Macksons Tiles Lanka (Pvt) Ltd (Macktiles) has achieved a significant milestone with its first export of tiles to Australia, marking an important step in the company’s international expansion and Sri Lanka’s growing presence in value-added manufacturing. Manufactured using premium Sri Lankan raw materials and produced with advanced Italian technology, Macktiles products reflect a commitment to…
The support of the government of China has been sought to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across Sri Lanka. The proposal was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath during a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this morning (29). The Ambassador has…
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry delivered a robust performance during the first eleven months of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching US$4,571.99 million marking a 5.42% increase over the same period last year, according to data released today by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). Sri Lanka’s total apparel exports for November 2025 reached US$367.60 million, representing…
Sri Lanka has reached a historic milestone with 2,333,797 tourist arrivals, the highest ever recorded. India remains the leading source market, with today’s flight from Thiruvananthapuram marking this significant arrival. The symbolic 2,333,797th guests were Prof. Felix Beslin Pereira, Mrs. Reena Fernandez, and Ms. Ann Cristina Pereira, a family from Thiruvananthapuram, India, who arrived on…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board’s (EDB) National Packaging Centre (NPC) recently hosted an awareness workshop on EU Food Labeling Legislation at the Export Development Board premises. Over 110 exporters and potential exporters participated and obtained the knowledge on European Union market requirements, gained an understanding of the background and application of EU food labelling…
Set along Sri Lanka’s unspoilt southern coastline, Shangri-La Hambantota has been ranked 70th in the Golf World Top 100 – World Resorts, placing it among the most respected golf and resort destinations worldwide. The Golf World Top 100 ranking celebrates far more than exceptional golf. It recognises resorts that deliver a complete play-and-stay experience — where championship courses are…
Generating strong and broad-based demand from investors, the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Ordinary Voting Shares of WealthTrust Securities Limited (WTS) was oversubscribed upon opening for subscription on 17 December 2025, prompting the offer to be closed at 4.30 p.m. on the same day, in line with the Prospectus provision that enables an early close…
Sri Lanka has secured the fifth position among the best places to visit in Asia, according to U.S. News & World Report, placing the island nation alongside some of the continent’s most iconic destinations, including Mount Fuji, Tokyo, Palawan, and Seoul. U.S. News & World Report is an American media company known for publishing news,…
Sri Lanka Customs has recorded historic revenue of Rs. 2,497 billion in 2025 to date, exceeding its revised annual target, Customs Media Spokesperson and Director of Customs Chandana Punchihewa said. The Ministry of Finance had initially set a revenue target of Rs. 2,115 billion for 2025, which was surpassed by November, prompting a revision of…
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe), Sri Lanka’s leading homegrown digital mobility platform, has formally written to the Inspector General of Police expressing grave concern over escalating incidents of intimidation, obstruction, and unlawful interference and violence directed at independent transport providers operating voluntarily through ride-hailing applications in key tourist locations. The company’s letter follows a…
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