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Gulf carriers show no interest in Sri Lanka’s Chinese-built ghost airport: Minister

Sri Lanka requested all Gulf airlines to consider using Mattala airport

March 27, 2026 2 min read

SriLankan sees 13-pct revenue increase following AI-led digital shift

SriLankan Airlines taps AI to boost yields, passenger revenue

March 27, 2026 2 min read

Maga gets Rs2.16bn contract to upgrade Sri Lanka's Fort Railway Station

Includes the construction of new bridges, ticket counters and a service building

March 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka raises bus fares 12.19-pct after fuel price hike

Sri Lanka raised fuel prices on three occasions this month; on the 1st, 9th and 21st

March 24, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka's maritime security threats outpacing institutional capacity, experts warn

RCSS has drawn attention to the widening capability-action gap confronting Sri Lanka.

EU-Sri Lanka forum discusses maritime, logistics hub potential

European Union–Sri Lanka Business Roundtable: Sri Lanka’s Role as a Regional Maritime and Logistics Hub

SriLankan Airlines group loses Rs10.7bn in three months, operating losses up

SriLanka had boosted load factor, but still making losses

November 3, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka new Port Minister discusses advanced maritime technology in India

India has strategic interest in Sri Lankan ports

October 30, 2025 1 min read

Enter Air to start regular flights to Sri Lanka from Oct. 30

Enter Air is the fourth airline to launch operation to Sri Lanka this week

October 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka rupee at 304.10/20 to US dollar, longer bond yields down

Sri Lanka rupee had depreciated steadily over 2025 amid record current account surpluses

October 29, 2025 3 min read

Three foreign airlines start operations in Sri Lanka ahead of peak tourism season

Three airlines are from Switzerland, Russia, and Belarus

October 28, 2025 2 min read

MV Integrity Star adrift in the Indian Ocean after Sri Lanka Navy rescues crew

The crew was brought ashore to Hambantota Port

October 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s new Ports Minister to visit Indian maritime exhibition next week

Sri Lanka’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean is seen as a key for trans-shipment routes for India

October 24, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka sees boost in arrivals, new airlines ahead of peak tourism season

Sri Lanka expects to handle 10.36 million passengers including transits this year compared to 8.88 mn last last year

October 23, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka seeks consultant for Kelani Valley Railway extension

To conduct a feasibility study and prepare detailed plans for the extension of the Kelani Valley Railway to Ratnapura

October 22, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka airport agency expects 10.4mn passenger moves in 2025

Air cargo movement has declined in the first nine months of 2025 compared to last year

October 21, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka vehicle registrations surge 27-pct in September to 48,708

Crossovers have now become a popular vehicle segment, outpacing sedans and hatchbacks.

October 19, 2025 2 min read

Shipping insurance premia could rise from Sri Lanka Express Pearl judgement : Report

Cargo insurance could go up to destinations that do not limit liability

October 19, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port could handle record 8.2mn boxes in 2025

The SLPA had projected the port’s total capacity to double to 15 million TEUs by 2026.

October 16, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to exempt embarkation tax at Mattala airport till June 2027

Some airlines have expressed interest in operating to the airport

October 8, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka embarkation levies net Rs26.8bn, up 39-pct as foreign travel rise

Tourism has also improved, bringing more revenues

October 5, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines introduces UnionPay for online payments

Enhances airline’s payment options, which include Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Diners, Discover, UATP, Alipay and WeChat Pa...

September 30, 2025 1 min read

S&P warns of holdouts as SriLankan Airlines defaulted bonds trade above par

Defaulted securities are trading above par

September 20, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka car registrations fall in Aug, crossovers, trishaws up

BYD, Toyota dominate car and crossover sales

September 17, 2025 1 min read

SriLankan Airlines draws India travellers with Axis Bank link

Axis Bank credit and debit cardholders will enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on both Business Class and Economy Class

September 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka loses regional deconsolidation hub status for e-commerce?

Sri Lanka had been a deconsolidation hub for online sales before the trade clampdown

September 7, 2025 3 min read
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