Oman encourages Sri Lankan investment as economic ties deepen
Daily FT: Oman has expressed interest in encouraging Sri Lankan businesses to explore investment opportunities in the country, as Colombo and
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Aug
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19
Aug
Sri Lanka evaluating 19 proposals for Mattala International Airport
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka is currently evaluating 19 proposals to operationalize the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA), with a Request for Proposals
19
Aug
Sri Lanka-China Business Council aims to boost joint trade
EconomyNext: The Sri Lanka-China Business Council (SLCHBC) will support the implementation of the Sri Lanka-China Bilateral Trade Agreement, sharpening business-matching efforts
19
Aug
Sri Lanka eyes 2027 Cricket World Cup to promote tourism and Ceylon Tea
Newswire: Sri Lanka is exploring plans to use the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa as a platform
18
Aug
Tax concessions to BOI, strategic projects top Rs. 276 billion in Sri Lanka
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s tax concessions to Board of Investment (BOI) enterprises and Strategic Development Projects (SDPs) remain substantial, with official
18
Aug
Sri Lanka to construct three new fuel storage tanks at Muthurajawela
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers approved the award of a contract for the construction of three new fuel storage tanks
18
Aug
Sri Lanka, EU hold high‑level investment talks in Colombo
Newswire: Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) convened a high‑level investment dialogue in Colombo, bringing together senior government officials and
18
Aug
CCCC explores further investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
Daily Mirror: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met a senior delegation from China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), led by Zhang Bingnan,
17
Aug
Work recommences at Sri Lanka’s Badalgama dairy factory
The Morning: The Government has recommenced work at the abandoned Badalgama dairy factory, which is scheduled to open next year and
17
Aug
Sri Lanka prepares for transport project pipeline
The Morning: Sri Lanka is to see a host of transport infrastructure projects in the next 2–3 years, as the government
17
Aug
Sri Lankan business delegation heads to Australia after 15 years
Daily FT: A Sri Lankan business delegation will be in Australia from 17 to 21 August to participate in two business
17
Aug
India–Sri Lanka textile industries interact in Colombo
Daily FT: The India–Sri Lanka Textile Trade Forum was organised on the sidelines of the Intex Sri Lanka 2026 by Worldex
14
Aug
South Asia’s premier textile and garment manufacturing platform gets underway
Daily FT: Intex–InMac Sri Lanka, South Asia’s premier international textile sourcing and garment manufacturing technology exhibition, was inaugurated recently by Industry
14
Aug
EDB eyes expansion of Sri Lanka’s graphite industry to boost mineral export revenue
Daily FT: The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is stepping up efforts to unlock the country’s vast graphite potential by
14
Aug
Colombo crowned ‘Most Happening City’ by travel writer
Daily Mirror: Calling Colombo the most happening city in the world today, renowned British travel writer and journalist Juliet Coombe declared
14
Aug
Sri Lankan Government to set up special digital transformation units
The Morning: The Government is seeking Cabinet approval to establish special digital transformation units within Government entities as a mechanism to
13
Aug
Sri Lanka to re-invite bids for Dedduwa tourist resort, says Prime Minister
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s government is set to recall Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the long-delayed Dedduwa Lake-Based Tourist Resort Development Project
13
Aug
MAS Holdings joins heavyweight investors in Syntetica’s $30 million funding round
EconomyNext: Syntetica, a French deeptech company advancing technology to recycle textile waste, has announced a 30 million dollar Series A funding
13
Aug
Ceylon and Gujarat chambers renew MoU to boost trade and investment
EconomyNext: The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI), Surat, India, have renewed an
13
Aug
Sri Lanka plans official sports tourism calendar to boost visitor arrivals
Newswire: The Government is planning to introduce an official national sports and events calendar and establish a Destination Management Office (DMO)
13
Aug
Sri Lanka lines up policy changes to support $ 5 billion digital exports
Daily FT: The Government is preparing tax, regulatory and procurement reforms, including changes to venture capital taxation, capital mobility and public
13
Aug
Sri Lanka to establish Rs. 398 million renewable energy training centre
Newswire: Cabinet approval has been granted for the construction of a new renewable energy training centre under the Ceylon German Technical
13
Aug
CEA, Dialog partner to expand e-waste collection across Sri Lanka
Newswire: Dialog Axiata has relaunched its e-Kunu electronic waste management programme in partnership with the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), allowing the
13
Aug
Steps initiated to develop Delft Island as sustainable tourism hub
Daily Mirror: The Government has initiated steps to develop Delft Island in the Northern Province as a sustainable tourism destination, with
12
Aug
Sri Lanka aims to surpass $ 36 billion in export earnings by 2030, says Minister
The Morning: Sri Lanka aims to increase its total export earnings beyond $ 36 billion by 2030, Minister of Trade, Commerce,
12
Aug
Sri Lanka’s BIA Terminal II contract to be awarded by year-end
The Morning: The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Terminal II project is expected to be awarded to the chosen contractor only by
12
Aug
Citi rates Sri Lanka recovery as remarkable; points to growth triggers
Daily FT: Citigroup Director and Economist for India and Sri Lanka Baqar Zaidi recently described Sri Lanka’s economic recovery as “remarkable”
12
Aug
Hotel Developers records profit after seven years
Daily Mirror: Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd (HDL), the state-owned enterprise and owner of the iconic Hilton Colombo, announced a significant financial
12
Aug
Indian business mission explores trade and investment opportunities in Sri Lanka
Daily FT: A 31-member business delegation from the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) concluded a three-day visit to Sri Lanka after
12
Aug
Sri Lanka economic and investment forum to focus on global growth
EconomyNext: The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 (SLEIS 2026) will bring together government, policymakers, businesses, investors, development partners, and
12
Aug
Sri Lanka to award Rs 15 billion contract for Ruwanpura Expressway Phase 1
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has recently approved a proposal to award contracts worth approximately 15 billion rupees to construct the first
12
Aug
Sri Lanka’s top 100 brands hit record Rs. 652 billion, up 17 percent
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s top 100 brands have surged 17 percent to reach a combined brand value 652 billion rupees, surpassing the
11
Aug
Port City Colombo attracts $ 2.19 billion in investments to date, says Minister
Daily Mirror: Port City Colombo has attracted investments worth $ 2.19 billion to date, Finance Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha told Parliament
11
Aug
Sri Lanka targets $ 300 million in cinnamon exports as Alba price hits record Rs. 7,500
Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka is targeting $ 300 million in cinnamon export earnings this year as farm gate prices for premium
11
Aug
Sri Lanka’s Thotalagala named on World’s 50 Best Discovery list
Daily Mirror: Thotalagala, a luxury planter’s bungalow in Sri Lanka’s Haputale, has been selected for World’s 50 Best Discovery, the global
11
Aug
Indian tourists to Sri Lanka power July recovery as arrivals top 1.28 million
Daily FT: Indian tourists have helped Sri Lanka’s tourism industry regain momentum in July, narrowing the year-on-year (YoY) decline in arrivals
10
Aug
Development partners launch working group to support Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
Daily FT: Sri Lanka has taken another step toward advancing its digital transformation agenda with the inaugural meeting of the newly
10
Aug
Charting a new course for Ceylon Tea through quality, value and resilience
Daily FT: The Colombo Tea Traders’ Association (CTTA), the apex private sector body representing Sri Lanka’s tea trade, reaffirmed its commitment
10
Aug
Malaysia tourism office in Chennai focuses on Sri Lanka
The Morning: Despite the global uncertainty brought on by the ongoing war in the Middle East, the Malaysian tourism office in
10
Aug
IFC, HSBC invest $ 40 million in Port of Colombo
The Morning: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC are investing up to $
06
Aug
Export earnings exceed $ 9 billion in 1H
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and sustained growth, with the first six months’ total earnings surpassing
06
Aug
Sri Lanka private sector urges renewable energy push amid fossil fuel risks
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s private sector has pointed out the growing need for renewable energy in meeting rising electricity demand while reducing
06
Aug
Sri Lanka seeks US maritime cooperation, invites FMC chair to visit Colombo
EconomyNext: A high-level Sri Lankan delegation has met with US maritime regulators in Washington DC to discuss ocean shipping oversight and
06
Aug
Sri Lanka’s Excello launches solar‑powered residential project
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka-based property development company, Excello Developers has launched its newest residential landmark, Aathavan by Excello, at Carron Place in
04
Aug
Sri Lanka plans four development projects in Kandy to ease traffic congestion
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka plans four development projects in Kandy to ease traffic congestion and city infrastructure, the Ministry of Transport, Highways
04
Aug
Urban Development Authority receives bids for all seven Ekala plots
The Morning: The Urban Development Authority (UDA) has received bids for all seven plots of land offered for logistics and associated
04
Aug
Sri Lanka’s king coconut GI preliminary research nears completion
The Morning: Sri Lanka has commenced the process of obtaining Geographical Indication (GI) certification for king coconut, with the preliminary research
04
Aug
‘Parakum Legacy’ tourism village project launched in Polonnaruwa
Newswire: The government has launched the ‘Parakum Legacy’ tourism village development project in Polonnaruwa with an investment of Rs. 100 million
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Jul
Cabinet approves setting up Zero-Waste Cinnamon Processing Centre in University of Ruhuna
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a Centralised Zero-Waste Biomass Cinnamon Processing Centre at the Mapalana
23
Jul
Sri Lanka to implement € 924,063 German grant for energy-efficient buildings programme
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a German-funded programme to promote energy-efficient and climate-resilient buildings in