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A Sri Lanka delegation headed by the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeyasinghe, held a productive discussion with senior officials of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) at the PIF Headquarters in Riyadh on 25 January 2026. During the meeting, Minister Abeyasinghe made a detailed presentation highlighting Sri Lanka’s competitive advantages and…
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Sri Lanka’s renowned open-air art fair, Kala Pola, is set to bring alive the streets of Colombo with colour, creativity, and conversation as Kala Pola returns for its 33rd edition on Sunday, 8th February, along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha (Green Path), Colombo 07. Conceptualised and introduced by The George Keyt Foundation in 1993, and sponsored and co-presented by…
Anax Advisory, a leading Sri Lankan digital transformation and data-driven strategy firm and Subsidiary of “The Anax Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, has announced a strategic partnership with Abhiyanta Solutions , an SAP Gold Partner and globally recognized SAP transformation specialist. This collaboration brings together two complementary organizations to deliver end-to-end SAP modernization, analytics, and AI-driven transformation…
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private bank, formally presented to the two distinguished winners of its Credit Card campaign exclusive access to the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles and the Australian Open Semi-Finals in Melbourne. The event took place at HNB Towers, bringing together HNB leadership, staff, and the fortunate winners. During the occasion,…
The Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC), operating under the aegis of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, recently handed over a selection of essential medical equipment to the Divisional Hospital, Anavilundawa, as part of its ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This contribution is intended to enhance the hospital’s capacity and support healthcare professionals in delivering…
A global platform for marine innovation, lifestyle, and tourism 30th & 31st January and 1st February 2026, Sri Lanka will open its shores to the world with the Boat & Marine Show and Conference 2026, South Asia’s leading marine lifestyle and industry event. Hosted at the iconic Sail Lanka Charter, Port City Colombo, and open…
Volt Charge, Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) charging network, has announced a strategic partnership with Jetwing Hotels to deploy EV charging infrastructure across a selection of Jetwing’s key hotels islandwide. Under the agreement, nine EV charging stations will be installed at Jetwing Sea, Jetwing Beach, Jetwing Lagoon Wellness, Jetwing Saman Villas, Jetwing Kaduruketha, Jetwing…
NDB Wealth, the largest private sector wealth management company in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened its regional presence with the opening of its second branch in Kandy. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey to extend professional wealth management and investment solutions beyond Western Province, bringing financial services closer to key…
In a historic development for Sri Lanka’s plastic recycling sector, Cleantech (Pvt) Ltd, a member of the Abans Group of Companies, was the first to earn GP Certification for its state-of-the-art recycling plant. This certification marks the beginning of a new era for local recyclers, FMCG companies, and sustainability-driven manufacturers seeking high-quality, reliable, and ethically…
Recognising design for ecological coexistence The Geoffrey Bawa Trust and its partners are excited to announce the launch of a new award for excellence in design for ecological coexistence. The Geoffrey Bawa Moonamal Award seeks to catalyse a new movement in Sri Lankan design by recognizing projects that decentre the human, reverse anthropogenic degradation of…
Unique Industrial Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd. was honoured with the National Award of Excellence for Best Supply Chain Practising Organisation at the National Supply Chain Excellence Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Supply and Materials Management (ISMM) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries. The company was named 1st Runner Up in the Trading category…
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Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau has facilitated a special edition of Belgian wildlife documentary Le Jardin Extraordinaire (the Extraordinary Garden) to be filmed in Sri Lanka, with the objective of showcasing the island’s rich biodiversity, unique ecosystems, and exceptional natural beauty to the millions of viewers…
Car door handles will need to have both interior and exterior mechanical releases, and Chinese car models already approved for launch will have an additional two years to achieve compliance. CNA: China will ban hidden door handles on cars sold in the country from next year, phasing out the minimalist design popularised by Tesla over…
Reuters – Indian shares surged on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nifty coming within 50 points of record-high levels, led by Reliance and export-oriented stocks after the India–U.S. trade deal removed a key market overhang. Both the benchmarks rose about 5% at the open, logging their biggest intra-day jump in five years. The Nifty 50, opens…
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced the formal establishment of the Tax Policy Analysis Unit (TPAU) under the Department of Fiscal Policy. The TPAU’s core functions include revenue analysis; economic and distributional analysis of tax policies; evaluation of tax expenditures; engagement with key stakeholders; and analysis and support relating to international…
Reuters – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India that slashes U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for India halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriers. Trump announced the deal on social media following a call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting that…
Reuters – Growing electricity demand from AI and data centres, together with rising fuel use in Asia and European gas needs could turn an expected global liquefied natural gas supply glut into a shortage by 2030, Qatar Energy CEO Saad al-Kaabi said on Monday. LNG coming online between 2026 and 2029 has raised concerns of…
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) experienced a significant downturn on the first trading day (02) of February, with major indices closing lower amid moderate activity. The benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) declined by 130.63 points, or approximately 0.55%, to close at 23,681.68. Similarly, the S&P SL20 Index, which tracks the top 20 companies by…
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry marked a milestone with its first country pavilion at Source Fashion 2026. The exhibition was held from 13 to 15 January 2026 at Olympia London, one of Europe’s leading apparel sourcing events. The pavilion was officially inaugurated on 13 January with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in the…
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In the recent years Sri Lankans saw some conflicting inside Cybercrime centres while seeking greener pastures in the jungles of Myanmar. Chinese nationals were largely blamed for running these centres. Eleven such gangsters were executed following a ruling by the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of China for crimes including intentional homicide, intentional injury, illegal detention,…
New Brand Finance data shows Sri Lanka gaining ground globally as a recommended destination to invest in, work in, and visit, while retaining its distinctive strength in tourism and culture • ‘Ease of doing business in and with’: Sri Lanka ranks 79th globally, signaling growing confidence in its regulatory environment • Tourism perceptions strengthen: Sri Lanka rises…
By Priyanka Jayawardena, Research Economist, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounting for nearly 75% of all deaths, have emerged as a major health challenge in Sri Lanka over the past few decades. Unhealthy dietary patterns – including excessive intake of sugar, salt, and fats – continue to play a…
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