Foreign company registrations in Sri Lanka rise in 1H2025
Sri Lanka is estimated to have recorded a sharp rise in foreign and joint-venture (JV) company registrations in the first half of 2025,
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Tourist arrivals in August top 99,000
A total of 99,406 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in August, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows.
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CBSL says deflation to end in 3Q 2025
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on Friday said it projected Sri Lanka’s economy to grow 4.5% in 2025,
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Sri Lanka Banks Post Strong Profits on the back of Economic Stability
Sri Lanka’s banking sector has turned in a momentous performance so far this year with both state-owned and private lenders reporting sharp profit gains on the back of easing interest rates,
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Sri Lanka’s central bank expects economy to grow by 4.5% in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy will grow by 4.5% this year, the central bank said in a monetary policy report on Friday, despite some risks to the island nation’s recovery from U.S. tariffs.
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Sri Lanka targets 4–5% GDP growth in medium to long-term
Sri Lanka is striving to achieve 4–5% GDP growth in the medium to long-term in comparison to the baseline requirement of 3% set by the International Monetary Board (IMF) to achieve debt sustainability,
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Voyage Sri Lanka 2025: Unlocking the nation’s blue economy
Sri Lanka is once again preparing to host Voyage Sri Lanka 2025, the nation’s flagship international marine summit. This landmark event is scheduled for October 16th, 2025, at The Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo. The event is organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB). Its primary mission is to bring together global experts, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to …
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Nuwara Eliya Chamber of Commerce established
In a bid to encourage and enhance exports by businessmen and industry representatives in the Nuwara Eliya District, the Chamber of Commerce – Nuwara Eliya was established last week at the Nuwara Eliya Cooperative Holiday Resort. Senior journalist Douglas Nanayakkara has been appointed the founding President of the organisation, while M. S. Hussain and M. Irshad have been appointed General …
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Mukesh Ambani’s Campa launches in Sri Lanka
Mukesh Ambani ,owned Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) announced that it will launch its Campa Beverages brand in Sri Lanka in partnership with Ceylon Cold Stores. The Campa portfolio includes Campa Cola, Lemon, Orange, and an energy range featuring Campa NRG Gold Boost and Berry Kik. According to the announcement, Sri Lankans can now purchase a 250 ml bottle for Rs. …
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Invest Sri Lanka Forum opens in Singapore
At an Invest Sri Lanka forum in Singapore, Ray Abeywardena, Director of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Group CEO at HNB Investment Bank, highlighted that Sri Lanka’s recent exchange rate stability is significantly boosting investor confidence and providing much-needed predictability for businesses. Abeywardena stated, “A key highlight of our recent achievement is the stability of the Sri Lankan rupee”. …
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