Long-term structural reforms critical to ensure sustainable, inclusive and resilient economic growth
Q :How would you assess Sri Lanka’s economic recovery after the Ditwah? What has been the most pressing challenge in the aftermath? A: Sri Lanka’s recovery after the Ditwah has…
Sri Lanka stands out for scale and breadth of tax concessions
Sri Lanka has long been an outlier in the extent to which it grants tax concessions, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India Arvind Subramanian said, warning that…
Sri Lanka sets stage for landmark presence at Gulfood 2026
Sri Lanka is set to make a remarkable presence at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions, organized by the Sri Lanka Export…
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 223,000
A total of 223,645 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the…
SLASSCOM Propels 25 Sri Lankan Startups onto the Global Stage
The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is accelerating Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem by giving 25 high-potential local startups unprecedented global exposure through a fully funded, six-week…
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 5.4% in December 2025; full-year exports top USD 5 billion
Sri Lanka’s exports of apparel and made-up textile articles (HS Chapters 61, 62 and 63) rose to US$447.21 million in December 2025, up 5.43% from US$424.18 million in December 2024,…
JXG leadership reaffirms commitment to people-centric leadership with listening led-leadership
JXG (Janashakthi Group) hosted ‘Listening Led Leadership’ a programme designed to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its empathy-led workplace. The programme was hosted recently at Radisson Hotel – Colombo,…
Union Bank Horana Branch Relocates to Offer Enhance Customer Experience
Union Bank Horana Branch relocated to a new and spacious premises at No. 99A1/A, Somananda Mawatha, Horana, further strengthening its presence in the Horana area whilst offering an enhanced banking…
Mabroc Teas launches TeaTrace, pioneering digital transparency across the global tea trade
As transparency becomes a defining requirement among European buyers, Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd – a member of the Hayleys Group and one of Sri Lanka’s leading tea exporters – has…
Pioneer the Future of Healthcare with Your Biomedical Sciences Degree at APIIT Sri Lanka
The world of healthcare is evolving faster than ever before, with breakthroughs reshaping how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Just recently, researchers made global headlines for developing “skin in…