Sri Lanka, Thailand seek to expand trade and economic cooperation
Sri Lanka is ready to further expand its longstanding economic, cultural and historical ties with Thailand through greater collaboration in…
Month: June 2026
Colombo Port transhipment growth accelerates as CWIT ramps up operations
The Port of Colombo recorded significant growth in container transhipment volumes in April 2026, building upon its record-breaking performance in…
Mexico become first country to qualify for World Cup last 32
Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow…
IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka from June 24 to 30
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation headed by IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Evan Papageorgiou, will visit the country…
Iran says Hormuz Strait closed over Israel attacks on Lebanon
Iran said it was once again closing the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane on Saturday (Jun 20) over Israel’s attacks…
Vance says Trump paved way for diplomatic solutions in Middle East
United States Vice President JD Vance has stated that President Donald Trump has empowered the US administration to pursue diplomatic…
Dialog advances Enterprise Risk Governance to global ISO 31000 standards
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has strengthened its Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) governance through independent validation against…
Emirates marks 40 years of operations in Sri Lanka
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marks 40 years of service to Colombo, Sri Lanka this year. Since its inaugural…
Diplomatic briefing to promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027
At the request of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism…
SLT-MOBITEL unveils ‘Lankakonect’ App with Ministry of Foreign Affairs
A digital bridge for Sri Lankans overseas SLT‑MOBITEL, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism,…