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Qatar Charity lays foundation stone for new school building in Sri Lanka
Qatar Tribune
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August 18, 2025
COLOMBO: Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for a new school building in the Kalutara district of Sri Lanka, aiming to serve approximately 2,000 male and female students at Muslim Central College in the district. QC said that the...
Sri Lanka Invites Bids for 160 MW/640 MWh Standalone BESS Projects
Mercom India
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August 18, 2025
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has issued an international competitive bidding tender for the development of 160 MW/640 MWh standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Bids must be submitted by September 10, 2025. Bids will be opened on...
WFP Representative and Country Director presents credentials to the Foreign Minister in Sri Lanka
World Food Programme
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COLOMBO – The newly-appointed Representative and Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka, Philip Ward, has formally presented his letter of credentials to Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
The Hidden Exploitation of Sri Lanka’s Gem Industry by Chinese Smuggling Rings
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Sri Lanka’s renowned gem industry, famous for its top-tier gemstones, is facing rampant exploitation, primarily fueled by Chinese involvement. Sri Lanka’s renowned gem industry, famous for its top-tier gemstones, is facing rampant exploitation,...
As fast-spreading mussel sweeps across Asia, Sri Lanka faces new invasive threat
Mongabay
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August 18, 2025
The black mussel (Mytella strigata), a fast-spreading mollusk of South American origin was recently discovered in shrimp farms along Sri Lanka’s western coast, closer to Anawilundawa, an important Ramsar wetland in the Indian Ocean island. Native...
Interest rates edge higher as Sri Lanka grapples with fragile monetary conditions
Lanka News Web
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August 18, 2025
August 17, Colombo (LNW): Interest rates in Sri Lanka have begun to rise again in June 2025, following a controversial rate reduction the previous month, as the country’s financial system shifts under the weight of conflicting pressures. Official...
Neon & Shadows: Sri Lanka’s Grey Economy, Casino for India’s Rich
South Asia Journal
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August 18, 2025
“Sri Lanka can be to India what Macau is to China,” Melco CEO Lawrence Ho said on the night the lights came on. It was August 2 in Colombo. The ballroom glowed like a promise. South Asia’s largest casino was open. I was there at the opening,...
Sri Lanka Sustainable Trade and Economic Summit 2025 a success
Daily FT
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Spotlights local entrepreneurs and expands business access WEConnect International, in partnership with the US Department of State, hosted the Sri Lanka Sustainable Trade and Economic Summit 2025 on 7 August at Shangri-La, Colombo. This high-level...
7 sustainable designs from Hong Kong and Asia that are stylish and smart
South China Morning Post
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August 18, 2025
In a design world where aesthetics often compete with ethics, a new generation of makers is proving you can have both. Across Hong Kong and the region, independent brands are creating products that don’t just look good, but are built with...
Sri Lanka’s Red Tape Risks Blocking U.S. Trade Opportunities
Lanka News Web
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August 17, 2025
By: Staff Writer Washington presses Colombo to reform business climate and remove hidden barriers August 17, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s ability to deepen its trade and investment relationship with the United States may depend on how quickly it can...
Invest Sri Lanka Forum draws strong interest in Singapore
Daily FT
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Labour Minister and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil J. Fernando CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe High Commissioner in Singapore Senarath Dissanayake SEC Chairman Senior Professor D.B.P.H. Dissabandara CSE Director Ray...
Official website of Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 goes live
Daily FT
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The official website of the Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 Conference was launched last week by Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and Chief Executive Mangala Wijesinghe at the EDB premises. The website, accessible at www.voyagesrilanka.lk,...
Adani Pullout Puts Sri Lanka’s Green Energy Push in Jeopardy
Lanka News Web
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August 17, 2025
By: Staff Writer August 17, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan government confirmed yesterday (August 17, 2025) that only the refundable deposits placed by the Adani Group for the proposed Mannar Wind Power project will be reimbursed. Energy Minister...
Learning Beyond Borders: Insights from Nepal's Participation in ICLIS25 in Sri Lanka
New Spotlight Nepal
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Nepal's engagement in the International Conference on Library and Information Science (ICLIS25), hosted by the Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) and the University of Peradeniya, was more than just a display of regional collaboration; it served...
US Envoy urges Sri Lanka to remove trade hurdles and embrace economic reform
Lanka News Web
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August 17, 2025
August 17, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has a valuable opportunity to strengthen its position in global trade by streamlining regulatory processes and removing unnecessary trade barriers, according to US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung. During a...
Robust expansion in Sri Lanka’s services sector amid broad-based growth in July
Lanka News Web
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August 17, 2025
August 17, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s services sector recorded a marked upswing in July, as key industries such as retail, finance, and freight transport drove a significant increase in overall business activity, according to the most recent data...
OHCHR: Sri Lanka unlikely to ratify Rome Statute
The Morning
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August 17, 2025
Sri Lanka is unlikely to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at this time, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Thushara Rodrigo, despite renewed international pressure for the Government to do so....
Unraveling Sri Lanka, South Asia’s precious jewel
The Manila Times
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August 16, 2025
Sri Lanka’s name comes from the Sanskrit phrase śrī laṅ kā, meaning “resplendent island,” and it lives up to the name. Shaped like a teardrop in the Indian Ocean just south of India, the country is a tapestry of faith, preserved landscapes,...
Sri Lankan Banks Post Record 1H Profits as Recovery Gains Pace
Lanka News Web
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August 16, 2025
Sri Lanka’s banking sector has delivered a landmark performance in the first half of 2025, with both state-owned and private lenders posting record profits amid a more favourable economic environment. A combination of easing interest rates, a...
Sri Lanka’s Gem Sector Brightens with Bold New Gazette Reforms
Lanka News Web
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August 16, 2025
Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry has welcomed a new government Gazette as a watershed reform aimed at breaking longstanding bottlenecks and fuelling global competitiveness. Unlocking Rough Gem Access via New Procedures The Gazette introduces...