In a significant boost for its tourism sector, the Sri Lankan government has successfully negotiated a comprehensive funding package worth USD 300 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB). This initiative aims to revitalize the country’s tourism industry, which has faced numerous challenges in recent years. Of the total funding, USD 100 million has already […]
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The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau states that the amount of remittances sent by migrant workers to the country during the first quarter of this year has increased by 26.5% compared to the first quarter of last year. From January to March 2026, the country received remittances of US $ 2.29billion. The amount of remittances […]
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Sri Lanka’s storytelling excellence took centre stage at the Inspire Global Media Awards 2026, held recently in London, United Kingdom with a packed room of media glitterati. The Sri Lankan travel documentary produced by Mark Julian Edwards won the Television Broadcast of the Year at the ceremony, contested by BBC and Amazon TV. The documentary […]
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Cap Snap Lanka Pvt. Ltd., a member of the CSL Group, has received six internationally recognised certifications, including the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000), at a ceremony held recently in Colombo. The achievement is particularly noteworthy as all six certifications were secured within just six months, reflecting the company’s strong commitment to quality, safety, […]
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As the global automotive industry advances toward electrification, the need for specialized technical expertise and trusted aftersales support has become progressively critical. Against this evolving backdrop, DIMO, the authorized general distributor for Mercedes-Benz, continues to strengthen its commitment to delivering world-class ownership experiences in Sri Lanka through the recently held Mercedes-Benz Flying Doctor Service Clinic […]
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E. B. Creasy & Co., PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory, a leading manufacturer of personal care products in Sri Lanka, was recently honoured with the Platinum Award at the Responsible Care Excellence Awards 2025. Marking a significant milestone, E. B. Creasy & Co., PLC – BIC & DENTA Factory emerged as the only Platinum […]
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இலங்கை முழுவதிலும் உள்ள ஆயிரக்கணக்கான பாடசாலை மாணவர்களுக்கு, தினசரி ஒரு வேளை உணவு என்பது வெறுமனே போசணையை வழங்குவது மட்டுமல்ல; அது கற்றல், வளர்ச்சி மற்றும் பாதுகாப்பான எதிர்காலத்திற்கான அடித்தளமாகும். இந்தச் சூழலில், சர்வதேச லயன்ஸ் கழகத்தினால் (Lions Clubs International Foundation – LCIF) வழிநடத்தப்படும் திட்டங்கள், குறிப்பாக ஐக்கிய நாடுகள் உலக உணவுத் திட்டத்துடனான (WFP) இந்த அமைப்பின் ஒத்துழைப்பு மூலம் எட்டப்பட்ட தேசிய அளவிலான தாக்கத்தை விளக்கும் வகையில் அண்மையில் கொழும்பில் ஒரு […]
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For thousands of schoolchildren across Sri Lanka, a daily meal is more than nourishment, it is the foundation for learning, growth, and a more secure future. It is within this context that the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), recently convened a press conference in Colombo to highlight the scale of national impact achieved through Lions-led […]
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Sri Lanka’s total export earnings increased to USD 4,308.11 million in the first quarter of 2026, recording a growth of 1.59% compared to the same period in 2025, the Export Development Board said. Although export earnings in March were recorded at USD 1,467.31 million, it has decreased by 5.2 % compared to March last year. […]
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The Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled “Doing Business with South Korea”, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea. The event was graced by Miyon Lee, Ambassador of the Republic […]
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