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Beyond bailouts: Can Sri Lanka reform without IMF?
Daily FT
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An exit from the IMF should not be mistaken for success unless it is backed by consistent, transparent, and independently verifiable progress “True sovereignty is not the absence of foreign oversight—it is the presence of domestic courage to...
Cricket: Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh by 99 runs to seal ODI series
RTL Today
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July 8, 2025
Sri Lanka stormed to a 99-run win over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at Pallekele on Tuesday, sealing the three-match series 2-1 with a clinical all-round display. Set a challenging target of 286, Bangladesh faltered under pressure and...
Sri Lanka’s rapid ageing: Challenge and opportunity
Daily FT
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When older people are organised and supported, they contribute socially, economically, and politically, strengthening the fabric of society for all generations Returning to Sri Lanka after 17 years in June 2025, I was struck by how much has...
Global tourism on the rise, though industry grapples with challenges
Consultancy.org
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July 10, 2025
The global tourism and travel (T&T) sector will contribute around $16 trillion to the world’s GDP by 2034, when it hits 30 billion trips yearly. That is according to a report from the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Kearney and the...
Sri Lankan equities are an Asian frontier market money gusher!
Arabian Post
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July 7, 2025
Matein Khalid Sri Lanka is one of the most fascinating and drop-dead gorgeous countries I have ever visited, the island once known as Serendip by ancient Umayyad Arab sailors/ruby merchants and Ceylon by the colonial Dutch and British who once...
Island Life – Sri Lanka announced as the new rebranded identity of Maitland & Knox Heritage Hotels
Colombo Gazette
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July 8, 2025
Maitland & Knox Heritage Hotels, the homegrown luxury boutique chain behind Galle Fort Hotel, Thotalagala, and The Warden’s House, has officially rebranded as Island Life – Sri Lanka. This is among the biggest rebranding exercises carried out by a...
Opinion: Would you let AI plan your holiday itinerary?
Silicon Republic
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July 10, 2025
In his latest column, Jonathan McCrea is striking a lighter tone and telling us how AI has become his ideal travel companion. I’m heading away for a couple of weeks with the family. We’re going through the packing list now. Underwear, Calpol, flip...
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger, bond yields steady
EconomyNext
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July 7, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Gem & Jewellery Authority hopes for higher revenue from tourists buying precious stones and metals from the island nation after the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) resumed Value Added Tax (VAT) refunding last week. The...
Govt to Curb Tax Holidays for Mega Projects and Port City under IMF Pressure
Lanka News Web
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July 10, 2025
By: Staff Writer July 10, Colombo (LNW): The Sri Lankan government is set to revise generous tax holidays and exemptions granted to mega and mixed development ventures under the Strategic Development Act (SDA) and the Colombo Port City Act,...
Sri Lanka hosts second consecutive year of Bohra religious convention
TTG Asia
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July 7, 2025
A religious gathering involving approximately 15,000 members of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community concluded in Colombo on July 5, following a nine-day retreat that began on June 27. Participants travelled from 20 countries, marking the largest...
Sri Lankan man arrested on fraud charges in visa-buying network
The Asahi Shimbun
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A 44-year-old Sri Lankan man was arrested on July 7 on suspicion of helping fellow Sri Lankans illegally obtain residency by submitting false corporate documents to immigration authorities. According to police, Mohamed Irfan used a fake car...
Island Life – Sri Lanka: a new chapter in boutique hospitality
Business Traveller
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July 8, 2025
Maitland & Knox Heritage Hotels, the homegrown luxury boutique group behind acclaimed properties like Galle Fort Hotel, Thotalagala, and The Warden’s House, has officially rebranded as Island Life: Sri Lanka. One of the most significant rebranding...
Ventive Hospitality expands strategic partnership with Marriott International to launch 7 new hotels across India and Sri Lanka
Business Upturn
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July 8, 2025
Ventive Hospitality Limited has deepened its partnership with Marriott International by signing management contracts for seven new luxury, upper-upscale, and upscale hotels. The projects will add 1,548 rooms across key markets in India and Sri...
UPI in UAE: Indians may soon need only phones, passports to travel
The Siasat Daily
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July 10, 2025
Dubai: Indians travelling to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) may soon need nothing more than their passports and mobile phones, as advancing digital payment integration is set to eliminate the need for cash, cards, or other payment methods. This...
Sri Lanka and Indo-Pacific maritime strategies
The Island
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July 6, 2025
Address delivered by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka Dr. G. Weerasinghe at the commemoration of the party’s 82 anniversary of the party. We take this opportunity to pay tribute to the founding leaders of our party, Dr. S.A....
TE Tours: South India & Sri Lanka French Croissants, Masala Chai, and Sacred Stones
Newspaper
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July 8, 2025
A journey woven with spice, stories, and sacred stone — a curated blend of vivid landscapes, layered cultures, and quiet, unforgettable moments. Two vastly different neighbours, but also with many parallels – maybe nowhere else is the South Asian...
Why investors are reluctant to come to Sri Lanka despite incredible potential
Daily FT
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To become a true investment hub, Sri Lanka must act quickly to restore institutional credibility, revive key sectors like construction, and signal long-term investment stability In recent months, a striking pattern has emerged at regional investor...
10 essential items from India to bring on your travels to Europe
Conde Nast Traveller
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July 10, 2025
Ahh, summer travel in Europe. There are so many things to look forward to: snacking on pinchos in northern Spain, langouring alongside Italy’s sparkling shores, or ambling down French boulevards drinking in the café culture. But, there is also so...
ReviewWhat's new at the refreshed Relais & Chateaux Cape Weligama, Sri Lanka
The National News
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On Sri Lanka's southern coastline, Cape Weligama, a Relais & Chateaux resort, has been welcoming guests for more than a decade and recently completed a refresh to mark its 10th anniversary. Additions include a secluded bay, more interconnecting...
Sri Lanka to Study Dutch-Era Palm Leaf Manuscripts with €384,000 Grant
Lanka News Web
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July 6, 2025
By: Staff Writer July 06, Colombo (LNW): In a major step toward preserving and rediscovering Sri Lanka’s colonial intellectual heritage, the Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a groundbreaking research project focusing on Dutch-era palm leaf...