The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs focused its attention on a number of matters relating to ensuring public security, curbing illegal activities, and enhancing the efficiency of the police service. This was discussed when the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs met in Parliament on the 21st, under…
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has released data showing a significant increase in foreign purchases following its targeted outreach efforts, demonstrating the impact of sustained engagement with international markets. According to the SEC’s performance “report card” from the Invest Sri Lanka Forum held in Singapore on August 12, 2025, foreign stock…
Market Leader Home Lands has announced that Central Park Boulevard Port City Colombo has reached a significant construction milestone, with 60% of its piling work now officially completed, just under three months after the project’s launch, placing its rate of progress 10% ahead of plan. With construction progressing ahead of target, the development’s piling programme…
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Pretoria successfully conducted a Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Event at the Rosebank Sunday Market, Johannesburg, on 30 August 2026, showcasing the diverse tourism attractions and experiences that Sri Lanka has to offer to an international audience. Rosebank is one of Johannesburg’s popular destinations and attracts visitors from a…
Emirates is elevating the award-winning Premium Economy experience even further with the launch of the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat. Debuting on newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, the new seat combines industry-leading innovation with elevated comfort, giving customers greater control over their personal space. Installed in the Emirates A350 Premium…
The Sri Lanka – Benelux Business Council (SLBBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce conducted its 31st Annual General Meeting recently. Chief Guest, His Excellency Wiebe de Boer, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, during his address, highlighted the enduring relevance of the Benelux union as a sandbox…
Sri Lankan entrepreneurs Janik Jayasuriya and Johann Harsha Fernando bring together two inspiring entrepreneurial journeys to take a homegrown Sri Lankan brand onto the global stage In a significant milestone for Sri Lankan entrepreneurship, Celeste Founder and CEO Janik Jayasuriya and HVA Ceylon Founder and CEO Johann Harsha Fernando have entered into a partnership to…
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) country team, led by Sri Lanka Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from September 10–23 to review the country’s economic progress and structural reforms. The upcoming two-week visit will focus on two major objectives, conducting the Seventh Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the…
Stafford Motor Co. (Pvt) Ltd., the sole authorized distributor for Honda Automobiles in Sri Lanka, has issued an urgent safety recall reminder regarding ongoing SRS Airbag system upgrades. This warning notice, issued in coordination with the parent company, Honda Motor Co. Japan, targets multiple vehicle models currently operating in Sri Lanka. Both Stafford Motors and…
Confidence in the economy strengthened in August with a larger share of corporate executives anticipating an improvement in the months ahead. However, the outlook remains cautious with half of those surveyed expecting economic conditions to remain unchanged amid rising costs and continued uncertainty surrounding the broader economic milieu. THE ECONOMY The latest LMD-PEPPERCUBE Business Confidence…
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