Potential in promoting Sri Lanka’s art and culture to attract tourists
Ada Derana: “Tourism would not exist without culture. Culture is one of the principal motivations for the movement of people,
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Sep
Sri Lankan Embassy in Bahrain organizes “Sri Lanka Fest” at Lulu Hypermarket, Bahrain
Daily FT: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in coordination with Lulu Hypermarket, organized a week-long
22
Sep
Orel Corporation and John Keells Research to develop antibacterial switches and sockets range
Daily FT: Orel Corporation, a leading name in electrical manufacturing, has partnered with the innovative minds at John Keells Research
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Sep
Indian CEOs in India Sri Lanka Society to promote investments into Sri Lanka
Daily FT: Members of the Sri Lanka India Society comprising Indian CEOs yesterday assured Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena to promote
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Sep
LAUGFS Gas and Lanka Indian Oil Company to reshape Sri Lanka’s energy sector
Ada Derana: LAUGFS Gas PLC, a leading energy solutions provider, and Lanka Indian Oil Company (IOC), a prominent petroleum company
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s Dilmah unveils supply chain sustainability road map
Daily FT: Establishing a sustainable supply chain implies “shaping a company’s investment, operational and procurement decisions to achieve positive environmental,
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Sep
Tea Exporters Association highlights industry resilience against global challenges
Daily FT: The Tea Exporters’ Association’s (TEA) 24th Annual General Meeting (AGM) concluded on a positive note, celebrating the success
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Sep
Sri Lankan government green lights 700 MW solar power project in Kilinochchi
Daily FT: The Government approved the establishment of a 700 MW solar power plant, complemented by a battery energy storage
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Sep
Sri Lankan government grants approval to set up three private medical colleges
Ada Derana: In a significant development, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella announced that the Cabinet has granted approval for the
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings to $ 1.3 billion mark in first eight months
Daily FT: Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings surpassed over $ 1.3 billion in the first eight months of 2023, in tandem
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Sep
Chinese industrialists seek partnership for major fisheries investment in Sri Lanka
Daily FT: A Chinese delegation led by Fujian Province Aquatic Products Wholesale Industry Association Chairman Yushu Huang called on Prime
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Sep
JAT sets new benchmark in manufacturing excellence with new binder plant in Horana
Daily FT: JAT Holdings PLC, Sri Lanka’s market leader in wood coatings and brushes, recently achieved a significant milestone, with
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Sep
UDA calls for RFPs to restore and develop two iconic properties in city
Daily FT: Urban Development Authority (UDA) Chairman Nimesh Herath has announced calls for Request for Proposals (RFPs) to restore and
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Sep
Ceylon Energy sets up “Supporting Electricity Supply Reliability Improvement Project”
The Morning: Ceylon Energy, an alliance of St. Theresa Industries, announced the commencement of its first tower erection under the
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Sep
Novel Port Community System for Colombo Port as part of developing digital infrastructure
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has unveiled plans to introduce a novel Port Community System along with
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Sep
Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce explores trade expansion with Sri Lanka
The Morning: Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce President and Israel-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Anat Bernstein-Reich met Sri Lanka Export
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Sep
Sri Lankan government to amend Export Agriculture Promotion Act
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers at its recent meeting had given its go-ahead to amend the Export Agriculture Promotion
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Sep
Lanka Mineral Sands to ship largest-ever export order to China
Daily FT: Lanka Mineral Sands (LMS) was to ship its largest-ever consignment of mineral sands by value last week, signaling
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Sep
Investors called to purchase e-buses for Western Province
The Morning: An Expression of Interest (EoI) called to purchase 200 electric buses for operation in the Western Province, Minister
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Sep
Air Arabia announces new weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to Sri Lanka
The Morning: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced a new route connecting Abu Dhabi to Colombo, Sri Lanka. With operations
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Sep
Iran brews new hope for Sri Lanka’s tea exports
The Sunday Morning: Tea exporters have reported a noticeable uptick in tea exports to Iran over the last month, coinciding
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Sep
India boosts financial allocation for Sri Lankan grant projects by 50%
Daily FT: Responding to rapid changes in the economic landscape of Sri Lanka, Government of India (GOI) has increased the
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Sep
CGJTA makes boldest move to boost gems of Sri Lanka
Daily FT: The China fort Gem and jewelry Traders Association (CGJTA) yesterday unveiled ‘Gem Sri Lanka’ (GSL), a world-class inaugural
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Sep
Australian Trade Delegation 2023 set for “Journey of Exploration” to strengthen bilateral ties
Daily FT: The Sri Lanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce unveiled an unprecedented initiative that promises to further strengthen the
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Sep
Sri Lanka unveils National Hydrogen Roadmap for Green Energy revolutions
Daily FT: In a bid to achieve a sustainable and greener future, the Power and Energy Ministry unveiled the National
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Sep
Sri Lanka and Thailand to sign FTA on 3 February 2024
Daily FT: Sri Lanka and Thailand aim to sign the bilateral Free Trade Agreement on 3 February 2024 to coincide
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Sep
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka cross 900,000-mark in first 8 months
The Morning: Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka crossed the 900,000-mark this year on 30 August, according to the latest statistics
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s Hingurakgoda Airport to become international
The Sunday Morning: Feasibility studies have commenced for the development of the Hingurakgoda Airport into an international civil airport and
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Sep
Cathay Pacific to resume flights to Colombo from February 2024
Daily FT: Cathay Pacific has announced the resumption of flights to and from Colombo beginning 2 February 2024 after a
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Sep
New push to boost Sri Lankan exports to Australia through ‘A Journey of Exploration’
Daily FT: The Sri Lanka and Australia Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday unveiled a new initiative titled ‘A Journey of
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Sep
Sri Lanka-China investment forum concludes in Shanghai
The Morning: The Sri Lanka China Investment Promotion Forum 2023 was held in Shanghai on 5 September. Representing Sri Lanka,
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Sep
Wind Force commences development of a 10 MW solar power project in Kebithigollewa
The Morning: Wind Force PLC has officially signed the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the development of the 10 MW
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Sep
Colliers confident as Sri Lanka story getting better now
Daily FT: World renowned specialists in real estate services and investment management, Colliers International Consultancy and Valuation (Singapore) Ltd., is
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Sep
China CMPort optimistic about logistic hub project in Colombo Port
The Morning: China Merchants Port Holdings (CMPort) is optimistic about its $ 391 million investment in the South Asia Commercial
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Sep
COYLE explores collaborative opportunities with Chinese Embassy to boost bilateral ties
Daily FT: The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) has expressed interest in fostering closer ties with the People’s Republic
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Sep
Sri Lankan Airlines takes beauty of Jaffna to the world to promote Northern Province
Daily FT: Sri Lankan Airlines, as a prime promoter of the country’s tourism, has launched its latest campaign ‘The Colors
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Sep
Sri Lanka steps up efforts for more breakthroughs in Chinese market
Daily FT: The Department of Commerce under the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Security successfully organized the participation of
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Sep
Abans Solar takes lead in propelling Sri Lanka towards eco-friendly energy solutions
Daily FT: In a world grappling with pollution and energy scarcity, a mere 1% of the sun’s radiance holds the
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Sep
The Lost Hostels expands into Sri Lanka with two hostels
The Morning: The Lost Hostels unveils the opening of two new hostels in Sri Lanka. This strategic expansion marks a
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpass $ 1 billion mark in July
The Morning: The Export Development Board (EDB) says Sri Lanka’s earnings from merchandise exports increased by 2.18% in July 2023
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Sep
Sri Lanka to position as repeat travel destination
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) aspires in positioning Sri Lanka as a repeat travel destination in
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Sep
Sri Lanka seeks foreign investors for Build, Operate, and Transfer basis e-bus project
Daily FT: The Government is inviting investors for an electric bus initiative on a Build, Operate, and Transfer (BOT) basis
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Sep
Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewelry Association unveils Strategic Hub Proposal
The Morning: The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewelry Association (SLGJA) recently presented its “Sri Lanka Gemstone Hub Strategy–Sapphire Capital of
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Sep
Invest in Sri Lanka to reap long term benefits says Unilever
The Morning: Unilever Sri Lanka believes that investing in a country like Sri Lanka that struggled for a short time
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Sep
Fresh Government Gazette further boosts Colombo Port City as special economic zone
Daily FT: The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) has achieved a significant milestone in its journey to transform the
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Sep
Visa sees digital payments doubling to $ 14 billion by 2027
Daily FT: Global leader Visa has revealed that digital payments in Sri Lanka would double to $ 14 billion by
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Aug
Bravo Korea and Kyungshin Cables to invest $ 200 million in a manufacturing firm in Sri Lanka
Daily FT: Bravo Korea Co. Ltd., in collaboration with Kyungshin Cables Co.Ltd., is gearing up to make a significant mark
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Aug
Sri Lanka’s Pelwatte Dairy to take AI to farmers through training sessions
Daily FT: Pelwatte Dairy has begun a series of farmer training sessions that incorporates Artificial Intelligence based farming know-how. Aimed
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Aug
Sri Lanka to reach global markets through digitalization
The Morning: Sri Lanka embraces digitalization to overcome the economic crisis, paving the path to a robust, competitive, and export-driven
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Aug
Sri Lanka gem and jewelry exports eye Middle East and China
The Morning: Sri Lanka is eyeing the Middle Eastern countries and China for gem and jewelry exports as its major