Category: Special Reports
Alibaba.com’s Export Strategist to Guide Sri Lankan SMEs on Expanding Global Footprint
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a special session on May 29th featuring a high-level executive from Alibaba.com, aimed at helping Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) expand their global footprint and tap into new overseas markets. The session will be conducted by Ma Haobo, Business Development Manager at Alibaba.com, who has supported […]
UK Trade Envoy on inaugural visit to Sri Lanka
The UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka, Lord Hannett of Everton, is visiting Colombo from 25th-28th May. This is his first visit to Sri Lanka since he was appointed in January 2025. Lord Hannett will meet with the Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe, Deputy Minister for […]
VIDEO: Trump pauses higher tariffs for 90 days because of ‘Yippy’ Reaction but slaps China with 125-pct
President Trump announced he would impose a 125% tariff on China for retaliating against the U.S., while also announcing a 90-day pause on some tariffs.
UK Sanctions do not assist but serve to complicate national reconciliation process in SL: FM
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism takes note of the Press Release dated 24th March 2025, issued by the UK, Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) entitled “UK Sanctions for Human Rights Violations and Abuses during the Sri Lankan Civil War”. As stated in the press release, the UK government has imposed sanctions on four […]
Register for Free EducationUSA University Fair 2025: Helping Students Begin Their U.S. Education Journey
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, in partnership with the U.S.-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission, is pleased to announce that EducationUSA, the U.S. government’s official source of information on U.S. higher education, will host a U.S. university fair in Colombo, Galle, and Matara from March 20-22, 2025. Students seeking admission in undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctorate programs […]
CA Sri Lanka’s 2025 Curriculum Redefines the Chartered Accountant’s Role for Tomorrow’s Challenges
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) launched its transformative 2025 curriculum on 27th February 2025, marking a significant shift in the role of Chartered Accountants. The event was attended by Chief Guest Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Hon. Prime Minister, along with industry & business leaders, senior government officials, […]
SL Students’ Growing Interest in Healthcare & STEM Fields Across Top Study Destinations
ApplyBoard, a leading international student mobility technology platform, has released its latest report. This in-depth analysis of international student search trends across Canada, the US, and the UK offers valuable insights into how Sri Lankan students are strategically aligning their study choices with high-growth global sectors, particularly healthcare, engineering, and STEM fields. Key Insights on […]
Foreign Minister launches e-service for copies of Birth, Marriage & Death certificates for overseas Sri Lankans
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath in partnership with the Registrar General’s Department launched the pilot project to facilitate overseas Sri Lankans to obtain certified copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates through Sri Lanka Missions abroad. The system provides Missions access to the e-BMD database (electronic – Birth, Marriage and Death certificate Database) of the Registrar […]
USAID Collaborates With Open University to Offer First Certificate Program in Migration Law and Policy
The United States through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is proud to announce the successful completion of the first certificate program in migration law and policy in Sri Lanka by 69 professionals who now have the tools and knowledge to take the fight against human trafficking back to their communities. The six-month […]
27 victims of human trafficking rescued from Myanmar repatriated to Sri Lanka
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, in coordination with Sri Lanka Missions in Myanmar and Thailand, successfully facilitated the repatriation of 27 Sri Lankans who had been lured into cybercrime operations and became victims of human trafficking in Myanmar. Senior officials of the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry received the group […]
U.S. Embassy Colombo Achieves LEED Gold Certification as Sri Lanka’s 50th Gold Certified Building
U.S. Embassy Colombo announces the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification, becoming the 50th building in Sri Lanka to earn this globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building program recognizes energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction, and indoor environmental quality execution in the […]
European Chamber Of Commerce Of Sri Lanka Concludes AGM And Appoints John Wilson As President
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL) recently concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a significant milestone in the Chamber’s journey as it enters a new chapter of growth and strategic development. During the meeting, John Wilson was appointed as the new President, with Mario Stubbs named Vice President, ushering in a […]