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FTSE 100 CEO launches Sinhalese edition of 'Leadership with Soul' in Sri Lanka

The Sinhalese edition follows earlier translations into French and Chinese,

August 17, 2026 3 min read

SL-China Business Council aims to boost joint trade

Sri Lanka - China Business Council holds 25th AGM, marks a quarter-century of partnership

August 13, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka-Maldives chambers ink trade pact

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Maldives Business Chamber sign MoU

August 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka launches first Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code report

Women Entrepreneurs Finance Code annual report highlights progress in access to finance and women-led enterprise growth

August 12, 2026 4 min read
Sri Lanka approves Rs1.06bn equity for Metro Transit

Lanka Metro Transit was incorporated on October 3, 2025, under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007.

Sri Lanka’s 99x restores cyclone-damaged Mahiyanganaya school IT labs

99x rebuilds flood-damaged IT labs restoring digital learning for rural schools in Mahiyanganaya

Sri Lanka to integrate NVQ into schools curricula after reaching 1 mn milestone

The government has allocated Rs. 8 bn for vocational training

August 10, 2026 2 min read

Deloitte Sri Lanka champions future-ready boards at Director Summit 2026

Deloitte contributed boardroom perspectives as strategic partner of the Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026

August 8, 2026 3 min read

Raid Amazones returns: Sri Lanka’s landmark 8th hosting set for November 2026

Kalutara has been chosen as the host place for the adventure tourism event

August 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s 2026 Kite Festival aims to skyrocket tourism drive

Kite festival will bring 80 foreign kite flyers from 30 countries and over 1,500 local participants.

August 7, 2026 3 min read

Cinnamon launches AI event platform to boost Colombo tourism

Cinnamon Box Office, a ticketing and event platform, and Cinnamon Nature Trails with focus on diving

August 7, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka SME forum set to boost market access, finance

SME forum Scale Up 2.0 to help SMEs access markets, build competitiveness and prepare for growth

August 5, 2026 2 min read

MAS Holdings joins heavyweight investors in Syntetica’s $30mn funding round

Syntetica raises $30M Series A with investment from lululemon to advance solutions for nylon recycling

August 5, 2026 4 min read

Chamber report outlines future of Sri Lanka’s automotive sector

Motor Vehicle Industry Report 2025/26 examines the challenges and opportunities facing the industry

August 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to re-invite bids for Dedduwa tourist resort: PM

Government is set to re-call Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the long-delayed Dedduwa Lake-Based Tourist Resort

August 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka corporates pledge adoption of commercial mediation to tackle court backlog

Framework gives binding and enforceable status to mediated settlement agreements,

August 5, 2026 2 min read
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India’s Cochin Chamber explores trade opportunities in Sri Lanka

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Cochin Chamber explore regional business partnerships across key sectors

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Indian chefs to dish curated cuisine at City of Dreams Sri Lanka

Globally acclaimed Indian Accent Mumbai and Ekaa to serve contemporary Indian cuisine at Indiya, City of Dreams Sri Lank

August 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals drop 1.7-pct in July

India continued to be the top source with 44,547 visitors, making up 23 percent of total arrivals.

August 3, 2026 1 min read

City of Dreams Sri Lanka marks anniversary with culinary events

Strengthened Sri Lanka’s appeal among regional and international travellers, particularly from India.

August 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka 2026 summit to connect investors and policymakers

Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 to spotlight investment opportunities and economic reform

August 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka construction activity expands in June 2026: PMI

“Many survey respondents reported that shortages of key raw materials, particularly bitumen, continued to restrain

August 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s top 100 brands hit record Rs652bn, up 17-pct

New Brand Finance data shows banking brands account for 42% of nation’s total brand value

July 31, 2026 6 min read

Sampath Bank hosts SME Business Circle in Jaffna

July 31, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Top 100 Most Valuable Brands 2026

July 31, 2026 5 min read

Gateway College acquires Malabe property for new school

July 30, 2026 1 min read
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