Business

As the world gradually recovers from the pandemic’s impact, Sri Lanka is positioning itself as a top-tier tourist destination, seeking to forge international partnerships to revitalize its tourism sector.

The Sri Lankan economy recorded a strong turnaround registering overall growth of 5% for 2024 amid renewed macroeconomic stability, says the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).

The importers of powdered milk foods have decided to increase the prices by 4.7% with effect from 01 April 2025

US restaurant chain Hard Rock Cafe has sealed a deal with Abans and will be entering Sri Lanka, marking its debut in the island nation.

The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) claimed today that around 400 vehicles have been stuck at the Sri Lanka Customs for over 20 days due to a change in import regulations

Earnings from Sri Lanka’s tourism trade has continued to remain robust during the height of the seasonal peak as arrivals have been stronger. This is while the country is being recognised and featured by global publications as one of the most preferred destinations for travel in 2025.

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, is expanding its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, further strengthening its position as the country’s leading low-cost carrier

National People’s Power (NPP) MP Ajith Gihan has explained how the government intends to provide foreign employment opportunities in countries including South Korea, Japan, and Israel.

The tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka have surpassed 97,000 within the first 13 days of March, the latest provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority showed.

The Postal and Telecommunications Officers’ Union and the United Postal Trade Unions Front (UPTUF) have announced a 48-hour token strike starting from 4.00 p.m. today (16) until March 18.