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Implementation key as Sri Lanka mandates beneficial ownership disclosure: Deloitte

Beneficial ownership transparency: Building trust and strengthening governance in Sri Lanka

May 21, 2026 4 min read

Hellmann, MAS Holdings expands South Asia network with Sri Lanka logistics hub

The infrastructure will support regional distribution needs across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

May 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals improve in May after falling on ME conflict

Country sees improved daily average arrivals in first 17 days of May compared to 2025

May 20, 2026 2 min read

Senarath Engineering wins Rs819mn tender for Sri Lanka road project

For the improvement of the 5.56 km stretch of the Malabe-Kaduwela Road

May 19, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka approves Rs1.06bn equity for Metro Transit

Lanka Metro Transit was incorporated on October 3, 2025, under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007.

Sri Lanka’s 99x restores cyclone-damaged Mahiyanganaya school IT labs

99x rebuilds flood-damaged IT labs restoring digital learning for rural schools in Mahiyanganaya

Prime Lands buys land in Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka for Rs3.5bn

Land at Bambalapitiya Station Road

September 15, 2025 1 min read

Germany and Sri Lanka eye tourism expansion

A regional spotlight on Jaffna highlighted untapped opportunities in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province.

September 14, 2025 2 min read

Malaysia-Sri Lanka business chamber, National Chamber sign MoU

MSLBC delegation, led by its Deputy President Magandran Muthiah, were hosted by the NCCSL

September 14, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka, Philippines eye closer ties in trade, labour, fisheries

Priority was given to agriculture

September 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka August tourism revenue falls 8.2-pct to $258.9 mn despite rise in arrivals

The government has aimed at 3 million arrival and $5 billion revenue for 2025

September 13, 2025 2 min read

Indian delegation reviews Sri Lanka Northern fishery harbour project

Four-member delegation was in Sri Lanka for five days

September 12, 2025 2 min read

Maharaja Foods and SPAR Sri Lanka to set up retail outlets

Maharaja Foods signs MoU with SPAR Sri Lanka Pvt Ltd

September 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka rice, coconut production up; fish, tea and rubber down in July: CB

Coconut production recorded a 25.7 percent increase in July 2025, compared to July 2024, reflecting a steady recovery.

September 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka business chamber presents budget proposals

Priority proposals for the forthcoming National Budget 2026

September 11, 2025 2 min read

Indian Rs600mn grant to construct ETU at Sri Lanka's Mannar hospital

Construction of a two-storey accident and emergency (A&E) unit and procurement of all necessary medical equipment

September 11, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka exporters to be updated on German, EU supply chain laws

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September 11, 2025 1 min read

ADB team visits MAS Holdings' Fabric Park in Sri Lanka

“Partnerships with leading private sector companies like MAS are essential to driving sustainable growth and resilienc...

September 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's central bank launches financial literacy month to educate public

The nationwide initiatives will target diverse groups, including schoolchildren, university students, youth, women, MSME

September 10, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka awards tender for lottery tickets to 4 private companies

Toppan Forms (Colombo) Ltd, DPJ Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, Grand Export (Pvt) Ltd, Digiscan Secure Print Solutions (Pvt) Ltd

September 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to lease land for 38 investment projects

The land is to be provided from industrial parks on a lease basis for a maximum period of 35 years

September 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka shifts school book printing to private sector to cut costs: Minister

25.49 million copies of 362 relevant textbooks/modules will be printed by 29 institutions at a cost of 3,491.47 mn

September 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to get $100mn agri-development loan from World Bank

3 million will come from domestic funds

September 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit to focus on tourism

European Union ambassador Carmen Moreno to feature on panel

September 8, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to install barrier nets in 250 reservoirs to boost fish stocks

Each reservoir estimated to lose 20 to 40 tonnes fish a year with water releases

September 7, 2025 1 min read

29 Sri Lanka MPs to lose discount on houses

"If the 29 relevant MPs like they can purchase the houses at the market rate," Jayatissa said.

September 4, 2025 2 min read