As the sun dips into the Indian Ocean and the city begins to exhale, Tiki Bar at Shangri-LaColombo reintroduces itself—not just with a new cocktail menu, but with a renewed sense of place, energy, and identity. Perched high above the city with uninterrupted views over Galle Face and the ocean beyond, Tiki Bar has long […]
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Lütfü Turgut, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral trade relations. He highlighted opportunities for Sri Lankan exporters in several sectors while also pointing to collaboration opportunities, especially given the growing importance of governance and ethical trade standards, particularly for exporters seeking integration into global supply chains, […]
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Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring process is nearing completion, with significant progress recorded across negotiations and implementation, according to the latest 6th Co-Chairs Progress Report released by the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) recently. The report states Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring is also nearly complete. Signature of bilateral agreements is well advanced while not yet fully […]
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The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), in partnership with the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), unveiled Sri Lanka’s Insurance Industry Development Roadmap yesterday (21) in Colombo, with the participation of Ananda Wijepala, Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, attended the event as Chief Guest. The Roadmap is expected to serve as […]
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Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, outlined the Government’s utmost priority of maintaining stability in energy supply to ensure uninterrupted industrial activity addressing the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) 40th Anniversary held in Colombo recently. He also focused on the need to strengthen Sri Lanka’s supply chains. “We can […]
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Classic Travel has been appointed as the Official Travel Partner for Royal College Colombo’s Rugby Team for 2026, reinforcing its growing commitment to supporting and uplifting sports in Sri Lanka. This partnership marks another step in Classic Travel’s efforts to actively contribute to the development of local sports, backing one of the country’s most prestigious […]
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Hayleys Solar, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 solar solutions provider, partnered with Manusath Derana to install an 80kW AC solar power system at Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Anuradhapura. Initiated through the generous efforts of Ms. Kumuduni Abeysiriwardena together with other donors, this project supports the temple’s energy requirements with a sustainable solution, contributing to environmental preservation while […]
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Sri Lanka is restructuring its SME sector by consolidating agencies into a new Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority (ITIA) to foster a cohesive, export-oriented ecosystem, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development told the American Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (AmCham) CEO Forum 2026 held in Colombo recently. The ITIA will be […]
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The administration aims to double the economy to $200 billion and increase per capita income to $10,000 within a decade by strengthening the production economy and implementing fiscal reforms, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury told a CEO Forum held in Colombo recently. In his keynote note Dr. Suriyapperuma outlined a strategic roadmap for […]
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The United States is committed to expanding trade, opening markets for American exports, and championing private sector-led growth, when countries create transparent systems, strengthen rule of law, and create predictable regulatory environments, American businesses respond with investment, innovation, and long-term partnership, Charge D’Affaires Jayne Howell, US Embassy in Sri Lanka told a CEO Forum held […]
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