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Giving priority to state in Sri Lanka bankruptcy law questioned

In the draft law, one year's income tax and value added tax of a company being restructured have to be paid first

May 11, 2026 2 min read

EU, UNIDO launch €7.56mn net-zero initiative for Sri Lanka apparel

European Union supports development of net-zero roadmap for Sri Lanka’s textile and apparel sector

May 9, 2026 2 min read

UN research vessel completes marine survey of Sri Lanka waters

Research vessel Dr Fridtjof Nansen completes marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters and departs Colombo

May 8, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka construction activity expands at slower rate in March 2026: PMI

Respondents reported a challenging operating environment, mainly due to limited availability of fuel and raw materials,

May 5, 2026 1 min read
Cinnamon launches AI event platform to boost Colombo tourism

Cinnamon Box Office, a ticketing and event platform, and Cinnamon Nature Trails with focus on diving

Sri Lanka SME forum set to boost market access, finance

SME forum Scale Up 2.0 to help SMEs access markets, build competitiveness and prepare for growth

Sri Lanka export board promotes smart agriculture, aquaculture tech

Seminar focused on adopting advanced solutions enhance productivity in agricultural and aquaculture sectors

August 25, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka average coconut prices rise 0.3-pct

The average price for 1,000 nuts was 134,068.09 rupees on August 21.

August 25, 2025 1 min read

CEAT to invest US$171mn in Sri Lanka OHT tyre and track plants

To sell under Camso brand

August 25, 2025 2 min read

Colombo international kite festival to add to Sri Lanka city branding

International kite enthusiasts from 25 countries to participate in the Colombo festival in 2025

August 23, 2025 2 min read

EU's The Routes We Take project to feature at YGC festival in Jaffna, Sri Lanka

The Routes we Take (TRWT) will be at the Yarl IT Hub’s YGC Innovation Festival.

August 22, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka Mirigama export zone not suited for growing cannabis: MP

"Kansa should be grown in areas well known for its cultivation; Wellawaya, Pahala Uva."

August 21, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's EDB and JICA extend program to support ICT/BPM sector

extension will expand benefits to Sri Lankan ICT companies, including continued market intelligence, business coaching,

August 20, 2025 1 min read

Ceylon Chamber welcomes UK's DCTS, says exporters need use opportunity

"Liberalised rules of origin will provide a strong impetus to Sri Lanka’s apparel industry"

August 20, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's JAAF welcomes UK’s liberalised trade rules of origin for apparel exports

We see this as an opportunity to expand trade, strengthen industry competitiveness

August 20, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to offer concessional loans to draw youth to agriculture, industry

Up to 5 million rupees at 4 percent interest

August 19, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka welcomes 1.5mn tourists by Aug 18

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August 18, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka coconut prices drop 5.4-pct as production recovers

Fewer nuts offered, more nuts sold than previous week

August 18, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's inflexible labour laws may be hurting tech investments: PE fund

Originally designed for a manufacturing economy, now pose barriers in a service-based, technology-driven environment,

August 17, 2025 1 min read

Vietnam's Cuu Long University gives Sri Lanka students full scholarships

Sri Lanka and Vietnam celebrates the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025

August 17, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's chicken egg farmers shrink flocks, day-old chick prices cut

The decline was mainly caused by reduced inputs by farmers at the beginning of the quarter

August 15, 2025 3 min read

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

Paddy production forecasts for 2025 is estimated as 4.8 million metric tons,

August 14, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Haycarb net down 30-pct amid higher costs

Haycarb reported earnings of 1.74 rupees per share fro the June quarter

August 13, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka July tourism revenue rise 3.1-pct to $328mn

Sri Lanka has aimed at 3 million arrival, US$5bn revenue targets for 2025

August 9, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka parliamentarians' views sought on education reforms

General public will be given an opportunity to submit their views and suggestions later

August 7, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka cricket seeks agents for global merchandising program

The agents will manage the Sri Lanka Cricket Merchandising Licensing Program from 2026 to 2032

August 6, 2025 1 min read