Sri Lanka Seeks Chinese Support for EV Charging Network and Infrastructure Repairs
Sri Lanka has proposed the establishment of a nationwide electric vehicle charging network with Chinese assistance, as part of its efforts to promote green mobility.
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Sri Lanka Records 2.3 Million Tourist Arrivals, Post-Crisis Milestone
Sri Lanka surpassed 2.3 million tourist arrivals on 26 December 2025, marking its strongest post-crisis performance and nearing the 2018 record of 2.33 million visitors,
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Sri Lanka Gem Industry Advances despite Policy Drag
As Sri Lanka prepares to welcome the world’s gem and jewellery trade to FACETS Sri Lanka 2026,
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SLCustoms achieves Historic milestone surpassing its annual revenue target
Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing its annual revenue target well ahead of schedule, according to Customs Director and Spokesperson Chandana Punchihewa.
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First Flight from Kazakhstan Arrives with 182 Passengers
The first Air Astana flight carrying tourists from Kazakhstan arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport yesterday.
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Rs. 800 Million Sustainable Agriculture Plan Faces Storm-Test
The government has approved a new concessional loan scheme titled the Sustainable Agriculture Program,
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Sri Lanka Seeks $200 Million IMF Emergency Funding Post-Cyclone
Sri Lanka has requested $200 million from the IMF under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to address urgent foreign exchange needs caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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Western Province Leads, Other Regions Slowly Catch Up
Sri Lanka’s Western Province continued to dominate the national economy in 2024,
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Government Approves Sustainable Agriculture Loans Next Year
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the launch of the “Sustainable Agriculture Program,” a new concessional loan scheme aimed at supporting rural livelihoods and strengthening agriculture’s contribution to economic growth.
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December Tourism Picks Up, but Year-End Target Looks Steep
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector gathered momentum in December, welcoming 154,609 visitors in the first 21 days of the month and pushing year-to-date arrivals beyond 2.25 million, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
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