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Kelaniya Uni to provide translation services for Sri Lanka Expo 2027

The requirement goes well beyond interpretation, extending to facilitate business negotiation and documentation

October 23, 2026 2 min read

US envoy invites Sri Lanka business to explore US investment opportunities

Sri Lanka-USA Business Council marks 10 years of bilateral business engagement

October 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka-Vietnam Business Council formed to drive trade

Ceylon Chamber launches Sri Lanka-Viet Nam Business Council to drive bilateral trade and investment

October 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka transfers SAARC Cultural Centre in Matara to Ocean University

October 20, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals rise 2.1-pct in October 2026

Total arrivals in October were 168,625 compared to 165,193 in the same month last year.

Sri Lanka construction activity PMI eases in Sept amid bitumen shortage

“The shortage of bitumen remained a major constraint, delaying several road construction projects,” the central bank...

Sri Lanka awards Maga Engineering Rs2.89bn Baseline extension contract

Improvement of the road section from Kirulapone Junction to Dutugemunu Street on the Colombo-Horana Road.

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka firms get disaster recovery training

Ceylon Chamber conducts business continuity training for private sector

September 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka investor forum to explore opportunities in health

Opportunities across healthcare services, pharmaceuticals, medical technology and related sectors.

September 28, 2026 1 min read

Deloitte forum explores fraud resilience, financial reporting and AI-led finance

Industry practitioners share practical perspectives on fraud risk management, financial reporting developments

September 26, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka can unlock export growth through agribusiness: IPS study

High value and export-oriented agribusiness: Unlocking agrifood sector potential in Sri Lanka - New IPS publication

September 24, 2026 2 min read

GS1 Lanka drives Sri Lanka’s shift to 2D barcodes

Unlike a conventional barcode used at checkout, a GS1 QR code can connect consumers to a wider range of product info

September 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka chamber welcomes Fitch upgrade, urges focus on reforms

"The priority now must be to preserve this stability and build on it through implementation of reforms related to trade

September 24, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation to procure Rs1.2bn machinery for flood mitigation

Small-scale machinery valued at an estimated 1.23 billion rupees to clear urban canals

September 23, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka economic summit to focus on energy transition

Infrastructure and policy frameworks needed to support the country’s transition towards a modern and competitive energ...

September 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's monthly tourism revenue rises for first time in 10 months; up 2.1-pct in August 2026 

Tourist arrivals have dropped 2-pct in first eight months, revenue down 10-pct

September 19, 2026 2 min read
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Prime Melwa to invest $112mn in development in Sri Lanka's Port City

"The proposed development aims to construct a landmark mixed-use waterfront project in the Colombo Port City"

September 15, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka approves additional Rs2.5bn for paddy procurement as harvest surges

PMB originally planned to buy 39,500 metric tons across 143 warehouses

September 15, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Asset Engineering wins Rs791mn Horton Plains road contract

The road was damaged 10 months ago during Cyclone Ditwah.

September 15, 2026 1 min read

GS1 Lanka drives Sri Lanka’s shift to 2D barcodes

GS1 Lanka is working with the retail and healthcare sectors to prepare businesses for the transition to 2D barcodes.

September 15, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to open business facilitation center next week

Located at Hector Kobbekaduwa Mawatha in Colombo 7, the centre will operate under a National Steering Committee

September 15, 2026 2 min read

Range Rover electric SUV debuts in Sri Lanka

Range Rover’s first EV brings serenity to the ultra-luxury SUV market

September 14, 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

September 14, 2026 1 min read

HUTCH secures triple win at Dragons 2026

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

September 9, 2026 1 min read

Design meets the sea: LANKATILES expands to Mount Lavinia

LANKATILES Expands Its Design Footprint with 61st Showroom in Mount Lavinia

September 9, 2026 2 min read

Canada envoy stresses business cooperation with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Bilateral Business Relations

September 9, 2026 1 min read