Tourist arrivals in July top 75,000

A total of 79,711 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in July, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 16,329 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 20.5%. Furthermore, 8,530 persons from the United Kingdom, 4,812 from Australia, 5,213 […]

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Wyndham Expands Footprint in South Asia with Sri Lanka on 2026 Launch Map

New strategic alliance expected to add more than 60 hotels over 10 years across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal, with first hotels slated to open in 2026 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is accelerating its expansion across India and the surrounding region, announcing today a new strategic alliance with Cygnett Hotels & Resorts that will not only introduce its La Quinta® by […]

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Hettich Unveils its First State-Of-The-Art Experience Centre in Sri Lanka, Showcasing Magical Interior Solutions

Hettich’s Experience Centre enables customers to get an immersive touch & feel experience of furniture fitted with cutting-edge Hettich fittings Hettich, the global market leader for manufacturing furniture fittings, proudly inaugurated their first company-owned Experience Centre in Colombo. The event, which was attended by senior management from Hettich India, business partners and esteemed members of […]

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Huawei Tech4City Competition 2025: Empowering Youths to Shape Singapore’s Digital and Sustainable Future

Huawei announced the launch of the fourth edition of Tech4City Competition 2025, its flagship youth innovation competition in Singapore, inviting students and startups to shape Singapore’s future through technology-driven solutions that align with national sustainability and digitalization goals. Under the theme “Empowering Our Shared Digital Future”, the 2025 competition challenges participants to develop intelligent, inclusive, […]

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Alumex PLC Achieves ‘ASI Performance Standard Certification’, Marking a Milestone in Sustainable Aluminium Manufacturing

Alumex PLC, the country’s leading aluminium extrusion manufacturer, was bestowed with the prestigious Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard Certification, becoming the first in Sri Lanka to earn this globally recognised benchmark for sustainable aluminium production. This significant milestone positions Alumex among an exclusive group of manufacturers worldwide that champion best-in-class ethical, environmental, and social […]

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SLAMERP Statement: Immediate Government Action Urged as US Imposes 30% Tariff on Sri Lankan Rubber Exports

The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) has called on the Government to intensify negotiations with the United States following the announcement of a 30% reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan rubber product imports, effective from 1 August. The announcement, made by US President Donald Trump, has triggered widespread concern among […]

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DIMO Agribusinesses Elevates Farmers into Agripreneurs

DIMO Agribusinesses promotes data-driven farming and professional consultancy in agriculture to transform local farmers into agripreneurs, equipping them with the necessary entrepreneurial mindset and practical knowledge. This transformation is pivotal in unlocking the true potential of Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector by empowering farmers to approach agriculture as a sustainable and profitable business venture.  Facilitating this […]

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