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Sri Lanka’s FDI Ambitions Stumble amid Policy Instability
Sri Lanka’s newly elected government one year ago set an ambitious target to draw US$5 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025. But...
Sri Lanka’s Current Account Surplus Expands to $2.04 Billion amid Rising Remittances
Sri Lanka’s current account surplus grew sharply during the first eight months of 2025, reaching $2.04 billion, driven by stronger inflows from worker remittances,...
SL Government Seeks Japanese Backing for Neutral AI Data Centre Drive
Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to position itself as South Asia’s digital gateway, courting Japanese investors to join a landmark initiative a proposed...
India-Led Surge Pushes Sri Lanka Tourism to Record September High
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded its highest-ever September arrivals this year, fuelled largely by visitors from India, giving the sector a timely boost ahead...
Sri Lanka to Mandate SLS Certification for Plastic and Feeding Bottles from April 2026
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has announced that all reusable plastic bottles and polymer-based feeding bottles will be required to carry Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) certification from April 1,...