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Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed China’s longstanding friendship with Sri Lanka, emphasizing that the relationship, which spans over two millennia, continues to remain “deeply rooted and flourishing.” Speaking…

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has proven to be an indispensable engine of the nation’s economic recovery, with the current government's strategic efforts successfully revitalizing the industry and leading to a significant surge in…

The United Nations (UN) Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED), during its 29th session, will review Sri Lanka’s first periodic report today (September 26) in Geneva, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and…

The government signed a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) today (23) to launch a new initiative aimed at fostering sustainable economic recovery through improved biodiversity conservation and solid waste management. The EUR 8…

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that “SRI LANKA MICE EXPO 2025” is a great opportunity to engage in business activities at the international level but also a valuable platform to bring the name of Sri Lanka onto the global…

Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the first eight months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 11,554.32 million. This reflects a strong 6.61% increase compared to the…

A Singapore-headquartered shipping company today (23) announced that it will refuse to pay Sri Lankan court-ordered damages of US$1 billion for causing that country’s worst case of environmental pollution. In an exclusive interview,…

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has increased to 1.5% in August 2025, compared to 0.7% in July 2025, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.…

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets on Thursday, September 18, to qualify for the Super 4s of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. In the Group B match played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka rode on a half-century from Kusal…

Sri Lanka is at the cusp of a transformative journey, as it embraces the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) Project. This initiative, far from being a mere upgrade of the current National Identity Card, is a foundational step towards…