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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
Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council pushes for stronger bilateral investments

Sri Lanka–Indonesia Business Council of the Ceulon Chamber of Commerce held 3rd annual general meeting

HUTCH secures triple win at Dragons 2026

HUTCH Secures Back-to-Back Gold as the Only Telco Honoured at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2026

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 16.2-pct in Feb 2026

Sri Lanka was co-host of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which saw visitors from cricket playing countries visiting

March 4, 2026 1 min read

JICA gives Sri Lanka's RDA drones to boost landslide prevention

The drones were given in response to an urgent request from RDA after Cyclone Ditwa.

March 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka construction activity spikes in Jan 2025, firms faced with labour shortage: PMI

This was the index' second-highest reading on record after the peak of 75.7 in July 2020, CBSL said.

February 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka starts creating economic value through digital nomads

Sri Lanka to be a home for creation of value in the digital space

February 27, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka apparel exports dip in January amidst global demand volatility: JAAF

Reflects continued volatility in global demand

February 27, 2026 1 min read

Prime Lands leases Sri Lanka UDA land currently used by Otters Club

The lease has been granted for a period of 99 years for Rs3.2bn, including VAT, SSCL and other charges

February 26, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka residential land prices rise 12.4-pct in Colombo in H2 2025

Industrial land went up 8 percent in the second half of 2025, compared to the same period of 2024.

February 26, 2026 1 min read

Malaysian Airlines to start self check-in counters in Sri Lanka’s BIA soon: sources

State-owned SriLankan, Singapore Airlines are have already rolled out self check-in counters at BIA

February 25, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to buy 75 motor graders for Rs1.4bn from United Tractors

The total cost of 1,424.25 million rupees is exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT).

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to repair Kerawalapitiya-Elakanda expressway access road

A feasibility study will be done later on widening the road

February 24, 2026 1 min read
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MAS Thulhiriya factory restructure aims to boost fabric production: Export chief

“This move allows them to further develop and expand the fabric production side within the Methliya facility itself.�...

February 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to grant freehold land deeds under 'Himikama'

"The lack of land ownership and the delay in land development significantly impact the country's economy."

February 24, 2026 1 min read

AI reduces operational costs at Sri Lanka e-commerce platform

“On track to achieve 40 percent operational cost reduction thanks to AI,”

February 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's EDB empowers SMEs to go global with 'Beyond Borders' training

EDB conducts training program to improve international trade competitiveness

February 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka looks for MICE, wedding, sports to attract high spending tourists

Sri Lanka has set 3 million tourist arrival, US$4 billion revenue targets for 2025

February 20, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka sets US$4bn tourism revenue goal this year after missing 2025

February 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka created new company to manage economic centers better: Minister

National Agri-Marketing Service created with 7 directors appointed by Wasantha Samarasinghe

February 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lankan SMEs explore European markets at BIOFACH 2026 in Nuremberg

Team participated in workshops with German and European industry experts, certification bodies and testing agencies,

February 19, 2026 2 min read

Pakistan sends seven Sahiwal bulls to muscle Sri Lanka dairy industry

Sahiwal bulls renowned for their superior genetics, high milk-producing lineage

February 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to use broader term 'fine aggregate’ instead of river sand

This will allow industry stakeholders to use standardized alternatives in place of river sand.

February 17, 2026 1 min read