Sri Lanka welcomed 191,704 international tourists in August 2026, with India continuing to dominate the tourism market, according to the latest figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority
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Peopleโs Bank Launches Landmark CSR Initiative to Reduce ElephantโTrain Collisions in Sri LankaPeopleโs Bank Launches Landmark CSR Initiative to Reduce ElephantโTrain Collisions in Sri Lanka
Demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation, Peopleโs Bank has launched a pioneering Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at minimizing elephantโtrain collisions in Sri Lanka. The project,
Ratnapura to be transformed into major global gem trade hubRatnapura to be transformed into major global gem trade hub
The Government is taking measures to increase Sri Lankaโs annual export revenue from the gem and jewellery industry to US$ 3 billion and transform Ratnapura into a major global gem trading hub, Deputy Minister
EDB takes forward Creative Sri Lanka 2030EDB takes forward Creative Sri Lanka 2030
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently announced that it is taking forward Creative Sri Lanka 2030, an ambitious national programme designed to turn the countryโs craft heritage into
Sri Lanka, Italy seek stronger trade and investment tiesSri Lanka, Italy seek stronger trade and investment ties
Sri Lanka and Italy have explored new avenues to strengthen bilateral trade and investment, with particular emphasis on attracting Italian investment into emerging sectors of the Sri Lankan economy. Italian
Delft Island awaits major tourism boost, seeks ADB assistanceDelft Island awaits major tourism boost, seeks ADB assistance
Gets uninterrupted electricity, Rs 900 Mn new RO plant and Rs 235 Mn passenger craft The government was now taking several steps to construct infrastructure, uplift public transport, water supply,
Sampath Bank participate at Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair KurunegalaSampath Bank participate at Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala
Sampath Bank PLC participated at the Wayamba Motor Show & Kedalla Trade Fair Kurunegala 2026, reinforcing its commitment to enabling vehicle ownership and supporting Sri Lankaโs evolving mobility landscape. The
Seylan Bank conducts SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in TissamaharamaSeylan Bank conducts SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in Tissamaharama
Seylan Bank recently conducted an SME Scale-Up Programme for farmers in Tissamaharama, equipping participants with the financial management knowledge, business insights and banking solutions needed to strengthen and sustainably expand
Sri Lanka, Hong Kong seek stronger trade and investment linksSri Lanka, Hong Kong seek stronger trade and investment links
Sri Lanka and Hong Kong are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties, with more than 100 Sri Lankan exporters and business representatives taking part in a business networking event
National Tourism Strategic Planning Consultancy and Global Promotional Campaign Road Map launchedNational Tourism Strategic Planning Consultancy and Global Promotional Campaign Road Map launched
Sri Lanka yesterday marked a major milestone in its tourism development agenda with the official launch of two nationally significant consultancy assignments supported under the World Bankโs Grant Facility for Project Preparation (GFPP). The