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South Asian Travel Awards returns to Sri Lanka for 9th edition in September 2025
Hotelier Maldives
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July 5, 2025
The 9th edition of the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) is scheduled to take place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 19th to 20th September 2025. Over the years, SATA has been hosted in iconic destinations across South Asia, including Mount...
Monsoon Experiences: How Travellers Are Rediscovering Rainy Season Holidays
News18
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July 5, 2025
Last Updated:July 05, 2025, 16:01 IST The new-age traveller does not look monsoon as the 'off-season.' Monsoon has, now, evolved into a perfect time for mini getaways without the peak rush. Spiritual trails, nature stays, and wellness retreats are...
Sri Lankan man arrested at Thai airport with snakes in his underwear
Colombo Gazette
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July 4, 2025
Officials from the Thailand Wildlife Enforcement Network (Thailand WEN) arrested a Sri Lankan man at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok for wildlife trafficking after discovering three snakes hidden in his underwear. Phonlawee...
9th South Asian Travel Awards to Be Held in Colombo This September
The Maldives Journal
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The 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) will take place from September 19 to 20, 2025, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing together top tourism stakeholders from six countries across the region, including the Maldives. This year, the...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka warns of ticket scams for Shah Rukh Khan event
Colombo Gazette
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July 4, 2025
City of Dreams Sri Lanka warned of ticket scams for the event attended by Shah Rukh on 2nd August. Issuing a statement, City of Dreams Sri Lanka said that the launch event is by invitation only. Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan is to open City of...
Sri Lanka still in negotiations with Sinopec over tax holiday, local sales
EconomyNext
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July 3, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is still under negotiations with China’s Sinopec over tax holiday and local sales in an already inked $3.7 billion refinery deal in Hambantota, Deputy Industries Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said. The island nation...
Global tourism will reach 30 billion trips by 2034
Oman Observer
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July 5, 2025
The World Economic Forum has today published a new report forecasting that the travel and tourism industry is projected to serve 30 billion tourist trips by 2034. Travel and Tourism at a Turning Point: Principles for Transformative Growth reveals...
UAE claim Sri Lanka scalp to move closer to Rugby World Cup play-off
The National News
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The UAE have done their bit, and in some style, too, with a 29-21 victory in Sri Lanka. Now they need Hong Kong to do them a favour on Saturday, and their Rugby World Cup qualification adventure will continue. Jack Stapley scored two tries, and...
Sri Lanka halts Port City, SDP tax breaks, laws to be changed in IMF benchmark
EconomyNext
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July 4, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has halted giving tax breaks under the Port City Act and the Strategic Development Project Act and pledged to amend the laws to define rule-based criteria and reduce the length of tax holidays, under an International...
Sri Lankan man arrested at airport for smuggling pythons in underwear
Bangkok Post
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July 4, 2025
PUBLISHED : 4 Jul 2025 at 12:08 A Sri Lankan man was apprehended at Suvarnabhumi airport for attempting to smuggle wildlife out of the country after three ball pythons were found hidden in his underwear. Polavee Buchakiat, director of the Wildlife...
Bangladesh Head Coach abandons team in Sri Lanka to fly out
CricketAddictor
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July 4, 2025
Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has left the team midway through their ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka in away conditions. Simmons's exit comes at a challenging time for Bangladesh, who suffered a 1-0 defeat in the Test series and went on...
Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members’ Networking Evening at Port City
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council President Nimal Ratnayake SLGMBC Committee members and invitees The Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive Members’ Networking Evening on...
Sri Lanka National Archives secures € 384,248 grant for research on Dutch palm leaf manuscripts
Daily FT
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The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved a proposal by the National Archives Department to sign an agreement and proceed with a research project on Sri Lankan-origin Dutch palm leaf manuscripts, following its success in securing a competitive...
Sri Lanka–UAE trade relations bolstered through exclusive session with UAE Ambassador at National Chamber
Daily FT
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The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka successfully hosted an exclusive Bilateral Trade and Investment Session with the gracious presence of Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Sri Lanka Khaled Nasser Al Ameri on Tuesday, 1...
‘Freedom’ trailer: Sasikumar, Lijomol Jose play Sri Lankan immigrants rebelling against oppression
The Hindu
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July 4, 2025
Sasikumar, Lijomol Jose in stills from ‘Freedom’ | Photo Credit: TrendMusic/YouTube The trailer of the upcoming Tamil film, Freedom, starring Sasikumar and Lijomol Jose, was unveiled by the makers on Thursday (July 3). Directed by Sathyasiva, the...
ADB urges education reforms to tackle youth joblessness in Asian nations, including Sri Lanka
EconomyNext
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July 3, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Youth unemployment remains high across many parts of Asia, including Sri Lanka, the Asian Development Bank has said, and countries must reform education systems and expand vocational training, while enabling youth-led enterprises....
A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow
Daily FT
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Nevanka Jayatilleke By Nevanka Jayatilleke Port City Colombo: A tangible win for Sri Lanka’s future Sri Lanka is a land of endurance. Over the many trials that our country has faced over its history, the hallmark of our people is their resilience....
India-Sri Lanka Business Dialogue Reinforces Push for Stronger Investment Links
Lanka News Web
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July 4, 2025
Amid growing economic cooperation and regional integration, promoting Indian investments in Sri Lanka has taken on renewed significance, with over 400 Indian companies currently operating in the island across sectors including petroleum,...
Shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy: 5G’s impact on our future
Daily FT
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In today’s rapidly evolving world, digitalisation is the cornerstone of economic growth and innovation. From enhancing connectivity and communication to unlocking new business models and opportunities, digital transformation is revolutionising...
Will Sri Lanka keep the good governance prize?
Daily FT
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Thus far, the NPP has governed well – but very much in an emergency or campaigning mode It is late September. The World Governance Forum has just announced the 2025 Good Governance Awards. There was no tension before the name of the winner was...