TikTok, with the support of the Government of Sri Lanka, today announced the launch of a dedicated STEM Feed in the country, creating a new in-app destination for credible science, technology, engineering and mathematics content. This initiative signals a new era where TikTok, together with the Government and its vibrant Sri Lankan community, will come…
The Committee on Public Finance reviewed the country’s income, expenditure, and debt conditions during the first half of 2025. This took place at a meeting of the committee held in Parliament on the 9th September 2025, chaired by Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva. Accordingly, the Sri Lankan government has reported a strong fiscal…
The newly appointed Board of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, led by Chairperson Krishan Balendra, held its first official meeting with His Excellency the President today. The meeting provided a platform to present the Ceylon Chamber’s priority proposals for the forthcoming National Budget 2026, while also reviewing progress on previous reform initiatives. The Ceylon Chamber’s…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the newly appointed Board of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake explained the government’s current economic approach, its direction and the manner in which the state and private sectors are being integrated to drive development and provide…
Sri Lanka Tourism successfully promoted its renewed focus on purpose-driven travel through major event held in the United Kingdom, emphasizing the island’s rich biodiversity and unique nature-based tourism experiences. The initiative was aimed at positioning Sri Lanka as a premier wildlife and nature tourism destination among UK travelers and trade. The Global Bird Fair, held…
The Netherlands has approved an additional grant of EUR 730,000 to support the ongoing Design and Construction of Rural Bridges Project in Sri Lanka. This funding will address the project’s additional financing requirements, further strengthening the long standing development cooperation between the two countries. The Rural Bridges Project aims to construct 162 rural bridges across…
By Jithendra Antonio The recent firestorm surrounding e-cigarette use among Sri Lanka’s youth has ignited a critical policy debate in Sri Lanka. So, what’s really at stake here? Protecting our youth is and must always remain a national priority. Yet, regulators and policymakers must resist knee-jerk prohibitionist responses, as any proposed solutions must be evidence-based,…
BBC – Elon Musk briefly lost his title as the world’s richest person to Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle and an ally of US President Donald Trump. Ellison’s wealth surged to $393bn (£290bn) on Wednesday morning, surpassing Musk’s $385bn (£284bn), according to the Forbes billionaire list. The jump came after shares in Oracle, which…
Maliban Group of Companies, one of Sri Lanka’s most iconic heritage brands, announced a landmark strategic partnership with Reliance Consumer Products Ltd. (RCPL), a subsidiary of Reliance Retail and a fast-growing player in India’s consumer sector. This collaboration marks Maliban’s formal entry into the Indian market, positioning the company not merely as an exporter but…
Fitch Ratings: Fitch Ratings has raised its world growth forecasts for 2025 moderately since the June Global Economic Outlook (GEO) on better-than-expected incoming data for 2Q25. But there is now evidence of an underlying US slowdown in ‘hard’ economic data and positive surprises on eurozone growth have partly reflected US tariff front-running. Fitch still expects world GDP…
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