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Indo-Pacific Endeavour commences for 2025
Australia’s commitment to regional security and stability continues with Australia’s annual regional engagement activity, the Indo-Pacific Endeavour (IPE), commencing for 2025. IPE 2025 encompasses six months of collaborative engagements to foster...

Sri Lanka sells Rs60bn in Treasury bills, yields mostly flat
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayke is likely to undertake a three-day official visit to the Maldives in the last week of July and the visit will be focusing on the bilateral trade and relationship, sources familiar with the...

Sri Lanka stocks continue to surge on Iran-Israel truce
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayke is likely to undertake a three-day official visit to the Maldives in the last week of July and the visit will be focusing on the bilateral trade and relationship, sources familiar with the...

Sri Lanka leader to visit Maldives, eyes bilateral trade: Sources
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayke is likely to undertake a three-day official visit to the Maldives in the last week of July and the visit will be focusing on the bilateral trade and relationship, sources familiar with the...

Asia Pacific’s affluent travelers seek meaningful journeys
Luxury travelers are now more intentional than ever before. They are seeking journeys that align with their values, enhance wellbeing, and deliver deep personal meaning. SINGAPORE – A significant shift is underway in the world of luxury travel...
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Sri Lanka clears casino machine imports as new gambling oversight advances
COPF lifts ban with new monitoring directive as Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill progresses. By Gambling Insider Key points: - COPF has approved the resumption of casino machine imports - A special monitoring system will be introduced for...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to open in August, marking record $1.2bn private tourism investment
Developed by John Keells Holdings and Melco Resorts, the project will introduce South Asia’s first luxury integrated resort with licensed casino operations under a 20-year permit. By Shaan Khan Key points: - City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch 2...

Sri Lanka lifts casino equipment ban amid push for stronger gambling regulation
Sri Lanka’s Parliament Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the import of casino machines, ending a ban in place since the country’s economic crisis. The decision follows the introduction of the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill, aimed...

Sri Lanka clears casino machine imports, cites tax potential
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) of Sri Lanka has approved the importation of casino machines, with officials citing the move as a revenue-generating measure for the government through tax collection. The decision comes as Sri Lanka seeks to...

Sri Lanka Poised for Global Trade Revival amid Geopolitical Realignments
By: Staff Writer June 24, Colombo (LNW): The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which represents over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, has issued a warning against rising global tariff retaliation, urging nations to support...

Sri Lanka: You will come back for more
By Jeremy Hosking At Hosking Partners we have no explicit ‘mandate’ to be invested in emerging markets (EM). But over the past four decades, these markets have regularly presented opportunities to deploy our contrarian ‘go anywhere’ approach. A...

CMA Sri Lanka to mark UN MSME Day 2025 with Business Summit and Excellence Awards
To commemorate the United Nations’ Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day today, the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) will host the MSME Business Development Summit 2025 and the MSME Business...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino to open on August 2
The casino at City of Dreams Sri Lanka, to be managed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd, is due to open on August 2, according to a Thursday announcement. The gaming firm is an investor in the casino portion of the US$1.2-billion Sri Lanka...

Raising the bar: Sri Lanka’s 30th National Bartenders Competition concludes with flair, passion, and progress
Flair Bartending Champion: Pasindu Rukshan (The Kingsbury Colombo) Classic Category Champion: W. K. Rashen (Uncle’s Bar, Colombo) IDL Executive Director Indhu Selvaratnam SLHGA President Patrick Pereira A landmark celebration of talent, diversity,...

SL–UK Chamber Strengthens Drive to Boost Trade and Investment Ties for Sri Lanka
By: Staff Writer June 26, Colombo (LNW): In a renewed push to deepen economic engagement between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom, the Sri Lanka–UK Chamber of Commerce (SLUKCC) has stepped up its efforts to attract trade, tourism, and investment...

Sustainability Success Stories from Sri Lanka
1 In Sri Lanka, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it is a way of life that strives to meet the needs of modern travellers while respecting and conserving the environment for future generations. Two organisations in Sri Lanka are succeeding in...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Launch in August
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE) announced the grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, including a world-class casino, luxurious Nüwa hotel and a premium shopping mall, on 2nd August 2025. The milestone...

Bello Beach Bar by Browns Hotels & Resorts redefines coastal leisure on Sri Lanka’s East Coast
Bello beach bar launched on the shores of The Calm Resort & Spa, Pasikuda The Calm Resort & Spa General Manager Sujeeva Basnayake (left) and Browns Hotels & Resorts Head of Business Excellence Baba Carrim East Coast guests enjoying the launch of...

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga: Sri Lanka’s daughter of destiny
Chandrika was different. Intellectually and emotionally she was genuinely for power sharing and equality Whatever some of her detractors may say, Chandrika was a reluctant politician. It must be remembered that both her father and husband were...