In its latest update, the World Bank has raised its projection for India’s economic growth in 2024 to 7.5%, up by 1.2% from its previous estimate....
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has begun 2026 on a strong footing, recording its highest-ever January arrivals, welcoming over 277,000 visitors and surpassing the previous high of...
Climate shocks are no longer peripheral risks for tourism economies. They are now central economic variables shaping capital flows, employment stability, insurance markets, and long-term growth...
Dr. Ashani Weeraratna has risen to the forefront of global cancer research, specialising in melanoma and the effects of aging on cancer. She is the E.V....
Colombo has been ranked the most unaffordable city in the world for buying property, according to the latest Property Prices Index from Numbeo, the world’s largest cost-of-living database....
Galle has been placed fifth among the world’s top 10 honeymoon destinations for 2026 in the latest rankings released by Tripadvisor. The ranking forms part of...
Ten-year-old Taavi Samaraweera of Sri Lanka continued his rapid rise in world table tennis by winning the Under-11 title at the World Youth Contender tournament in...
Sri Lanka’s postal service has recorded a remarkable turnaround in 2025, surpassing revenue targets set by the Treasury and signalling a major revival after years of...
International Living magazine has identified the five most affordable places to live or retire in 2026, which scored the highest in the cost-of-living category of its...
Sri Lanka has signed a bilateral agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany as part of its ongoing external debt restructuring process, marking a significant milestone...
Sri Lanka’s garment industry is set for a fresh export boost after sweeping reforms to the United Kingdom’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) came into force...