Construction Ltd., has been awarded the contract worth Rs. 3 billion for an airfield facility at Ratmalana Airport.The
The Morning: The government has decided to extend the concessionary period granted to the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in relation to
The Morning: WindForce PLC has strengthened its leadership in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector by acquiring a 51% equity stake in
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s launch of the 5G spectrum will be a key pathway for economic growth, Digital Economy Deputy Minister
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s government seeks to facilitate more Indian investment in the private sector-driven hospitality segment, rather than restrict such
The Morning: The Government of Sri Lanka has reinstated the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system from 15 October, with the intention
The Morning: The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun, affirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s
Welvaart Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, an offshore company registered under the Port City Commission of Sri Lanka, recently signed an MOU
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Electricity Board, had tendered for 100MW/100MWh battery energy systems (BESS), to upgrade its grid to accommodate
Daily FT: The Government yesterday formally issued the Notice of Assignment (NoA) for the 2025 5G spectrum auction, setting in motion
Daily FT: The Rotary Club of Colombo East, in collaboration with Boutiques in Sri Lanka, successfully hosted the SME Conclave Boutique
The Morning: The Government has revealed plans to commence the construction of the Rambukkana-Galagedara section of the Central Expressway within this
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s creative and craft sector has marked a landmark moment with the launch of SEVA, a transdisciplinary cultural
Daily FT: Sri Lanka showcased its export potential, investment opportunities, and tourism offerings at the Sri Lanka Business Forum and Networking
The Morning: Sri Lanka hosted a promotional high tea event in Jordan recently, according to a statement released by the Embassy
Newswire: Flight services between Katunayake and Colombo were officially launched on 3 October, with Beira Lake designated as a water aerodrome,
Daily FT: Japan and Sri Lanka agreed to deepen cooperation across economic, investment, security and multilateral fronts, issuing a joint statement