A special meeting between Eng. Eranga Weeraratne, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, and H.E. Wei Huaxiang, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, was held today (14) at the Ministry of Digital Economy in Colombo, with the aim of developing the digital economy and further expanding bilateral cooperation in the field of…
Nearly 34,000 km² of offshore acreage, in waters where gas has already been found, is now open to international energy companies. Bids are expected to close in early 2027. Sri Lanka has opened its offshore waters to international oil and gas explorers for the first time in more than a decade. The Petroleum Development Authority…
Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) in collaboration with Central Bank of Sri Lanka organized this event on 06rd October 2026 at the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Head Office, Colombo with the participation of more than 35 senior management representatives from the Electronic and Electrical sector. The progarmme aimed to support the country’s…
The Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone (BOI) received a Commendation Award under the Public Sector State Enterprises category at the 2025/26 National Productivity Awards (NPA), organized by the National Productivity Secretariat. The awards ceremony covering the Western and North Western Provinces was held recently at the Agra Auditorium of the Gampaha District Secretariat. This award was…
SriLankan Airlines has once again been honoured with the prestigious Visitors’ Choice Award for Leading International Airline at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2026, reaffirming its continued recognition in the regional travel and tourism industry. The airline, which has received this award in previous years, was the only international airline to be recognised in…
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC and Sri Lanka’s number one ICT solutions provider, has partnered with Alumex PLC, a member of the Hayleys Group and Sri Lanka’s leading manufacturer of aluminium extrusions, to accelerate manufacturing excellence through an AI-powered solution that enhances productivity, improves access to operational knowledge and optimises…
Discussions on further strengthening bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and China and expanding cooperation in support of Sri Lanka’s economic development were held yesterday afternoon (14) at the Ministry of Finance. The meeting was held between Mr. Wei Huaxiang, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka and Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed readiness to support Sri Lanka through future policy advice, capacity development, or a new financing arrangement as the island nation enters the final months of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. Speaking at a press conference today (15), during the IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in…
Reuters – The International Monetary Fund stood ready to support Sri Lanka “in any way they desired, as appropriate,” Sonali Jain-Chandra, deputy director of its Asia and Pacific Department, said on Thursday. Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic situation is “much improved,” with its fiscal performance very strong and debt restructuring largely complete, Jain-Chandra said in a press…
Dilmah today confirmed an exciting double recognition ahead of SIAL Paris 2026 (17–21 October 2026, Paris Nord Villepinte). Three Dilmah innovations have been named to the SIAL Innovation Paris 2026 Selection, and Dilmah has separately been confirmed as one of just five global finalists in the Large Companies category of ‘SIAL For Change’, a new…
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