Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals increased 38 percent from a year ago to 93,915 in the first 15 days of April 2025, led by India and the United Kingdom, data from the island’s tourism promotion office …
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy amid Geopolitical Transformations:
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Policy after the War The domestic political context of Sri Lankan foreign policy underwent a significant shift following the end of the war in 2009. The Mahinda Rajapaksa regime …
Sacred tooth relic of Lord Buddha displayed in Sri Lanka after 16 years
According to historical records, the tooth relic came to symbolise Buddhist holiness, becoming Sri Lanka’s most treasured possession and the seal of sovereignty …
Sri Lanka unveils its future-focused pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
Sri Lanka officially inaugurated its pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, joining over 150 participating countries under the global theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”. The Sri Lanka pavilion is …
How China Is Stealthily Increasing Presence In Sri Lanka, Maldives
China’s involvement in Sri Lanka extends beyond military activities, focusing on cooperative initiatives that allow its citizens to operate within the country. Similarly, an agreement with the …
Radisson launches 106-key property in Sri Lanka
Radisson Hotels announced the launch of Radisson Collection Resort Galle, the first of its kind in South-East Asia. The resort features 106 appointed rooms, suites, and penthouses, with amenities and …
Sri Lanka urged to end high border taxes, cut barriers to exports, after Trump tariffs
A group of economists have urged Sri Lanka to remove barriers to exports especially tariffs and para tariffs, which have hurt national competitiveness and benefitted a few against the many.
Sri Lanka sees 1,770 new active credit cards in February 2025
Active credit cards in Sri Lanka rose by 4.8 percent or 91,371 in 2024, the latest Central Bank data showed, with the island nation’s economic recovery and strong promotions for credit cards amid …
Train rides through the clouds and Bawa’s tropical modernism: Sri Lanka’s best cultural experiences
Sri Lanka’s best cultural experiences – Planning a trip to the tropical island country of the moment? Beverley Watts has your guide to the unmissable historic sites, iconic architecture and wonderful …
Sri Lanka Records Over $1.1 Billion in Tourism Earnings in Q1 2025
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reports that tourism earnings for the first quarter of 2025 have reached US$ 1,122.3 million, marking a 9.4% increase compared to US$ 1,025.9 million in the same period …