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Sri Lanka can unlock export growth through agribusiness: IPS study

High value and export-oriented agribusiness: Unlocking agrifood sector potential in Sri Lanka - New IPS publication

September 24, 2026 2 min read

GS1 Lanka drives Sri Lanka’s shift to 2D barcodes

Unlike a conventional barcode used at checkout, a GS1 QR code can connect consumers to a wider range of product info

September 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka chamber welcomes Fitch upgrade, urges focus on reforms

"The priority now must be to preserve this stability and build on it through implementation of reforms related to trade

September 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation to procure Rs1.2bn machinery for flood mitigation

Small-scale machinery valued at an estimated 1.23 billion rupees to clear urban canals

September 23, 2026 1 min read
Kurdistan delegation, Sri Lanka business body discuss expanding trade beyond tea

Discussions covered expanding trade beyond tea, Sri Lanka’s traditional export to Iraq, with potential in food and bev...

Sri Lanka's Amana Takaful adds claim tracking, document submission on app

Customers can digitally submit the documents required to support the settlement of their claims.

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

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
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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

Sri Lanka to raise Rs195.8mn from scrap metal sales to 6 steel firms 

July 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to award Rs15bn contract for Ruwanpura Expressway Phase 1

July 28, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to form state firm to manage transport hubs

Sri Lanka has two operational multimodal transport hubs at Makumbura and Kadawatha

July 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka economic and investment forum to focus on global growth

Registrations Now Open for Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026

July 28, 2026 1 min read

Russia’s NOSTROY explores Sri Lanka ventures

Russian construction sector delegation visits Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation

July 27, 2026 1 min read

India's tax treaty changes highlight need for Sri Lanka to modernise treaty network

“International tax rules are evolving rapidly, and businesses should view these changes as an opportunity to strengthe...

July 25, 2026 4 min read

JICA strengthens Sri Lanka’s water security with Anuradhapura project

It is the second-largest ongoing water supply project in Sri Lanka

July 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's private sector to host networking with Indian Chamber of Commerce

A business networking session with a visiting delegation from the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC), India,

July 24, 2026 2 min read
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