The highly anticipated opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka this year is set to revolutionize Sri Lanka’s entertainment and tourism landscape. In gearing up for a grand opening in mid-2025, the landmark development announces its recruitment campaign to fill key positions across hospitality and gaming. With a promise to set a new standard in…
Today, the Ministry of Digital Economy, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and key collaborators, kicked off the Sri Lanka Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025 . Taking place from 5-6 February 2025 in Colombo, the Summit underscores the critical role of DPI as…
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) recorded steady growth in the third quarter of FY 2024/25, with its flagship Cinnamon Life project gaining traction and major infrastructure investments progressing as planned. Group EBITDA reached Rs.14.28 billion, up 4% from the previous year, despite pre-opening costs for Cinnamon Life. Adjusted for one-off factors, EBITDA increased by 10%…
The initial step in the digitalisation of government services, ‘GovPay’, will be officially launched under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on February 7th, 2025. This ground-breaking initiative will streamline and modernize how government institutions handle payments, enabling seamless transactions through a secure and efficient digital platform.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), has commenced the Sri Lanka Export Excellence Initiative (SLEEI) 2025. Supported under EU’s regional initiative ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of the EU Global Gateway Strategy, the SLEII…
Hambantota International Port (HIP) is fully prepared to support the expected surge in vehicle imports following the recent lifting of Sri Lanka’s import ban. With the local automotive market on the rise, HIP is set to play a key role in meeting the growing demand, backed by its state-of-the-art infrastructure and experienced workforce. Commenting on…
Being awarded with four international endorsements at the very beginning of 2025 and yet more to come, Sri Lanka Tourism kick started it’s first travel fair for the year 2025 , which was Ferien Messe Wien 2025, held from 16th to 19th January 2025 at Vienna , Austria.Sri Lanka Participated in collaboration with the Sri…
Sri Lankan corporate leader and executive Deshamanya Kandiah “Ken” Balendra has passed away at the age of 84. Born in 1940, Balendra has held many corporate positions in Sri Lanka and the region. He served as the first Sri Lankan chairman of John Keells Holdings Ltd., the largest conglomerate in the island. He was the…
World’s largest adventure travel company chooses Colombo as the host city for its flagship people event Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, has chosen Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the host city for its annual Global Summit 2025. This marks only the second time the company has hosted the annual event outside its headquarters…
The Sri Lanka Logistics & Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA), as the leading representative body for the logistics and freight forwarding community in Sri Lanka, wishes to address the ongoing congestion at the Colombo Port. This pressing issue has persisted for several weeks and is critically affecting our nation’s logistics industry and the import/export trade, leading…
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