Sri Lanka stocks rebound 0.56-pct on consumer and diversified financials

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka tea auction prices plunged for the second week with prices down over 100 rupees kilogram as buyers reduced purchases to avoid keeping stocks for which value added tax had to be paid upfront, tea sector officials said. The...

Sri Lanka tea auctions reel from IMF SVAT shock

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka tea auction prices plunged for the second week with prices down over 100 rupees kilogram as buyers reduced purchases to avoid keeping stocks for which value added tax had to be paid upfront, tea sector officials said. The...

Sri Lanka makes Electronic Travel Authorisation mandatory for Bangladeshi, foreign tourists 

BSS 16 October, 2025, 07:25 pm Last modified: 16 October, 2025, 07:28 pm The Sri Lankan High Commission yesterday (15 October) announced that all foreign nationals, including Bangladeshi travellers, will be required to obtain an Electronic Travel...

Sri Lankan PM eyes stronger cooperation with China

BEIJING, China, Oct 16 — Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has called for stronger collaboration with China as her government pursues an ambitious program of economic and social transformation, highlighting China’s continued role as a...

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Required for Short-Stay Visitors to Sri Lanka

All travelers visiting Sri Lanka for short-stay purposes, including tourism or business, are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) prior to arrival. Travelers can find more information and apply online through the following...

Government to Form Operations Committee to Boost Sports Tourism in Sri Lanka

The government has decided to establish an operations committee comprising officials from both the public and private sectors to take swift and coordinated measures to promote sports tourism in Sri Lanka. Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath announced...

Kerala appeals to both luxury, budget travellers: Experts at Yaanam 2025

Kerala), Kerala offers immense potential as a destination catering to both luxury and budget travellers, travel experts said at Yaanam 2025, India’s first travel literary festival, which is being held in this coastal town. Kerala appeals to both...

Sri Lanka’s Passport Slides Further in Global Mobility Rankings

October 16, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s position on the global travel stage has weakened further, with the country’s passport dropping to 98th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index—two places lower than its previous ranking. This decline...

Sri Lanka makes ETA mandatory for all foreign tourists

Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:05 PM Last update on: Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:29 PM Travellers must secure Electronic Travel Authorisation before arrival BSS Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:05 PM Last update on: Wed Oct 15, 2025 11:29 PM The Sri Lankan High Commission in...

HUTCH marks first in Sri Lanka with free travel insurance on roaming plans

From left: Hutch International Business – Manager Seynthan Thirumagan, Head of International Business Mushtaq Munsoordeen, CEO Saumitra Gupta, AIBL Managing Director/CEO/Principal Officer Nihal Handunge, Executive Director Mahesh De Alwis, Head of...

HBO Max global expansion hits over 100 markets, now streaming in Sri Lanka

Upcoming premieres of Warner Bros. blockbuster Weapons and HBO Original IT: Welcome to Derry Product features, subscription plans and pricing for new markets announced HBO Max, streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery is now live in 15 new...

Sri Lanka services expand at slower rate in September: PMI

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s services sector expanded at a slower rate in September 2025, with a Purchasing Managers Index compiled by the central bank registering 58.7, from 68.9 in August. Business activities continued to expand in the month,...

Sri Lankan envoy visits RCCI, calls for stronger bilateral trade ties

- Advertisement - RAWALPINDI, Oct 15 (APP): High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan Rear Admiral (Retd.) Fred Senevirathne visited the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on Wednesday and expressed the desire to expand economic...

Sri Lanka arrests most-wanted woman in courtroom murder case

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s most-wanted woman has been arrested in Nepal for her alleged involvement in a brazen courtroom murder of a suspected top drug dealer. Ishara Sewwandi, aged 25, stands accused of disguising herself as a lawyer to smuggle a...

Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya’s 3-day visit begins today, key bilaterals on the table

After visiting China, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will undertake a three-day visit to India, her first since assuming the charge of the top office, from Thursday.The Sri Lankan PM, who wrapped up her three-day visit to China on...

Sri Lanka streamlines visas ahead of tourist season

COLOMBO, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will launch several initiatives to improve facilities and services for foreign visitors ahead of the upcoming tourist season, the President's Media Division (PMD) said in a statement on Wednesday. Measures...

Sri Lanka requires ETA for all short-stay visitors from Wednesday

All travellers, including those from Bangladesh, visiting Sri Lanka for short-stay purposes (tourism or business) are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) via the official website www.eta.gov.lk with effect from Wednesday....

Sri Lanka President urges full use of development funds

Posted by Editor on October 14, 2025 - 8:02 pm Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that state officials have a vital responsibility as the key intermediary mechanism in ensuring that the benefits of government development...

Calls Grow for Tax Reform in Sri Lanka as Report Links Revenue Shortfalls to Declining Public Services

October 16, Colombo (LNW): A new report has raised serious concerns about Sri Lanka’s taxation system, arguing that decades of low revenue collection and preferential treatment for businesses and the wealthy have undermined vital public services...

Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya to arrive in Delhi on October 16

File picture of Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will arrive in New Delhi on Thursday (October 16, 2025) for events and high-level meetings with Indian leaders and...