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Sri Lanka economic summit to focus on energy transition

Infrastructure and policy frameworks needed to support the country’s transition towards a modern and competitive energ...

September 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's monthly tourism revenue rises for first time in 10 months; up 2.1-pct in August 2026 

Tourist arrivals have dropped 2-pct in first eight months, revenue down 10-pct

September 19, 2026 2 min read

Prime Melwa to invest $112mn in development in Sri Lanka's Port City

"The proposed development aims to construct a landmark mixed-use waterfront project in the Colombo Port City"

September 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka approves additional Rs2.5bn for paddy procurement as harvest surges

PMB originally planned to buy 39,500 metric tons across 143 warehouses

September 15, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka’s Galadari Colombo to reopen as Radisson Blu in Q4 2026

The 450+ room hotel overlooking Galle Face Green and the Indian Ocean is currently undergoing refurbishment.

Sri Lanka to recover Rs9.7bn Port City Treasury spend with first land lease

The commission has already identified four government plots and is preparing to market one of them to investors,

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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Sri Lanka boards told to anticipate change, not just monitor results

Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026, by the The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID)

July 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to buy 600 deluxe buses for Rs14.4bn

For intercity/long distance services of the Sri Lanka Transport Board

July 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka private sector urges renewable energy push amid fossil fuel risks

Energy sector stakeholders identify priorities to accelerate Sri Lanka's renewable energy transition

July 20, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s Excello launches solar‑powered residential project

Rising eight storeys high, Aathavan by Excello comprises 44 units engineered in a range of versatile configurations

July 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka plans 4 development projects in Kandy to ease traffic congestion 

July 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to recruit 30,000 teachers to fix shortages

Around 180,000 qualified candidates sat for the competitive recruitment examination held in May.

July 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka chamber's BCCS 2026 to guide businesses on ESG reporting

Ceylon Chamber to host BCCS 2026 launch seminar on strengthening ESG reporting and strategy

July 15, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s NIBM launches Innovative Business Model Awards 2026

BIBMA 2026 is a platform to bring together more than 500 companies from across the country to share their knowledge

July 15, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka new national livestock policy counts on private sector

Will focus on private sector-led development and building market-oriented competitive production

July 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to establish biomass cinnamon processing centre in Ruhuna University

Joint venture between Ministry of Science and Technology, Industrial Technology Institute, Ruhuna Uni

July 14, 2026 2 min read
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