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Vietjet offers Sri Lankans discounted fares

Vietjet’s three-day 9.9 sale offers fares from USD90 on flights to Viet Nam

September 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to call fresh bids for sports track after offer exceeds budget

Fresh tenders for the returfing of synthetic running tracks at the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex

September 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka hosts 11 Asian nations to showcase JICA-backed farming success

Agricultural Professionals from 11 Asian Countries Gather to Learn Sri Lanka's Experience in Market-Oriented Agriculture

September 8, 2026 2 min read

Sun Siyam Pasikudah set to capitalize on Sri Lanka's trending wellness status

Sri Lanka was named the world's top trending wellness travel destination for the year by BookRetreats.com.

September 7, 2026 2 min read
Ceylon Tea in decline as replanting slows, bushes age: World Bank

“Tea shows how insufficient reinvestment erodes a competitive position,” the report said.

Five companies win Rs4bn Sri Lanka road improvement bids

Asset Engineering, Nagma Engineering, K D A Weerasinghe, Senerath Engineering, Komuthi Engineering

Sri Lanka to expand vessel tracking to 1,500 fishing boats to curb mid-sea smuggling

Aligns with rules set by Indian Ocean Tuna Commission, which mandates monitoring for vessels in international waters

July 8, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to launch bus sector clustering pilot to curb route competition

The initiative will target bus routes 170, 177, and 190

July 7, 2026 1 min read

Dialog to power Prime Lands’ new apartment complex in Sri Lanka suburb

Dialog Enterprise powers connectivity at The Colombo Border by Prime Residencies

July 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lankan board members explore governance at Deloitte Saarthi Program

Deloitte Sri Lanka brings board members together to discuss board governance in a rapidly evolving risk landscape

July 4, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka urged to set clear technical frameworks for renewable growth

The Ceylon Chamber convenes dialogue on energy security and standards for Sri Lanka’s energy transition

July 2, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to tender for 20,000 MT of urea ahead of Maha season

10,000 metric tons of granular urea and 10,000 metric tons of prilled urea, are to be procured

July 2, 2026 1 min read

Ambassador urges trade facilitation to boost Sri Lanka-Germany ties

Was addressing Sri Lanka–Germany Business Council Members’ Day 2026

July 2, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka condominium sales drop 15.2-pct in 2026 1Q: CB

The Asking Price Indices for the Colombo District showed a year-on-year increase in prices of lands, houses, and condos

July 2, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to call bids from contractors for Central Expressway’s Kurunegala-Dambulla stretch

The approved section covers the distance from kilometer 78+000 to kilometer 116+500.

July 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals drop 9.90-pct in June

Total arrivals in June were 124,551 compared to 138,241 in the same time last year.

July 1, 2026 1 min read
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Sri Lanka to increase bus fares again after last hike in March

"We haven't decided on the percentage yet," he said when questioned by reporters.

July 1, 2026 1 min read

UK envoy urges Sri Lanka businesses to leverage DCTS for export diversification

Was speaking at The Council for Business with Britain's 26th annual general meeting

July 1, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka construction activity expands in May 2026: PMI

Persistently elevated prices of key construction materials remained a major concern

July 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka private sector body meets IMF team

June 30, 2026 1 min read

Ceylon chamber re-elects chairperson Krishan Balendra at AGM

June 27, 2026 2 min read

Colombo to host South Asian infrastructure Expo in July

INFRACON 2026 to Unite South Asia’s Infrastructure and Construction Industry in Colombo

June 27, 2026 2 min read

Zydus Lifesciences, Sunshine Healthcare launch $20mn pharma plant in Sri Lanka

Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare announce JV to strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing in Sri Lanka

June 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka approves railway electrification project for high-density corridors

The initiative also includes upgrading station infrastructure

June 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka chamber revamps 2026 corporate awards with new ESG, sustainability framework

Ceylon chamber announces revamped Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2026

June 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Cabinet appoints special panel to protect lands in Eastern province

Eastern province has seen many land conflicts after the end of the war leading to ethnic tension

June 23, 2026 3 min read