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Sri Lanka to increase bus fares again after last hike in March

"We haven't decided on the percentage yet," he said when questioned by reporters.

July 1, 2026 1 min read

UK envoy urges Sri Lanka businesses to leverage DCTS for export diversification

Was speaking at The Council for Business with Britain's 26th annual general meeting

July 1, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka construction activity expands in May 2026: PMI

Persistently elevated prices of key construction materials remained a major concern

July 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka private sector body meets IMF team

June 30, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka approves Rs7.5bn interest-free loan scheme for paddy purchasing

Lal Kantha said that the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) lacks the capacity to purchase the country's entire harvest.

Sri Lanka briefs diplomatic missions to rally global investors for SLEIS 2026

Highlighted the role of SLEIS as a platform for international business engagement.

Sri Lanka grants grace period for expired licence holders after disaster

Sri Lanka has suffered heavy damage to its road infrastructure during the Ditwah-hit disaster

December 1, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka economic summit will focus on rebuilding after Ditwah: Chamber

Ceylon Chamber says will support national recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah

December 1, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka's president meets business community to seek cooperation

Challenges faced by industrial sector amid emergency and urgent measures required to ensure sector progress discussed

November 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka extends visas free to tourists, says airlines to waive date change fees

Passenger declaration to be sufficient to qualify for date change fee waiver

November 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka construction expands in October 2025: PMI

With many respondents reporting an increase in government-funded projects, New Orders rose from September to October.

November 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka closes wildlife parks for tourists as Cyclone Ditwah hits

Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority said its hotline of 1912 was available for assistance

November 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka daily tourist spend falls, independent travellers stay longer, women 58-pct

46-pct booked through online portals, 18 percent were repeat visitors, 70-pct university graduates

November 27, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka-Japan business environment panel meet; discuss issues faced by investors

Committee was launched to address challenges faced by Japanese companies operating in Sri Lanka

November 27, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka apparel exports decline 0.05-pct in October 2025: JAAF

Shipments to the USA, UK and other markets fell but exports to the EU grew

November 27, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka pineapple harvests raised 300-pct, mangoes 90-pct with China advice

Two-year project supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of China

November 27, 2025 3 min read
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Sri Lanka records lower tourism revenue after revision in per day spending: CB

Sri Lanka has witnessed stagnant monthly tourism revenue since July this year

November 26, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka firms visit top German medical fair seeking partnerships

The visit was organized by AHK Sri Lanka

November 26, 2025 2 min read

Kerner Haus Global Solutions to manage office space in Nawam Mawatha, Sri Lanka

Growing demand for flexible, professional office solutions in Sri Lanka's expanding outsourcing and business services

November 26, 2025 1 min read

Maga Engineering gets Rs696.75mn contract to widen road in Kandy, Sri Lanka

To widen and upgrade a section of the William Gopallawa Mawatha in Kandy, Sri Lanka, to a 4-lane standard road

November 25, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka, Bay of Bengal countries mark World Fisheries Day

Event brought together representatives from Bangladesh, India, Maldives, and Sri Lanka

November 24, 2025 2 min read

Vietnam diplomats visit Sri Lanka's Jaffna to promote economic links

Senior officials invite Vietnamese businesses invest in industrial zones and link with agrictulture

November 23, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka building 10 industrial parks, three to open next year

105 acres of land in the country have been earmarked for industrial parks

November 21, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka prison officials to get better hostel facilities

Cabinet approves provision of more residential facilities for prison officers

November 18, 2025 1 min read

Maga Engineering gets Rs1.53bn contract to build Kandy 7-storey building

Construction of 7-storey residential building in Kandy for Sri Lanka Railways under Kandy Multimodal Transport Terminal

November 18, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka-based fabric maker profits, revenues plunge as global demand falls

Capacity under-utilized

November 18, 2025 2 min read