Sri Lanka generated USD 2,245.2 million in tourism revenue during the first nine months of 2026, welcoming a total of 1,693,679 international visitors, according to official data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The island nation’s tourism sector maintained a steady momentum into the […]
Sri Lanka has presented US$65.1 million worth of investment opportunities in high-value agricultural exports, targeting technology-driven companies to transform traditional commodities into premium products for global markets. The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) showcased four investment-ready value chains covering Ceylon cinnamon, coffee, black pepper and sea cucumber at the Food and Agriculture Organization […]
Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has appointed Chithrasumana Motors as an authorised sales distributor in Malabe. Located at No. 506, 7th Lane, Malabe, Chithrasumana Motors offers customers access to Hayleys Mobility’s portfolio, comprising OMODA & JAECOO, KAIYI and SRM. The range includes electric, hybrid and petrol-powered vehicles, catering to diverse […]
Hatch, Lankan Angel Network and BOV Capital join forces, with First Capital Holdings PLC committing LKR 300 million as anchor limited partner in a fund built on a commercial investment case. Starting a business is difficult. Building one that can grow, compete and endure is harder still. For Sri Lankan founders, the challenge doesn’t end […]
Sri Lanka and China have discussed ways to deepen bilateral relations and expand economic cooperation to support the island’s economic development. The discussions took place on Thursday (14) at the Finance Ministry during a meeting between Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang and Labour Minister and Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha […]
Sri Lanka must earn free trade agreements (FTAs) through deep domestic reforms rather than expect them to follow from negotiation alone, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said. The Government is now moving to dismantle import levies left untouched for two decades and is seeking entry into Asia’s largest trade bloc. “We only […]
In a major move to boost industrial and economic cooperation between Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU), a special high-level discussion was held on October 15, chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe. The meeting focused on leveraging the EU’s multi-billion-euro ‘Global Gateway’ strategy to drive fresh investments into Sri […]
Sri Lanka is moving ahead with a World Bank-backed global destination marketing and communication campaign aimed at strengthening the country’s competitiveness in international tourism markets. A high-level discussion on implementing the initiative was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, focusing on developing a long-term, data-driven strategy to promote Sri Lanka […]
Celestial brilliance, crystalline depth: Rocell’s latest surface innovation transforms the way polished ceramic tiles interact with light. For the first time in Sri Lanka, Rocell introduces ‘Starlight’, an advanced surface innovation that brings crystal-like depth and brilliance to polished porcelain tiles. Inspired by the brilliance of the cosmos, Rocell Starlight captures the depth, radiance, and […]
The 6th Sampath Bank SME Business Circle, organised for small and medium-sized business owners in the Galle and Matara regions, was successfully held recently. The event featured an insightful panel discussion on the growth, competitiveness and future business opportunities for SMEs, with representatives from Sampath Bank, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lanka […]