COLOMBO — Sri Lanka is betting big in South Asia’s gambling world as a new casino opens its doors from Saturday at a lavish integrated resort.
Sri Lanka’s participation at Global SME Ministerial Meeting and Trade Promotion Organisations Leadership Dialogue
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe represented Sri Lanka at two prestigious international events held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Trade Promotion Organisations (TPO) …
NDB Bank named Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs at EuromoneyAwards
National Development Bank PLC (NDB) was recently named Sri Lanka’s Best Digital Bank for SMEs at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, reaffirming its leadership in delivering progressive, …
Strong EU, UK demand sees Sri Lanka’s apparel exports rise 5.2% in June
Sri Lanka saw a 5.2% increase in apparel exports in June 2025, hitting $439.39m against the previous year’s figure of $417.71m, as reported by the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF).
Bay of Bengal earthquake has no impact on Sri Lanka – GSMB
There is no impact on Sri Lanka from the earthquake reported earlier today near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in the Bay of Bengal, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau has stated …
Hilton’s Strategy Shift, Spirit’s Furloughs and Sri Lanka’s Fee Drop
On today’s pod, we look at Hilton’s biz travel shift, Spirit’s pilot troubles, and Sri Lanka’s fig leaf to travelers.
Sri Lanka eyes stronger economic ties with Maldives
President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday said Sri Lanka is seeking to elevate its economic partnership with the Maldives, with a focus on trade, investment, tourism, fisheries, and renewable energy …
Sri Lanka begins funding near-market innovations with Rs. 1 b Budget allocation
First round of gap-filling funds to be released in early September as Sri Lanka partners with global firms to strengthen research, testing and manufacturing capacity: The Government will begin …
Sri Lanka’s maritime ambitions
With its natural beauty, wildlife and culture, Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean” and attracts millions of tourists every year. But my research suggests that the country might not …
Sri Lanka and France ink pact on debt restructuring
Sri Lanka has concluded its bilateral debt restructuring with France, following the signing of the final implementation letters between the two Governments. This marks a milestone in Sri Lanka’s …