The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a discussion titled “Energy Transition in Sri Lanka: Strategic Insights from Global Markets”, bringing together representatives from the public and private sectors, industry experts, academics, and other stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges associated with Sri Lanka’s evolving energy landscape. Held at a time when countries around the…
Melco Resorts & Entertainment, a globally recognised leader in luxury integrated resorts, continues to redefine destination hospitality through a portfolio that spans Asia and Europe. With six landmark integrated resorts across Macau, Manila, Cyprus and Colombo, Melco has built a reputation for world-class design, exceptional service, elevated dining and immersive entertainment experiences. For Sri Lankan…
Reuters – Oil prices dropped about 1% on Thursday, down for a third consecutive day, after Qatar said Iran and the U.S. had made progress in indirect talks focused on the Strait of Hormuz, which handled one-fifth of global oil supply before the war. The talks made “positive progress” on matters related to the memorandum that halted the war…
As per the latest rankings of BookRetreats.com, Sri Lanka has been ranked as the World’s top trending wellness destination for 2026, recording a 100% increase in traffic on a year-on year basis. It is a testament to Sri Lanka’s growing reputation for exceptional traditional Hela-Ayurveda healthcare, natural beauty, and holistic healing. From a Sri Lankan…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Import Promotion Desk (IPD), Germany, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their long-standing partnership to strengthen export development and enhance market access for Sri Lankan Export Oriented SMEs. The MoU was signed in the presence of Dr. Julia Bellinghausen, Head of IPD, together with Mr….
A total of 124,551 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka during June 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). With the latest arrivals, the total number of tourist arrivals to the country for the year has reached 1,146,573. In comparison, 138,241 tourists visited Sri Lanka in June 2025, indicating a 9.9% decline in…
Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, chaired a meeting on Wednesday (01) with key government stakeholders at the Ministry to discuss the Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) review process and the way forward. During the meeting, the Hon. Minister inquired about the progress of the ongoing FTA review process and emphasized…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the Government aims to increase Sri Lanka’s economic growth from its current level of around 5 per cent to 7–8 per cent over the coming years, emphasising that the information technology, electrical and electronics sectors will play a pivotal role in achieving this target. The President made these remarks…
A discussion on the proposed ‘Temple City’ project, which aims to develop the area surrounding Beira Lake into an international tourism and cultural destination centred on the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, was held yesterday (30) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The Hunupitiya Gangaramaya…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. J.G.L.S. Jayawardena as the new Director General of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI). The letter of appointment was presented to Dr. Jayawardena by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (1 July). Dr. Jayawardena also serves as…
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