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The Cabinet of Ministers of Sri Lanka has given in-principle approval to a comprehensive proposal to develop multi-modal transport hubs across the country, aiming to modernize and better integrate the nation’s public transport system. The initiative seeks to connect buses, trains, and taxi services through strategically located hubs that will improve efficiency and convenience for…

Sri Lanka received USD 712 million in workers’ remittances in October 2025, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). Total remittances from Sri Lankans employed overseas reached USD 6.52 billion between January and October 2025, representing a 20.1% increase compared to the same period last year. Tourism performance has…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government has approved investment projects totaling US$1.3 billion in the area surrounding the Colombo Port City development. He said the government will introduce investor-friendly policies to support further growth and will present a new State Enterprise Management Act to Parliament next year to strengthen the governance of state-owned…

Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 1.9 million foreign tourists so far in 2025, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). In the first five days of November alone, the country recorded 32,815 tourist arrivals, bringing the total number of visitors for the year to 1,923,502. The highest daily…

The Government of Sri Lanka has received Cabinet approval to secure a USD 100 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for the implementation of the Sustainable Tourism Sector Development Programme (STSDP). The initiative, previously approved by the Cabinet, aims to strengthen Sri Lanka’s tourism industry through sustainable practices and infrastructure development. Following successful…

Sri Lanka has announced that tourists will no longer be required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before arriving in the country. The Department of Immigration and Emigration said in a statement that the ETA requirement, which had been introduced on October 15, has now been withdrawn. All visa and ETA services will continue…

The Government of Sri Lanka has finalized a USD 90 million loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iRoad 2) – Tranche 5. According to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, the initiative aims to improve road transport efficiency by enhancing connectivity between rural communities…

Sri Lanka continues to see strong growth in its tourism sector, with 153,063 international visitors recorded between October 1 and 29, 2025, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). India remained the leading source market during this period, contributing 44,741 arrivals—accounting for 29.2% of total visitors. The United Kingdom…

Jaffna, the cultural heart of northern Sri Lanka, has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Best Places to Visit in the World for 2026 by renowned global travel publication Lonely Planet. Known for its vibrant Tamil heritage, historic landmarks, and distinctive cuisine, Jaffna has seen a surge in visitors in recent years. Its…