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Framed by a cosy horseshoe shaped bay, secluded amidst verdant jungles
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Framed by a cosy horseshoe shaped bay, secluded amidst verdant jungles

Q: How would you assess Sri Lanka’s standing as an international tourism destination, and what is needed to strengthen its competitiveness and attract higher value travellers? A: Sri Lanka’s greatest strength is its remarkable diversity within a compact island, which can be leveraged to attract higher value travellers seeking varied, enriching experiences. International advertising campaigns …



Sri Lanka’s leading listed companies for financial year 2025/26 – the top 20 by profit

Esna Holidays, a prominent and established company in the travel industry

OPTIMISM FADES AS BUDGET LOOMS The index free falls as budget jitters and lingering pressures weigh on the business psyche The political spotlight remained firmly on allegations of corruption as fresh arrests and ongoing investigations dominated the headlines in October. The country entered the last quarter of the year with optimism in short supply and …

The high tax regime tops the list of business concerns for the second consecutive month


Fitch Ratings recently upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings to ‘B-’ (from ‘CCC+’) with a Stable Outlook

ECONOMIC CONFIDENCE WANES Economic sentiment remains cautious as uncertainty continues to curb optimism Corporate sentiment remained subdued in October with executives expressing greater caution about the country’s economic prospects: half of those surveyed expect the economy to remain unchanged over the next 12 months, as attention turns to Budget 2027. THE ECONOMY The latest LMD-PEPPERCUBE …

The bad is unequal opportunity. There remains a gap between what students learn in classrooms and the practical skills expected in workplaces

There are many lessons I have learned over the years but founding LOVI has given me the opportunity to put them into practice

TAPERING COST PRESSURES Cost concerns soften as inflation holds steady and spending remains subdued The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) fell by 3.1 points to 71.4 in September, reversing the previous month’s increase. The decline extends this year’s fluctuating pattern, although the index has remained in the 70 points range for four consecutive months. …
