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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
Vietjet offers Sri Lankans discounted fares

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

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

Sri Lanka to lease Kerawalapitiya land to MAS Consolidated subsidiary

The land, measuring 3 acres, 2 roods and 25.63 perches, is to be used for a supply and storage warehouse facility.

February 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to lease Kerawalapitiya land to DHT Cement subsidiary

Powertech Products to invest 7 million dollars for roofing sheet manufacturing plant

February 17, 2026 1 min read

China trains Sri Lanka public officials on tropical food production

China-hosted local training on tropical food production and processing in Kandy

February 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee stronger, bond yields steady

Stocks were trading up

February 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s construction sector still sees sluggish growth: industry expert

Still construction firms quote for projects 35-pct below Engineer's Estimate: expert

Ranul Seneviratne
February 12, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka hosts IRONMAN 70.3 to drive tourism and urban renewal

IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 athletes from over 49 countries

February 12, 2026 2 min read

Profits in Sri Lanka’s Hayleys Fabric plummet 95-pct in Dec 2025 quarter

Lower revenue, higher admin cost drag net profit

February 11, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka-Canada business council marks 35 years of fostering bilateral ties

Welcomes Canadian High Commissioner Isabelle Martin

February 9, 2026 1 min read

Brussels restaurant fuses East and West braving economic headwinds

Money printing and stimulus taking its toll on the restaurant sector

February 8, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka January tourism revenue down 5.6 pct

Tourism revenue has fallen since the change in average daily tourist spending

February 7, 2026 2 min read
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Edges of Sri Lanka: National branding initiative launched

Edges of Sri Lanka, a national branding initiative designed to articulate Sri Lanka’s value proposition to global mar...

February 6, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka showcased to French business at Paris forum

Inviting French companies to engage with Sri Lanka.

February 6, 2026 1 min read

L S I Jayarathna begins work as Sri Lanka's new Auditor General

42nd Auditor General was presented her letter of appointment on Friday

February 6, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka IPS invites proposals for Saman Kelegama research grant

Selected recipient will receive a onetime research grant of LKR 200,000, together with a three month internship at IPS

February 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up 9.7-pct in Jan 2026

Sri Lanka is hosting the England Men's Tour of Sri Lanka 2026

February 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka construction increased in December 2025, despite weather: PMI

firms reported expansion in construction activities during the period, despite initial operational disturbances

January 31, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka signs deal with RPCs to increase estate sector wage

This would bring the total daily wage to 1,750 rupees.

January 30, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Altair issues title deeds under Blackstone management

Realty Management Services (RMS), a subsidiary of Overseas Realty Ceylon PLC, as the new facility manager of Altair.

January 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s hotel bookings dip in December: Chamber chief

“I feel that in January, there would have been a 5% to 10% impact on booking,”

Ranul Seneviratne
January 29, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's HNB to offer home loans for Baili Investments' Silk Rajagiriya

Development comprises 6 high-rise towers with a shopping complex, cinema, clubhouse, indoor golf, art gallery,

January 29, 2026 1 min read