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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...