Year: 2025
UN sanctions against Iran to resume over banned nuclear activity
The United Nations’ sweeping economic and military sanctions look set to be reimposed on Iran a decade after they were lifted in a...
Policy instability, regulatory hurdles deter US investment in Sri Lanka, says US State Department
A new report from the U.S. Department of State has raised concerns over persistent barriers to foreign investment in Sri Lanka due to...
The ultimate solo traveller’s guide to Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s compact capital has a multitude of delights — whatever your budget — from buzzy cocktail bars to hidden art galleries, says...
Citing ongoing procurement: Details on USD 3.7B Sinopec refinery withheld
The Ministry of Energy has stated that it cannot disclose information regarding the proposed USD 3.7 billion Sinopec Oil Refinery in Hambantota, as...
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports dip in August
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell slightly in August as demand from key European markets softened, but cumulative export performance for the year remains...
64% of Sri Lankans still unable to use a computer
Only two out of every five Sri Lankans were computer-literate in 2024, according to new data released by the Department of Census and...
Women’s World Cup back with a bang
The Women’s World Cup is set to kick off in India and Sri Lanka, featuring eight teams vying for the title. Defending champions...
Japanese investors leave after being shunned by ministry bigshot
A disappointed group of Japanese investors has turned back from Sri Lanka after a top ministry official had avoided a promised meeting with...
US revokes Colombian president’s visa after he urges troops to disobey Donald Trump’s orders
The US has said it will cancel the visa of the President of Colombia after he urged US troops to disobey Donald Trump’s...
BASL’s institutional silence: An abdication of constitutional duty
By the Legal EagleThe Bar Association of Sri Lanka faces an institutional crisis. The Association, historically recognized as the guardian of constitutional democracy...
