Vietjet Air Sri Lanka launch moves closer after talks
Vietjet Air Sri Lanka preparations advanced with a high-level meeting between the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) and senior executives of
Business
Tourism
Sri Lanka experiential tourism key to future growth
Sri Lanka experiential tourism should become the country’s next growth strategy as global travel demand faces fresh challenges from geopolitical tensions, aviation disruptions
Agriculture
Ceylon Tea Village program launched to boost exports
Ceylon Tea Village program has been launched by the Government as a nationwide initiative to modernise Sri Lanka’s tea smallholder sector, improve rural
Tech Industry
AI visibility in Sri Lanka: Top brands ranked
AI visibility in Sri Lanka is emerging as a new measure of brand competitiveness, with a recent study revealing that artificial intelligence platforms
Tech Industry
Logical accepted into Y Combinator
Logical accepted into Y Combinator marks a major milestone for Sri Lanka’s technology ecosystem, with the AI startup founded by two Sri Lankan
Energy
German grant for energy-efficient buildings program approved
German grant for energy-efficient buildings program has received Cabinet approval, paving the way for a €924,063 (approximately Rs. 314 million) initiative aimed at
Finance
Sri Lanka bank capital issues reach Rs. 30bn
Sri Lanka bank capital issues are set to gain momentum this week as Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and Sampath Bank PLC prepare
Manufacturing
BPPL acquires Ravi Industries customer base
BPPL acquires Ravi Industries customer base through a Rs. 300 million business transfer agreement, strengthening its position in Sri Lanka’s industrial manufacturing sector
Business
Toyota Lanka flagship showroom in Bambalapitiya begins
Toyota Lanka flagship showroom in Bambalapitiya has taken a significant step forward with the groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s newest automotive facility, reinforcing
Economics
2027 Budget primary expenditure ceiling set at Rs. 5.1tn
2027 Budget primary expenditure ceiling has been set at Rs. 5.064 trillion, with the Government outlining a fiscal roadmap aimed at reducing the