President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the necessity for a rapid transformation of the transport system to create a more efficient, safe, and technologically advanced network, […]
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ADB Pledges Continued Long-Term Support for Sri Lanka in Presidential Meeting
Newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Ms. Shannon Cowlin, visited President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat […]
Central Bank Issues Alert on Domestic Foreign Currency Transactions
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has observed instances where residents are conducting transactions within the country using foreign currency instead of the Sri Lankan […]
Marriott Accelerates Asia Growth with Ultra-Luxury Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR, “Marriott”) has announced another year of exceptional growth and strategic expansion in its Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) region for […]
GovPay Celebrates Milestone Year, Advancing Sri Lanka’s Digital Governance Revolution
One year ago, GovPay was launched to transform the way citizens interact with government services. Today, it plays a crucial role in Sri Lanka’s digital […]
Revitalizing Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Post-Cyclone Ditwah: A Strategic Reform Agenda
Three months after Cyclone Ditwah swept across Sri Lanka in late November 2025, the immediate headlines may have moved on. In many regions, floodwaters have […]
EDB Hosts Strategic Workshop on Risk Management and Incoterms for Potential and SME Exporters
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board is set to host a specialized, customer-focused training program themed “Risk Management, Strategies and Incoterms to Win Competitiveness in […]
First Capital Holdings PLC Achieves Rs. 3.23Bn Total Comprehensive Income in First Nine Months of FY2025/26
First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of the Janashakthi Group (JXG) and a leader in Sri Lanka’s investment banking sector, reported a Total Comprehensive Income […]
Forbes Travel Guide Unveils Prestigious 2026 Star Awards Recipients
Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the sole independent global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises, has announced its 2026 Star Awards. The […]
Sri Lanka’s Amangalla and Amanwella Honored in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards
Sri Lanka has achieved notable recognition in the Forbes Travel Guide (FTG) 2026 Star Awards, with Amangalla in Galle Fort and Amanwella in Tangalle earning […]
Sri Lanka Launches National Dialogue on Tourism Leakages with SLTDA’s Three-Year Action Plan
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in collaboration with UN Tourism, convened the country’s inaugural national multi-stakeholder validation workshop on January 28, focusing on […]
Prime Minister Engages with New ADB Country Director to Strengthen Sri Lanka Ties
The newly appointed Country Director of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Sri Lanka, Ms. Shannon Cowlin, along with her delegation, met with Prime Minister […]
Prime Minister Engages in Strategic Talks with European External Action Service Delegation
On February 10th, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a meeting with representatives from the European External Action Service (EEAS) at the Prime Minister’s office. […]
EDB Enhances Trade Ties Between Sri Lanka and Hong Kong
On February 6, 2026, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) held a significant meeting with Mr. Hung Chiu Wah Derek, Honorary Consul of Sri […]
UK Sees 36% Decline in Sri Lankan Postgraduate Enrollments Following Dependants Ban
According to newly released data on international postgraduate student trends published by ApplyBoard Insights on February 6, 2026, Sri Lankan students pursuing postgraduate studies in […]
Virtusa and Wiley Forge Long-Term Alliance to Propel Technological Evolution
Virtusa Corporation, a global leader in digital business strategy and AI-led product and platform engineering, and Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a renowned authority in content and […]
Direct Flights from Colombo to Ahmedabad Launching in April
Plans are currently being developed to initiate direct flights between Colombo and Ahmedabad, India. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasingha, announced that these flights are […]
Sri Lanka Achieves Notable Progress in Global Corruption Rankings
Sri Lanka has shown a significant improvement in its global ranking on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which was released today by Transparency International. […]