STATE-OF-THE-ART CONVENTION CENTRE FOR PORT CITY COLOMBO
China has undertaken to construct a large exhibition and convention centre at the Colombo Port City, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in mid
BACK IN BUSINESS
From less than 200,000 annual inbound travellers at the height of the pandemic in 2021, Sri Lanka welcomed more than two million visitors last year – from slightly less
SKY-HIGH CONFIDENCE
The LMD-PEPPERCUBE Business Confidence Index (BCI) surged by 24 basis points in January to reach 198, from 174 in the month prior. This marks its highest
LONELY PLANET HAILS SCENIC ROUTE
The Colombo-Badulla train journey has been ranked the seventh best in the world for 2025 by Lonely Planet, showcasing Sri Lanka’s stunning landscapes and cultural richness
PORT CITY BREAKS NEW GROUND
The US$ 120 million marina development at the Port City Colombo kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony on 10 January, which was attended by state officials, and
DeepSeek has rattled the ai industry. Here’s a quick look at other chinese ai models
The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using
Championing female fighters
Despite numerous initiatives focussed on women’s empowerment, the challenges faced by female athletes often remain overlooked. In a groundbreaking moment for Sri Lankan martial arts, Nimesha Kumari – an undefeated female fighter – secured a historic sponsorship from the Asian Security Group. This marks the first comprehensive support for a combat sportswoman outside boxing in […]
Top of the pops Sri Lanka
Solo travel Sri Lanka has been named the ‘most popular solo travel destination in the world’ for 2025, in adventure travel company Flash Pack’s latest trends report. The report reveals a surge in solo travel – and it notes that solo travellers are growing older and increasingly drawn to Asian destinations. The island nation’s unique […]
Colombo goes green
Uber recently launched its flagship sustainability initiative Uber Green, in Colombo. The city proudly joins over 170 metropolitan areas worldwide in embracing eco-friendly transportation. With a few quick taps on the Uber app, riders can now book rides in electric vehicles (EVs), paving the way for a greener future here in Sri Lanka. In doing […]
Riding the waves of change
Founded in 2018, the Arugam Bay Girls Surf Club is the first registered female surf club in Sri Lanka. The club emerged from a grassroots initiative, starting with a surf event for women in 2015, which saw strong participation despite cultural resistance. Initially, women faced opposition from families and community members, but the desire to […]