AliExpress has announced the suspension of several low-cost shipping methods to Sri Lanka, citing recent tax reforms and regulatory ambiguities introduced by local authorities. Starting July 7, 2025, budget-friendly logistics options such as AliExpress Standard Shipping and Cainiao will no longer be available for deliveries to Sri Lanka. These services, widely used by consumers to…
SriLankan Airlines has come out on top in the Aviation Sector on LMD’s Most Loved Brands, proving that the national carrier remains close to the hearts and minds of Sri Lankan travellers for its uniquely warm Sri Lankan service, extensive network, unparalleled direct services and seamless connections. The Most Loved Brands were determined entirely by…
Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency satellite internet service is now officially available in Sri Lanka, its owner and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk confirmed in a tweet on Wednesday (02). In a post on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Musk announced, “Starlink now available in Sri Lanka!”, marking the official launch of the service in…
Sri Lanka Insurance Yesterday announced the resignation of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Chandana L. Aluthgama, effective (1st August 2025). Mr. Aluthgama assumed duties as the Chief Executive Officer of Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation in 2018. His leadership continued with Sri Lanka Insurance Life Ltd. following the segregation on 1st of February, 2024. Over…
A total of 138,241 tourists have arrived in the country in June 2025, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. This is an increase of 21.8% in comparison to the numbers arrived in June 2024. Accordingly, the total number of tourist arrivals in the first Six months of 2025 stands at 1,168,044….
No More Unpleasant Experiences of Corruption in Investments – President Indian entrepreneurs state that they are currently directing their attention towards new investment prospects in Sri Lanka, particularly in sectors like energy, infrastructure, the digital economy, tourism and agriculture, as well as on enhancing entrepreneurial capacity. A delegation of around 20 Indian entrepreneurs, comprising heads…
Get ready, South Asia! The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025, as special guest. Popularly regarded as “King Khan”, the presence of the multi-award-winning superstar at the by-invitation…
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the Fourth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. The IMF’s Executive Board met to evaluate Sri Lanka’s fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) earlier yesterday (01). On April 25th IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities reached staff-level agreement…
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA), representing all licenced commercial banks in the country, today issued a statement firmly rejecting attempts by a small group of borrowers to create alarm and confusion over the potential use of parate laws, and assuring the business community and the public that banks have no intention of launching widespread…
Sri Lanka is emerging as a top destination for high-net-worth travelers in Asia-Pacific, especially among Gen Z explorers seeking nature, culture, and purpose-driven experiences, according to a new luxury travel report by Marriott International. The study, titled “The Intentional Traveler,” reveals evolving trends among affluent travelers in the region, with a strong shift toward wellbeing,…
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