Sri Lanka worker remittances up 3.3-pct to US$735.6mn in Oct; likely record high in 2026
Sri Lanka’s official remittances from expatriate workers rose 3.3 percent to US$ 735.6 million in October 2026, official data showed,…
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Sri Lanka stocks trend lower; Materials lead turnover
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange was trending lower on Wednesday, a day ahead of the National Budget reading, with the…
Australian Bus Maker, Custom Denning Proposes Large-Scale Electric Bus Manufacturing Facility in Sri Lanka
Proposed long-term programme combines Australian zero-emission bus technology, genuine local chassis and body manufacturing, local battery assembly, skilled employment, and…
BOI courts British investors at London trade and investment forum
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has presented the country’s investment opportunities, incentives and business facilitation framework to…
Tourist arrivals exceed 1.9 m
SRI Lanka’s tourism arrivals surpassed 1.9 million in 2026, with over 49,900 visitors registered in the first eight days of…
Economic growth has slowed down: GL
Sri Lanka’s economic growth has slowed sharply while inflation, youth unemployment and poverty continue to put pressure on the public,…
Budget reaches Rs. 22.3 b surplus in 9M supported by vehicle import revenue
The Government’s Budget recorded a surplus of Rs. 22.3 billion in the first nine months of 2026, reversing a deficit…
October migrant worker inflows hit $735.6M, pushing 10-month total past $7.6 Bn
Sri Lanka’s migrant workers sent home a record-breaking $735.6 million in October 2026, marking a 3.31% year-on-year increase and extending…
Lanka, Kazakhstan seek stronger economic and parliamentary ties
Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan are looking to further strengthen bilateral relations, with greater cooperation in investment, trade, agriculture, tourism and…
Sri Lanka Business Forum in Gaziantep Highlights Trade and Investment Opportunities and Promotes SLEXPO 2027
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, in collaboration with the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce, successfully organized the first-ever Sri…