Sri Lanka stands out for scale and breadth of tax concessions
Sri Lanka has long been an outlier in the extent to which it grants tax concessions, former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India Arvind Subramanian said, warning that such policies lay at the heart of the country’s persistent fiscal and macroeconomic troubles. Speaking on the sidelines of The Examiner’s book talk, A Sixth…
Sri Lanka sets stage for landmark presence at Gulfood 2026
Sri Lanka is set to make a remarkable presence at Gulfood 2026, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB). With its participation, the island nation aims to showcase its rich food ingredients, premium-quality products, and dynamic export potential on a truly…
Tourist arrivals in 2026 top 223,000
A total of 223,645 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 41,603 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 19.0%. Furthermore, 23,329 persons from the United Kingdom, 22,876 from Russia, 14,431…
SLASSCOM Propels 25 Sri Lankan Startups onto the Global Stage
The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is accelerating Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem by giving 25 high-potential local startups unprecedented global exposure through a fully funded, six-week international residential entrepreneurship programme at IIT Madras Pravartak, India. Supported by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka and delivered in partnership with one…
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 5.4% in December 2025; full-year exports top USD 5 billion
Sri Lanka’s exports of apparel and made-up textile articles (HS Chapters 61, 62 and 63) rose to US$447.21 million in December 2025, up 5.43% from US$424.18 million in December 2024, according to industry export statistics. Growth was recorded across the three main destination markets. Exports to the USA increased 6.49% year-on-year to US$178.29 million (from…
JXG leadership reaffirms commitment to people-centric leadership with listening led-leadership
JXG (Janashakthi Group) hosted ‘Listening Led Leadership’ a programme designed to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its empathy-led workplace. The programme was hosted recently at Radisson Hotel – Colombo, bringing together leadership and management teams across JXG for an immersive learning experience aimed at strengthening its leadership’s empathetic capabilities to better respond to their…
Union Bank Horana Branch Relocates to Offer Enhance Customer Experience
Union Bank Horana Branch relocated to a new and spacious premises at No. 99A1/A, Somananda Mawatha, Horana, further strengthening its presence in the Horana area whilst offering an enhanced banking experience to customers. The new premises offers an all-new private banking space for Elite Circle members, meeting/conference facilities for customers and the luxury of ample…
Mabroc Teas launches TeaTrace, pioneering digital transparency across the global tea trade
As transparency becomes a defining requirement among European buyers, Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd – a member of the Hayleys Group and one of Sri Lanka’s leading tea exporters – has launched TeaTrace, a data-driven traceability platform designed to meet evolving global standards in ethical and sustainable sourcing. Developed in collaboration with ITechro, the platform ensures…
NSF சான்றிதழ் மூலம் இலங்கையின் பாதுகாப்பான குடிநீர் குழாய்களுக்கான புதிய தரத்தை உருவாக்கியுள்ள ANTON
இலங்கையின் PVC உற்பத்தித் துறையில் 60 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேலாக முன்னோடியாகத் திகழும் Anton நிறுவனம், தமது குடிநீர் குழாய் உற்பத்திகளுக்கு சர்வதேச ரீதியாக அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 ‘ஈயமற்ற’ (Lead-free) சான்றிதழைப் பெற்றுள்ளதனை பெருமையுடன் அறிவித்துள்ளது. அமெரிக்காவின் National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) வழங்கிய இத்தகைய சான்றிதழைப் பெற்ற இலங்கையின் முதலாவது நிறுவனம் இதுவாகும். பொதுமக்களின் ஆரோக்கியத்தை பாதுகாப்பதற்கும், உயர்தரப் பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் சூழல் தொடர்பான நலனைப் பேணுவதற்கும் நிறுவனம் கொண்டுள்ள அர்ப்பணிப்பை இந்த முக்கிய மைல்கல்லானது…
Pioneer the Future of Healthcare with Your Biomedical Sciences Degree at APIIT Sri Lanka
The world of healthcare is evolving faster than ever before, with breakthroughs reshaping how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Just recently, researchers made global headlines for developing “skin in a syringe,” injectable skin cells engineered to regenerate damaged tissue, offering hope for burn victims and patients with chronic wounds. Elsewhere, scientists are harnessing gene…