Sri Lanka’s fielding revolution sparks ODI resurgence

If there was one glaring chink in Sri Lanka’s armour during their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign, it was their fielding. Sloppy, uninspired and error-strewn, the islanders dropped more catches than any other team, earning the unenviable tag of...

Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members’ Networking Evening at Port City

Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council President Nimal Ratnayake SLGMBC Committee members and invitees The Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive Members’ Networking Evening on...

Sri Lanka unlocks new market opportunities with 15 conformity assessment accreditations by SLAB

Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB), under the patronage of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, marked a significant milestone with the accreditation of 15 Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), bolstering...

Sri Lanka secures € 30 m debt relief deal with Hungary

Sri Lanka has taken another key step in its ongoing external debt restructuring process, signing a bilateral agreement with Hungarian Export Credit Insurance PLC to reschedule outstanding loans valued at around € 30 million (approximately Rs. 10.5...

Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses Rs. 1 Trillion in Revenue in First Half of 2025

Sri Lanka Customs has generated over Rs. 1 trillion in revenue during the first six months of 2025, according to Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda. Speaking at a media briefing held today (July 3) in...

Sri Lanka–UAE trade relations bolstered through exclusive session with UAE Ambassador at National Chamber

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka successfully hosted an exclusive Bilateral Trade and Investment Session with the gracious presence of Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Sri Lanka Khaled Nasser Al Ameri on Tuesday, 1...

UAE claim Sri Lanka scalp to move closer to Rugby World Cup play-off

The UAE have done their bit, and in some style, too, with a 29-21 victory in Sri Lanka. Now they need Hong Kong to do them a favour on Saturday, and their Rugby World Cup qualification adventure will continue. Jack Stapley scored two tries, and...

Sri Lanka Expo 2026 after 14-year hiatus

Signalling a bold push to revitalise the country’s export promotion efforts, the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday greenlit the return of the Sri Lanka Expo Exhibition in 2026, reviving the flagship trade show after a 14-year hiatus. The Sri Lanka...

Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties back US-Israel war against Iran

US Ambassador Julie Chung (centre), with ITAK parliamentarians (from left): Kaveendiran Kodeeswaran, Elayathamby Srinath, Shanakiyan Rasamanickam, Thurairasa Ravikaran, Sivagnanam Shritharan, P. Sathiyalingam, Gnanamuththu Srineshan, K. S....

India’s Mazagon Dock Acquires Majority Stake in Colombo Dockyard

In a significant development, India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) has announced its acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC for $52.96 million. The deal, finalized last week with Japan’s Onomichi Dockyard, is...

Terry O’Connor appointed CEO of Sri Lanka’s Odel

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has urged Japan back its existing yen-loan projects in order to attract further investment and secure gap financing, the island nation’s Finance Ministry said in a statement. The Japan-Sri Lanka Economic Cooperation Policy...

Shanto left out of squad for Sri Lanka T20Is

Former skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto was left out as Bangladesh announced a 16-member squad on Friday for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting on July 10. Since he opted out of T20I captaincy, Bangladesh played two...

Bangladesh Head Coach abandons team in Sri Lanka to fly out

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has left the team midway through their ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka in away conditions. Simmons's exit comes at a challenging time for Bangladesh, who suffered a 1-0 defeat in the Test series and went on...

IMF tells Sri Lanka to keep reform engine running as global turbulence looms

IMF Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou says Fourth Review shows strong performance, with all quantitative targets met except underreported expenditure arrears Explains underreporting linked to interest subsidies for senior citizens and reporting gaps...

Sri Lanka National Archives secures € 384,248 grant for research on Dutch palm leaf manuscripts

The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved a proposal by the National Archives Department to sign an agreement and proceed with a research project on Sri Lankan-origin Dutch palm leaf manuscripts, following its success in securing a competitive...

Sri Lanka Aims for Debt Repayment Capability by 2028, Says Minister Lalkantha

Agriculture, Land, Irrigation and Livestock Minister K. D. Lalkantha stated that the Government is committed to achieving debt repayment capability by 2028, while staying on course with the reform programme agreed upon with the International...

Sanath Jayasuriya praises Sri Lanka for not panicking in first ODI

BANGLADESH TOUR OF SRI LANKA, 2025 Sri Lanka inflicted a stunning collapse on Bangladesh, picking up seven wickets for six runs © AFP Sri Lanka's head coach Sanath Jayasuriya praised his charges for keeping their composure when things were not...

Latest News | Campus Activewear Enters Sri Lanka, Partners with Hameedia Group's Signature

New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Sports and athleisure footwear maker Campus Activewear Ltd on Friday announced its foray into the Sri Lankan market through a partnership with Hameedia Group's menswear brand Signature. Campus' products will now be available...

Australia A v Sri Lanka A | First One-Day Match

Elliott tears through Sri Lanka A with 5-14