Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ready to extend support for government’s digitalization effort
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to expanding its initiatives in Sri Lanka. As part of this commitment, the Bill & Melinda Gates …
Members Appointed to the Port City Economic Commission
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially appointed members to the Port City Economic Commission. The official letters of appointment were …
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to India
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to India from 15-17 December 2024 at the invitation of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi …
Ceylinco Cancer Centre unveils refurbished interiors
The Ceylinco Cancer Centre at Park Street, Colombo 2 recently completed a major refurbishment to offer a more comfortable and aesthetically-pleasing …
U.S. Embassy Colombo Achieves LEED Gold Certification as Sri Lanka’s 50th Gold Certified Building
U.S. Embassy Colombo announces the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification, becoming the 50th building in Sri …
European Chamber Of Commerce Of Sri Lanka Concludes AGM And Appoints John Wilson As President
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL) recently concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a significant milestone in the Chamber's …
NSBM celebrates success of graduating class of 2024
NSBM Green University, the premier degree awarding institute in Sri Lanka, commenced its annual General Convocation Week for 2024 yesterday (9th December). …
Innovative Water Management Techniques Revolutionizing Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka
For centuries, rice has been the heartbeat of Sri Lankan agriculture, with over one million hectares of paddy fields cultivated annually, accounting for 37% of …
Galle Literary Festival reveals main programme as passes go on sale
The Galle Literary Festival has unveiled its eagerly awaited literary programme for 2025. With over 100 talks, workshops, and events scheduled from 6 to 9 …
NOLIMIT partners with Warner Bros. discovery consumer products
NOLIMIT is proud to announce its official partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), bringing exclusive, licensed merchandise …
Strengthening sustainability: JAAF and Solidaridad chart path for EU market alignment
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and Solidaridad, a civil society organization, recently co-hosted a one-day workshop in Colombo to address the …
A sip of History: The enduring legacy of Dambatenne estate
Nestled in the misty hills of Sri Lanka’s Uva Province is a living piece of Pure Ceylon Tea history in the form of Dambatenne Estate. Sprawling across the …
CBL Global Foods and USAID partner to boost Sri Lanka’s coconut industry
In a move to bolster Sri Lanka's coconut industry, CBL Global Foods Limited (CBL GFL) a key player in Sri Lanka’s agribusiness sector and a subsidiary of the …
Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka: LIRNEasia hosts exclusive forum in Colombo
LIRNEasia hosted a forum on December 7, 2024, titled “Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka” at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel, Colombo. The …
JICA Provides Emergency Relief Items to Sri Lanka for Flood and Landslide Victims
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka by providing emergency relief items to assist those …
CEAT acquires CAMSO brand Off-Highway Tyres & Tracks business from Michelin in Sri Lanka
CEAT, an RPG company and Michelin, the global leader in tyres, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for CEAT to acquire Camso …
The UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Highlights Export Potential of Women-Led Businesses in Jaffna
The United Kingdom (UK)-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, co-organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), …
Fitch Upgrades BoC’s Foreign-Currency IDR and VR to ‘CCC-‘/’ccc-‘; Removes RWN on VR
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Bank of Ceylon's (BOC) Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'CCC-' from 'CC'. At the same time, the Rating …
JICA and EDB jointly Introduces Sri Lankan ICT companies to the Japanese market
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is committed to promote global trade and facilitate the interests of exporters. In this pursuit, EDB actively …
Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge by 18-pct in October 2024
As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the country's merchandise export performance in October 2024 reached an impressive US$ 1,097.1 …