National ICT Conference 2025 set for October 14–16 at Shangri-La Colombo Theme: “Fostering a Human-Centric Nation – Towards Society 5.0” Sri Lanka stands at an inflection point. Global competition is intensifying, technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain are reshaping industries, and societies worldwide are rethinking the role of technology in human progress. For a…
Four leading Australian social media influencers concluded their highly impactful journey across Sri Lanka on the 1st of September 2025, following nearly two weeks of immersive exploration and promotion. The initiative, organized by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), aimed at positioning Sri Lanka as a preferred long-haul travel destination for Australian travelers, has…
The Government of Sri Lanka has arranged to borrow USD 100 million from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank Group to finance the implementation of the Integrated Rurban Development and Climate Resilience Project (IRDCRP). The relevant Financing Agreement for the IRDCRP, amounting to USD 100 million, was signed on September 8, 2025…
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser received Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation of Sri Lanka, Bimal Rathnayake on the sidelines of the 2nd Sustainable Maritime Industry Conference held in Jeddah from 03- 04 September 2025. During the meeting, Minister Rathnayake briefed Minister Al-Jasser on the recent developments in Sri Lanka highlighting…
The number of tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka so far in 2025 has surpassed 1.6 million. According to latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), as of 7 September 2025, a total of 1,604,018 foreign nationals have arrived in the country. Meanwhile, a total of 37,495 tourists have arrived in the…
The Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), the apex body representing the nation’s ICT sector, warmly welcomed the Government’s launch of the “100 Days Digital” programme during INFOTEL 2025 launch , reiterating its full commitment to support this ambitious initiative. The programme is designed to accelerate digital transformation across government services, education, businesses,…
The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2025, themed “Gateway to Growth: Asia’s Emerging Opportunity”, will be held on 2–3 December at the Shangri-La Colombo. Among the key discussions on Day One is a sector deep dive that will address how Sri Lanka can unlock greater potential in tourism. Held under the theme “How Can…
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has renewed its partnership with the Australian Government-funded Market Development Facility (MDF) to further enhance Govi Mithuru, its agriculture advisory service aimed at tackling key sector challenges and promoting inclusive, AI-driven, and sustainable farming practices across Sri Lanka. Govi Mithuru, launched in 2015, was developed in response…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first bank in the world to extend LoungeKey airport lounge access under the UnionPay Asia Prestige programme, following a partnership between the Bank and LoungeKey that will benefit holders of the Bank’s UnionPay Asia Prestige Diamond and Asia Prestige Platinum Credit Cards. This groundbreaking feature grants…
In a strategic move to attract the growing Polish tourism market, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has partnered with The Barn House Sri Lanka to introduce “Whispers of Ceylon,” a novel wedding and engagement offering. This initiative, launched on 24th of August 2025, with a Polish couple, aims to position Sri Lanka as…
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