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50 articles shown“Sri Lanka has allocated only 0.01% of its total land area for industries — suggesting that industrial land allocation in Sri Lanka is far below international norms.”
“Failure to raise the dealer commission that was pruned, despite gaining profits in billions of rupees annually”
“The reduction will provide some relief to exporters, navigating a highly competitive and uncertain global marketplace.”
“Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform, and the Future of Economic Policy”
“I am excited to join the exceptional team in Sri Lanka to build on our strong foundations of financial discipline, sustainability, and excellence.”
“Recurring EBITDA rose 26% year-on-year to Rs. 16.35 billion.”
“Transparency and regulatory compliance have always been at the heart of how we build.”
“The U.S. effective tariff rate has declined to 7.4% from 9.4%.”
“ASUS's commitment to providing a worry-free business experience with comprehensive support for organizations in Sri Lanka”
“The World Cup cannot be treated as an investment product. It is one of football's greatest sporting legacies. No part of it should ever be surrendered to private investors.”
“Our journey demonstrates that no ambition is too great when backed by conviction, innovation, and execution.”
“Save for your future – and protect the environment for generations to come.”
“The All Share Price Index went up by 212.25 points, while the S and P SL20 rose by 54.83 points.”
“Union Assurance's approach to leadership excellence is not episodic, but deeply embedded across the Company.”
“This is a time for measured growth and smart decision-making.”
“Nuwara Eliya is one of Sri Lanka's most loved destinations, especially during the April season.”
“Rough seas prevented the safe use of small boats, prompting the ship to depart for Colombo Port instead.”
“Attracting such high-net-worth tourists contributes immensely to the tourism industry. — Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage”
“Several European countries may start to face shortages of jet fuel in the next 6 weeks.”
“The reduction in selectivity is a long-overdue, data-driven reform that aligns Sri Lanka with global best practices.”
“MIFL's entry to the Colombo Stock Exchange through its debut debenture listing is a significant institutional milestone.”
“Europe may have just six weeks left of jet fuel, with serious consequences for the continent's economy — International Energy Agency”
“Sri Lanka is no longer just a destination. In 2026, it has become the world's safest and most complete tourism ecosystem.”
“Businesses and investors in those areas rarely have the opportunity to invest their surplus money in avenues that provide great long-term returns.”
“A major fire has broken out at one of Australia's two oil refineries.”
“April 11 was recorded as the highest revenue-earning day in the organisation's history, with earnings reaching Rs. 213 million.”
“The trajectory of oil prices will likely hinge less on battlefield developments and more on diplomatic momentum.”
“MIFL's entry to the Colombo Stock Exchange through its debut debenture listing is a significant institutional milestone.”
“Japan has stopped accepting new foreign workers in its food services sector from Monday (Apr 13), as the industry nears its quota under a skilled worker scheme.”
Alliance Finance Company wins three awards at CPM Best Management Practices Awards 2026 for governance and environmental sustainability.
“Cabinet has granted approval to provide fuel subsidies aimed at easing the burden on Sri Lanka's fishing community”
“What we are witnessing today is a structural shift in global shipping patterns”
“WindForce's rating reflects its growing scale as a prominent renewable power generator in Sri Lanka”
Uber and PickMe urged government for higher fuel quotas to maintain transport and delivery services.
Analysis of UK's revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme offering improved market access for Sri Lanka's apparel exporters, particularly SMEs.
Colombo Stock Exchange and NSE IFSC signed MoU for strategic partnership to strengthen capital market cooperation and enable dual listings.
NPP MP Ruwan Mapalagama announced opening of eco-tourism campsite in Attanagalla for foreign and domestic tourists.
Shangri-La Hambantota hosted a multi-day international wedding celebration with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in attendance, positioning Sri Lanka as a destination wedding powerhouse.
The SLTB Hatton depot launched a safari bus service to promote tourism, refurbished at Rs. 4 million with capacity for 42 passengers and equipped with modern amenities.
The Export Development Board convened a meeting between CPC and exporters to discuss fuel distribution mechanisms and address supply bottlenecks affecting the export sector.
Sri Lanka recorded 183,979 tourist arrivals in March 2026, a 19.7% decline from March 2025, attributed to the Middle East conflict affecting travel from key markets.
“The United Kingdom's revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 2026, presents a clear opportunity for Sri Lanka's apparel sector”
“Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC notched up record earnings in 2025, the highest ever in its 32-year history”
“After careful consideration of Oracle's current business needs, we have made the decision to eliminate your role as part of a broader organizational change.”
“This transition is part of a broader group restructuring initiative designed to strengthen alignment across our businesses and position Scope Cinemas for its next phase of growth.”
“impose the necessary legal provisions to prevent the export of scrap metal in a manner detrimental to domestic industries”
“A total of 175,661 tourists have arrived in the country so far in the month of March”
“Sri Lanka's export earnings for February 2026 reached US$1,401.78 million, recording a solid year-on-year growth of 4.22% and signaling a positive trajectory toward achieving our annual export targets.”