The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a $200 million policy‑based loan to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy amid pressures from the Middle East conflict. ADB President...
According to S&P Global Ratings, Sri Lanka’s long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings have been affirmed at ‘CCC+/C’ with a stable outlook,...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC have announced a joint investment of up to $40 million in South...
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its strong upward trajectory during the first half of 2026, with the country’s total exports surpassing the significant US$9 billion milestone....
Sri Lanka’s Omar Hazari has won the English-Speaking Union International Public Speaking Competition (IPSC) 2026, earning the country its second consecutive title at the prestigious global...
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 600 new Deluxe‑model, air‑conditioned buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), replacing an earlier plan...
Sri Lanka aims to increase the average spending by foreign tourists by improving the quality of tourism experiences, Deputy Tourism Minister Ruwan Ranasinghe said. Speaking at...
Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority has introduced mandatory labeling requirements for all covered categories of soap, requiring businesses to disclose the product name and its Total...
Sri Lanka has been recognised among the Top 50 Food Destinations Around the World for 2026, earning a place on an international ranking compiled by global...
Sri Lanka’s fiscal position strengthened further during the first five months of 2026, with the Government posting an overall Budget surplus of Rs. 197.34 billion, reversing...

