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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

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.

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
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Sri Lanka offers Colombo, Nuwara Eliya lands to investors for tourism, development projects

Land on Baladaksha Mawatha, Colombo to be leased on 99-year basis, land near Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya on a 50-year bas

Ranul Seneviratne
January 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka invites proposals for phosphate value addition project

14 expressions of interest have been received

January 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka looks for investors for 'Frolic Island' project near Waters' Edge

The land will be offered to investors on a long term lease basis

January 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka paint demand to recover from cyclone disruptions in stages: JAT

"Disaster was lesser in Colombo in terms of structures damaged, but in Kandy the total structural disaster is quite high

Ranul Seneviratne
January 27, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka apparel exports rise 5.4-pct in December 2025: JAAF

For 2025, total exports increased 5.42 percent to 5,019.20 million dollars

January 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s coconut-based exports hit record high in 2025; rubber dips, tea edges up

Revenue from three plantation crops rise 11.6-pct to US$3.69bn

January 27, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka expands protectionism into FDI

Rising demand for products like chips push up husk prices

Ranul Seneviratne
January 25, 2026 5 min read

ADB launches advisory group at Davos to boost private sector in Asia-Pacific

The Advisory Group brings together global business leaders to provide insight on advancing ADB private sector engagement

January 23, 2026 2 min read

Bay One Residences Colombo launched in Sri Lanka's China-backed Port City

Billed as first real estate project in the special economic zone

January 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka launches tools, digital platform for data-driven agriculture

New initiative will enable evidence-based decision-making across agri sector: FAO

January 22, 2026 2 min read