The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and its Sri Lanka-China Business Council (SLCHBC) hosted a business delegation from China’s Yunnan Province, bringing together companies from a wide range of sectors to explore trade, investment and commercial partnerships with Sri Lankan businesses. The delegation, led by the Yunnan Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce, included representatives from […]
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The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully conducted the final pitching event of batch III of ExpoScaleUp, designed to help Sri Lankan SMEs become more competitive and expand into global markets. Supported through the EU’s regional Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive […]
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The continued upward trend in real estate prices, together with the banking sector’s increasing exposure to real estate activities, warrants continued monitoring, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said, warning that a sharp correction in property prices could spill over to the financial system. In its recent Financial Stability Review 2026, the CBSL said […]
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Milestone celebration highlights SLID’s contribution to boardroom excellence, responsible business and the future of corporate governance in Sri Lanka. Colombo, 3 November 2026 – The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) celebrated 25 years of advancing corporate governance and boardroom leadership with a ceremonial Ring the Bell event at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), marking a significant […]
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Sri Lanka welcomed 168,625 international tourists in October, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India accounted for 62,211 arrivals, representing 37% of all tourists who visited Sri Lanka during the month. The United Kingdom was the second-largest source market, […]
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Sri Lanka’s expenditure on vehicle imports declined by 34% year-on-year in September 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year, according to the latest External Sector Performance Report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). During September, the total outlay for private and commercial vehicle imports stood at USD 188 million, maintaining a […]
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நாட்டின் முழுமையான போக்குவரத்து மற்றும் கையாளுகை தீர்வுகள் வழங்குநரான (Total Mobility and Logistics Solutions Provider) ‘Toyota Lanka’ நிறுவனம், 2026 செப்டெம்பர் 17ஆம் திகதி யாழ்ப்பாணம் கண்டி வீதியில், சாவகச்சேரியிலுள்ள நாவற்குழி பகுதியில் தனது புதிய மையத்திற்கான அடிக்கல் நாட்டும் விழாவுடன் நாடளாவிய விரிவாக்கத்தில் ஒரு முக்கிய அடியை எடுத்து வைத்துள்ளது. இந்த மேம்பாடானது, வடக்கு பிராந்தியத்தில் Toyota Lanka நிறுவனத்தின் இருப்பை வலுப்படுத்துவதுடன், யாழ்ப்பாணம் மற்றும் அதனைச் சூழவுள்ள பகுதிகளில் உள்ள வாடிக்கையாளர்கள் […]
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The European Union has agreed to provide a €10 million grant to Sri Lanka to strengthen sustainable trade relations and improve the country’s access to the European market. The four-year project aims to enhance institutional capacity in trade-related activities, support Sri Lanka in meeting international standards required by the EU market and promote trade initiatives […]
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Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry is being called to take its place on a global platform as the JEWELS 2026 International Gem & Jewellery Exhibition & Competition takes place from 4–6 December 4-6, at Colombo Lotus Tower. Organised by the Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka (GASL) under the theme ‘From Sri Lanka to the […]
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The Sri Lanka–Italy Business Council (SLITBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 27th Annual General Meeting recently, electing a new leadership team for the year ahead and reflecting on the Council’s longstanding role in strengthening business ties between Sri Lanka and Italy. Dushy Jayaweera of the Acorn Group was elected President, while Shamil […]
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