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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

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’s Hunas Holdings partners with Japan's CCH Inc

“This partnership is entered into identify, develop and manage potential Real Estate and hospitality projects.”

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals drop 3.3-pct in August

There have been 1,535,122 visitors to the island so far this year.

Sri Lanka tea exports up 4.74-pct to 257mn kilos in 2025

Export earnings were 1.506 billion US dollars, slightly up from 1.434 million dollars last year.

January 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks national policy, new authority to protect central highlands

Efforts are underway to establish a new integrated framework, bringing together all relevant parties

January 22, 2026 1 min read

Sunshine to buy Sri Lanka organic exporter Joint Agri Products Ceylon for Rs2.6bn

Sunshine to boost export footprint

January 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's CBL buys Indonesia coconut factory for $25mn

Acquisition to strengthen exports

January 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka apparel exporters cement traceability to meet EU, US rules

“In a data-driven world, traceability and social compliance will decide who wins and who falls behind,” Yohan Lawren...

January 21, 2026 2 min read

Chinese investors eye unused Sri Lanka land for export farming

Delegation from Chinese Chamber of Commerce meets Minister of Agriculture K D Lalkantha

January 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s CPC to introduce digital fuel card to minimize corruption

The fuel card could be used at any filling station across the country: Digital Ministry

January 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka Minister invites expatriates to bring in new investors into tourism

Luxembourg invests in AUREUM luxury hotel complex in the latest tourism investment

January 20, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to extend Baseline Road to Dutugemunu Street

Implementation of Phase III of the Baseline Road extension project

January 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka looking to set up gold refinery amid import block

"We can then sell it to our craftspersons, give some to the central bank and re-export the rest."

January 19, 2026 2 min read
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Sri Lanka to host global apparel confab - Cascale Forum

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January 18, 2026 2 min read

FAO launches US$16.5mn appeal for Sri Lanka

Immediate early recovery support is critical to prevent long-term losses, deeper food insecurity and increased reliance

January 16, 2026 1 min read

Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge with Sri Lanka-tested tech

Each of the four winning companies receives 500,000 US dollars and support to pilot and scale solutions in the UAE

January 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka chamber announces National Business Excellence Awards 2026

Applicants will undergo a meticulous evaluation process

January 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka eyeing foreign labour as construction recovery triggers 20,000 shortfall

"There a large number of youth in villages waiting for jobs. On the other hand there are vacancies in the construction"

Ranul Seneviratne
January 16, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka to meet investors ahead of Canwill Holdings sale

The Pre-EOI Meeting will be held virtually on January 21 at 12 pm (Sri Lanka time).

January 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka tea prices down on Iran, High Growns recover some losses

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January 14, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka offers Pelwatte Sugar premises for tourism venture

Proposal to call for expressions of interest from suitable investors to public private partnership

January 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka banks pay Rs3.8bn to run forex counters at airport

The cabinet has approved 6 banks to run forex counters at the Bandaranaike International Airport arrivals terminal

January 13, 2026 1 min read

Geospatial AI fellowships from US to Sri Lanka state officials and undergraduates

Deadline runs out on January 16

January 13, 2026 2 min read