EDB and NMRA unite to drive Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical export growth
Daily FT: A special discussion was recently held in Colombo to address barriers hindering Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical export sector and to
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Sri Lanka mulls making tourist spots zero emission zones
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s government is considering transforming tourist zones into “Zero Emission” zones in the future, the government information department has
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Jun
CICT handles record 2,241-tonne battery cargo for Sri Lanka grid
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) said it successfully handled a 2,241 tonne Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), in
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Jun
Sri Lankan Mango varieties take centre stage in Bahrain
Newswire: Sri Lankan mangoes took centre stage at Bahrain’s vibrant Mango festivals this May and June, featured prominently by two of
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Jun
Sri Lanka’s DCD targets $ 300 million Ceylon Cinnamon exports in 2026
The Morning: The Department of Cinnamon Development (DCD) is targeting $ 300 million in Ceylon Cinnamon export earnings in 2026, building
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Jun
Sri Lanka to overhaul petroleum infrastructure
The Morning: Sri Lanka is set to embark on a sweeping overhaul of its petroleum infrastructure, with State energy institutions collectively
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Jun
HNB, Hayleys partner to boost agricultural growth via mechanization
Daily FT: HNB PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Ltd. to expand leasing solutions for modern
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Jun
Sri Lanka gets new global marina front address from Prime-Melwa
Daily FT: Prime and Melwa have unveiled the Prime Marina Sales Suite at Port City Colombo, a first of its kind
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Jun
Home Lands says 50% of Port City twin tower project sold ahead of launch
Daily FT: Home Lands says it has pre-sold 50% of the units in its upcoming Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo
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Jun
Embassy of Sri Lanka and VJSC Co. host tourism promotion event in Viet Nam
Daily FT: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Viet Nam, in collaboration with VJSC Co., Ltd., successfully co-hosted a tourism promotion
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Jun
New investments reinforce Colombo Port City’s role as growth catalyst
Daily FT: Colombo Port City reached a significant milestone in its development as a leading regional business and investment destination following
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Jun
BOI holds fourth Japan-Sri Lanka investment dialogue
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) convened the fourth Working-Level Meeting of the Japan-Sri Lanka Committee on Business Environment
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Jun
300 MW of renewable energy projects underway in Sri Lanka, deputy minister outlines plans
Newswire: Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas says Sri Lanka cannot rely on battery storage alone for its energy transition, stressing the need
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Jun
AI and Data Analytics Summit 2026 drives nation’s digital future
Daily Mirror: The AI and Data Analytics Summit 2026 organised by the Sri Lanka Section of BCS, the Chartered Institute for
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Jun
Pelwatte Dairy commissions Sri Lanka’s largest dairy effluent treatment plant
Daily Mirror: Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited has commissioned its state-of-the-art Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) at its Buttala manufacturing facility, marking a
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Jun
Belavia to resume flights to Sri Lanka
The Morning: Belavia has announced the resumption of flights to Sri Lanka starting 27 October. The route will be operated on
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Jun
Sri Lankan sapphire “Peacock of Ceylon” fetches over Rs. 500 million at Geneva auction
Daily FT: A rare Sri Lankan sapphire has fetched approximately USD 1.75 million at a prestigious international auction, with the 102.40-carat
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Jun
HayWind receives first 25 MW turbines for Mannar wind farm
Daily FT: HayWind One Ltd., the wind energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Ltd., has achieved a major milestone in the development
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Jun
Radisson transfers Sri Lanka’s Galadari management to Belgian affiliate
EconomyNext: Raddison Hotel Asia Pacific Investments has transferred its rights in Galadari Hotels to its affiliate, Radisson Hospitality Belgium BV, the
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Jun
98 Acres Resort to expand in Ella with USD 5.1 million investment deal
Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is set for a significant boost following a USD 5.1 million investment agreement signed between
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Jun
Sri Lanka awards wind power transmission tender for Mullikulam Lot A to India’s RS Infraprojects
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka has awarded a $ 6.04 million contract, around Rs. 499.66 million, (excluding VAT) for construction of Lot A
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Jun
Sri Lanka approves Rs. 1.4 billion for 10-city development plan
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to fast-track urban modernisation and branding projects across select towns, including the president’s
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Jun
Sri Lanka Tourism holds roadshows in major cities in Poland
Newswire: The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, in coordination with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Warsaw, held a series of
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Jun
Melbourne investors invited to explore Port City Colombo opportunities
Newswire: Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has invited Victorian investors to explore new opportunities being developed in Port City Colombo,
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Jun
LG launches first-ever business innovation centre in Sri Lanka
Daily FT: LG Electronics marked a historic milestone in the Sri Lankan commercial technology landscape with the grand opening of its
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Jun
SriLankan Airlines set for PPP push and new heads, says Minister
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka is moving to transition its loss-making national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, into a public-private partnership (PPP) venture within the
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Jun
Hundreds of hectares of state plantation land opened to investors
Newswire: Sri Lanka has officially launched the second phase of its initiative to offer underutilised state plantation lands and assets for
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Jun
EU-Sri Lanka forum discusses maritime, logistics hub potential
EconomyNext: The EU-Sri Lanka Business Roundtable held in Colombo had key stakeholders discuss how Sri Lanka can strengthen its position as
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Jun
Sri Lanka unveils South Asia’s first Solar Bakery Oven
Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka became the first country in South Asia to unveil a solar hybrid bakery oven, designed with both
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Jun
Lanka Ashok Leyland posts strong FY 26; declares 300% dividend
Daily FT: Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC has recorded an outstanding financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, with Profit
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Jun
Sri Lankan government mandates SL-GAP certification for fruit and vegetable exports to EU
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to make it mandatory for all fresh fruit and vegetable exports
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Jun
Sri Lanka’s BOI launches ‘Ready to Invest’ with $ 3 billion FDI proposals across eight sectors
Daily FT: The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has launched a new digital investment platform titled ‘Ready to Invest,’
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Jun
Milestone in strengthening climate-resilient aquaculture and rural livelihoods
Daily FT: The International Labour Organisation (ILO), in collaboration with Cargills (Ceylon) PLC and with support from the Government of Norway,
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Jun
Pelwatte goes for Rs. 1.86 billion investment in greenfield liquid milk manufacturing facility
Daily FT: Pelwatte Dairy Industries Limited has announced a significant new investment through its fully owned subsidiary, Pelwatte Foods Ltd., to
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Jun
Sri Lanka goods exports rise 9.87% in April, driven by coconut and rubber products, F&B
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports rose 9.87 percent to 1,063.77 million dollars in April 2026 from a year ago, driven by
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Jun
Home Lands unveils ‘Central Park Boulevard Port City’ twin tower high-rise
Daily Mirror: Market leader Home Lands revealed the name of its latest most iconic twin tower high-rise development project in the
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Jun
Sri Lanka pushes AI-powered ‘National Cybersecurity Framework’ amid rising digital fraud threats
Daily FT: Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne said Sri Lanka is moving to establish a unified national cybersecurity architecture powered
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Jun
Digital transformation drive launched to modernise Sri Lanka’s tea industry
Daily Mirror: Taking a major step towards digital transformation, Sri Lanka’s traditional tea industry witnessed the inauguration of a digital tea
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Jun
Indian tourists secure nearly 50% arrivals in Sri Lanka 1H May as market shifts to Asia
Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka welcomed 75,465 tourists during the first 17 days of May 2026, with India dominating the arrivals board,
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Jun
FitsAir to launch Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flights from June
Newswire: Sri Lanka is expanding air connectivity with western India as part of efforts to boost tourism, with direct Ahmedabad–Colombo services
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Jun
Indian and Sri Lankan companies sign contract for 220kV double circuit transmission line project
Daily FT: Jyoti Structures Ltd., India, as lead partner, along with Hayleys Fentons Ltd., has signed a joint venture contract for
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Jun
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to sustainability at International Tea Day conference in China
Daily FT: Plantations and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyaratne recently reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s commitment to building a sustainable and community-focused tea
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Jun
Sri Lanka welcomes new era of festival tourism as SLTDA and SLTPB
Daily FT: Sri Lanka is preparing to make history in the global tourism and events landscape as the internationally anticipated ‘ONE
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Jun
Booking.com fame Jeff Hoffman says small nations can leapfrog by embracing technology
Daily FT: An early architect behind the global growth of Booking.com, Jeff Hoffman last week called on smaller nations such as
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Jun
Sri Lanka strengthens quality seed availability
Daily FT: The Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Ministry and the Department of Agriculture, with the technical support of the Food
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Jun
Prime Melwa formally starts Asia’s Global Marina Front Masterpiece
Daily FT: Prime Melwa Port City Ltd., has formally commenced its highly anticipated world-class marina living experience at Port City Colombo,
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Jun
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals improve in May after falling on Middle East conflict
EconomyNext: Tourist arrivals into Sri Lanka improved in May, the official data showed, after falling in March and April due to
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Jun
Hellmann, MAS Holdings expands South Asia network with Sri Lanka logistics hub
EconomyNext: Hellmann MAS Supply Chain, a joint venture between Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdings, has developed a logistics facility in
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Jun
New cargo airline ‘WEAIR’ to strengthen Sri Lanka’s regional connectivity
Daily FT: WEAIR, a newest competitor into Sri Lanka’s cargo aviation sector, is set to commence operations on 28 May 2026,
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Jun
Menzell Doehle Group expands footprint with strategic stake in Westport Marine
Daily FT: The Hamburg-based Menzell Doehle Group has announced the acquisition of a 40% stake in Colombo’s Westport Marine Ltd., marking