Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a Centralised Zero-Waste Biomass Cinnamon Processing Centre at the Mapalana
Daily FT: The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of a German-funded programme to promote energy-efficient and climate-resilient buildings in
Newswire: Sri Lanka has taken a fresh step in expanding its premium tea footprint in the Middle East with the launch
Newswire: High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Mahishini Colonne inaugurated Sri Lanka’s Signature Sensations at Tamra, Shangri-La Eros New Delhi,
Daily FT: Investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) account for 19% of foreign investor interest in Port City Colombo, with
Daily FT: Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is in discussions to acquire a significant stake in Hambantota International Port as part of
EconomyNext: A 31-member business delegation led by India’s top export promotion body, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), visited Sri Lanka recently,
The Morning: Investor appetite for the development of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has shown a marked improvement, with over
Daily FT: The Colombo Port City Economic Commission will shortly invite proposals for an international university, hospital, and school, as it
Daily Mirror: In a significant step towards advancing circularity, Hirdaramani Apparel collaborates with the University of Moratuwa on a three-year research
Daily Mirror: The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau is set to launch a series of targeted interim promotional campaigns starting early
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s Hambantota International Port (HIP) has recorded its highest-ever monthly throughput for both roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) and container operations in
Daily FT: Stanley Lifestyles, India’s leading luxury furniture and lifestyle brand, has officially entered the Sri Lankan market through a strategic
Daily FT: Melco Resorts and Entertainment, a globally recognised leader in luxury integrated resorts, continues to redefine destination hospitality through a
Daily Mirror: SLASSCOM successfully concluded SLASSCOM Quality Summit 2026, held under the theme ‘From Quality to Intelligence: QA’s Role in the
Daily Mirror: Sri Lanka has stepped up efforts to attract Thai investment and expand bilateral trade by hosting a business forum
Daily FT: Sri Lanka stepped up efforts to expand its food and beverage exports to Asia through a strong presence at
Daily FT: Hikkaduwa Beach Resorts PLC and Waskaduwa Beach Resorts PLC have completed the refurbishment and upgrade of their respective Citrus-branded
Daily Mirror: China Harbour Engineering Company’s Port City Colombo confirmed a $ 300 million foreign direct investment (FDI) commitment in January
The Morning: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the Government aims to increase Sri Lanka’s economic growth from its current
Daily FT: The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) has welcomed the selection of Sri Lanka as the world’s top trending
Daily FT: Vietjet has opened bookings with special launch fares for its new Colombo-Ho Chi Minh City route, scheduled to commence
Daily FT: Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed on a series of initiatives to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, including expanding trade,
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany’s Import Promotion Desk (IPD) have signed an agreement to continue their partnership
Newswire: Sri Lanka is moving to introduce a Single Window approval mechanism for foreign film productions in a bid to simplify
Newswire: Sri Lanka is set to introduce a 250‑megawatt solar battery storage system to strengthen the national grid, according to a
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka has significant economic opportunities with Germany in logistics, manufacturing, renewable energy, green technologies, digital transformation, and tourism, German
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to initiate the procurement process for the construction of Phase 1 of the
Daily FT: The Government is moving to restructure its smallholder tea sector through a large-scale “Ceylon Tea Village” programme aimed at
Daily FT: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed an ambitious push to transform four key export industries into major foreign exchange
EconomyNext: Sunshine Healthcare and Zydus Lifesciences will build a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sri Lanka at a cost of over 20
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to electrify three high-density railway corridors as part of a long-term modernisation strategy
Daily FT: Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe expressed confidence that Sri Lanka’s ambitious target of increasing exports to
Daily FT: Home Lands Group has marked another significant milestone with the acquisition of its second land parcel within Port City
Daily FT: Sri Lanka and Thailand are looking to leverage the recently concluded Sri Lanka–Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA), stronger business-to-business
The Morning: Sri Lanka’s ICT sector is gaining momentum as a major contributor to service exports, with the sector recording around
Daily FT: The private sectors of Sri Lanka and Benelux countries Belgium and Luxembourg recently forged new alliances aimed at boosting
Daily FT: For many Sri Lankan businesses, India has long represented a market of immense potential. Yet despite its proximity and
Daily FT: At the request of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka budget airline FitsAir has started direct flights between Colombo and Ahmedabad, becoming the only airline to offer non-stop
The Morning: Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.6 in May 2026,
The Morning: In a move set to significantly boost the country’s domestic refining capacity, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will be
Newswire: UK Trade Envoy Lord Hannett of Everton and British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry
Newswire: Sri Lanka’s historic gem capital is set to shine on the global stage as preparations are finalized for the international
Daily FT: Prime-Melwa has become the largest property investor in Port City Colombo, following the acquisition of their third and one
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Digital Economy and stock market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have joined hands to explore
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s services sector expanded in May 2026 as business activity rebounded, according to a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by
EconomyNext: Sri Lanka’s cabinet has greenlit a plan to call investors to develop 108 acres of land in Hambantota for an
Daily FT: The long-delayed second passenger terminal project at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) moved a step closer to resumption following high-level
Daily FT: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) Chairman Bai Yinzhan and a company delegation at