Economics

Sri Lanka Signs $3.7 Billion Deal with Sinopec for New Oil Refinery in Hambantota

Sri Lanka has signed a landmark agreement with Sinopec, the Chinese international petroleum corporation, to build a state-of-the-art oil refinery in Hambantota. The.

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Education and Career

China Provides 11.82 Million Meters of Fabric for 2025 Sri Lankan School Uniforms

The People’s Republic of China has pledged an impressive 11.82 million meters of fabric for Sri Lankan school uniforms, benefiting students across the.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Welcomes 70,000+ Tourists in Early September Despite Challenges

Sri Lanka recorded over 70,000 tourist arrivals in the first 17 days of September, according to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Sees Significant Boost in Tourist Arrivals in July

After a disappointing June, tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka surged in July, with the country welcoming 187,810 foreign visitors. This marks a 31.3.

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Tourism

Laos Grants Visa-Free Travel to Sri Lanka and 51 Other Countries

For the first time, Laos has granted visa-free travel access to Sri Lanka, along with 51 other countries, in an effort to boost.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 85,000 Tourists in Early July, Nearing 1.1 Million YTD Arrivals

Sri Lanka has seen a significant boost in tourist arrivals, welcoming over 85,000 visitors in the first 14 days of July, bringing the.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Tourism Rebounds with 1.08 Million Tourist Arrivals

Sri Lanka is aiming for over 2.5 million tourist arrivals in 2024, marking a significant recovery as it surpassed 1,077,251 arrivals by July.

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Business

China Supports Sri Lanka Customs Enhancement

Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) aims to surpass last year’s revenue of Rs. 970 billion in 2024, targeting Rs. 1.5 trillion due to increased.

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Tourism

Sri Lanka Shines at China’s Travel Fair: Recognized for Cultural Tourism

Sri Lanka Tourism made a splash at the recent Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF 2024) in southern China, a premier event for travel.

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Tourism

Great News for Travelers! Free Visa Entry Extended Indefinitely for Seven Countries

Sri Lanka is rolling out the welcome mat for tourists! The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that free visa entry for.

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