Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi and Nepali economists call for reforms—in one voice

New Delhi: South Asian economists—from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—have issued a collective statement after discussing the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff, urging the five countries not to get caught up in...

United States Updates Travel Advisory for Sri Lanka, Urges Heightened Caution

October 14, Colombo (LNW): The United States has revised its travel guidance for Sri Lanka, issuing an updated advisory that places the island nation under a Level 2 classification—urging travellers to exercise increased caution. Released by the...

Evolution Auto delivers luxury EV Avatr 11 to Sri Lanka

Evolution Auto Ltd., the exclusive authorised distributor for Avatr in Sri Lanka, marks a milestone with the delivery of the first batch of Avatr 11 vehicles to customers recently at the Evolution Auto Multi-Brand Aftersales Complex, which is...

Hayleys Mobility launches to redefine Sri Lanka’s transportation future

Hayleys Fentons Ltd., has announced the launch of Hayleys Mobility, a new venture delivering cutting-edge new-energy vehicle solutions and infrastructure, supporting the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility. This initiative comes in...

Coca-Cola appoints Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and Maldives

The Coca-Cola Company yesterday announced the appointment of Mario Perera as Country Head for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. With over 14 years of experience in the food and beverage (F&B) industry, Mario brings extensive regional and global...

Bairaha marks 50 years of leadership in Sri Lanka’s poultry industry

Bairaha was named among Best Companies in Asia Under a Billion by Forbes Founded by M.I.M. Najeem Hajiar, Bairaha began in 1975 with a single farm Bairaha is Sri Lanka’s first large scale quality broiler chicken producer Introduced Contract...

Cricket: White Ferns ready for Sri Lanka threats

Sophie Devine and Ben Sawyer. Photo: Chris Symes / www.photosport.nz A tour to Sri Lanka two years ago has put the White Ferns in good stead for their next two Women's Cricket World Cup matches, says coach Ben Sawyer. Having played their first...

Deutsche Bank in Sri Lanka: A conversation on strategy, commitment, and growth

Deutsche Bank Group India and Emerging Asia CEO Kaushik Shaparia – Pic by Sameera Wijesinghe Germany’s multinational financial services giant Deutsche Bank Group’s India and Emerging Asia CEO Kaushik Shaparia was in Sri Lanka recently and met up...

Sri Lanka and the NPP’s First Year in Government

A year after Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) won the presidential election and his party, the National People’s Power (NPP), won a super-majority in the parliamentary elections, the country has made important strides in anti-corruption, building a...

Sri Lanka Sets High Bar for Public Health in Asia

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, lauded Sri Lanka’s remarkable public health milestones, describing the island nation as a model for progress despite its...

AI-Powered Grand Serendib Hotel Redefines Sri Lanka’s Tourism Vision

By: Staff Writer October 13, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s tourism industry, which has weathered years of political instability and economic turbulence, is entering a transformative phase with the launch of the Grand Serendib Colombo the nation’s...

Sri Lanka government deposits Rs1.1trillion in state banks by end 2Q

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s government has deposited 1.1 trillion rupees in state banks by end of the second quarter of 2025, a Financial Stability Report issued by the central bank has revealed. “Of this, a significant share of 80.7 percent was...

Sri Lankan health minister elected chair of WHO's 78th South-East Asia Regional Committee session

COLOMBO, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- The 78th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Committee for South-East Asia began in Colombo on Monday, with Sri Lanka's Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa elected as chairman for a one-year...

LMD 100 recognises Hayleys as Sri Lanka’s leading listed corporate for 2024/25

Hayleys Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage Hayleys Co-Chairman and Non-Executive Director Dhammika Perera Hayleys PLC has been ranked as Sri Lanka’s leading listed corporate in the 32nd edition of the LMD 100, securing the no. 1...

First oarfish sighting in Sri Lanka highlights citizen science in marine protection

Scientists have documented the first-ever record of an oarfish (Regalecus russellii) in Sri Lanka, a 2.6-meter (8.5-foot) specimen caught off the country’s western coast. The find expands the known distribution of oarfish into the Indian Ocean,...

Sri Lanka Positions Itself as Strategic Investment Gateway Ahead of Landmark Economic Summit

October 13, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is preparing to host a pivotal international investment forum in December, as government officials and business leaders rally diplomatic support and global interest for what is being described as a turning...

New Zealand look to build momentum against Sri Lanka in key World Cup clash

Riding on their recent winning momentum, former champions New Zealand can ill-afford to make any errors when they take on co-hosts Sri Lanka, who are searching for their maiden win, in a crucial ICC Women’s ODI World Cup match here on Tuesday. The...

Thailand to Sri Lanka to Bengaluru: NCB seizes Rs 50 crore worth of drugs at airport, arrests 3

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)’s Bengaluru unit said Sunday it has arrested three people, including a Sri Lankan national, for allegedly smuggling drugs worth Rs 50 crore.NCB said the seizure was made on October 9, and that it had seized 45.4...

Opinion: A safer digital space for Sri Lankan young minds to learn, explore and create

By Ferdous Mottakin, Head of Public Policy & Government Relations for SouthAsia at TikTok When I think about the potential of digital platforms, I don’t see them as just platforms for trends or entertainment. I see them as potential bridges for...

WHO Chief Arrives in Sri Lanka Ahead of Major Regional Health Summit

October 13, Colombo (LNW): Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus touched down in Sri Lanka this morning for a key international health gathering set to bring together top-level policymakers and...