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Imports & Exports 6 min read

Steel and Metal Imports: Sri Lanka Construction Boom Drivers 2025

Sri Lanka's construction sector is firing on all cylinders, with towering skyscrapers, sprawling highways, and modern housing estates reshaping our skylines. But what's fuelling this transformation? S

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Imports & Exports 5 min read

Ayurvedic Products Exports: Sri Lanka's Herbal Boom in 2025

Sri Lanka's lush landscapes and ancient Ayurvedic traditions are fuelling a herbal export boom that's putting our island on the global wellness map. In 2025, as the world embraces natural remedies, ou

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Practical Travel, Safety & Planning 5 min read

Internet, eSIMs & Connectivity in Sri Lanka: Staying Online While You Travel

Whether you're hopping between Colombo's bustling streets and Ella's misty hills or just need reliable data for work on the go, staying connected in Sri Lanka has never been easier—or more essential

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Career & Jobs 5 min read

Country Travel Warnings and Safety Alerts Sri Lankans Should Check Before Leaving

Imagine landing your dream job abroad only to find yourself caught in unexpected protests or a natural disaster. For Sri Lankans eyeing overseas opportunities in 2026, checking country travel warnings

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Gems & Minerals 7 min read

Graphite Deposits: Industrial Mineral Resource

Sri Lanka sits on one of the world's most valuable and unique graphite resources, yet most of us don't realise just how significant this is for our economy and global industries. Our graphite deposits

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Geography & Landscape 8 min read

Sri Lanka's 1,340 km Coastline: Beaches and Features

Sri Lanka's 1,340 km coastline is one of the island's most defining features, ranking it among the world's top 60 countries by coastline length.[1][4] This extensive stretch of coastal territory isn't

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Agriculture & Economy 7 min read

Gem and Jewelry Exports

Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry stands as one of the world's most prestigious sources of precious stones, yet our export sector faces a critical crossroads. While our nation has supplied the gl

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Agriculture & Economy 7 min read

Tea Industry Employment and Economic Impact

Sri Lanka's tea industry remains one of our nation's most vital economic engines, employing thousands of workers and generating substantial export revenue that supports families across the country. Wi

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Interesting Facts & Records 8 min read

Sri Lanka Has Never Had a Desert Climate Zone

Sri Lanka's climate is often misunderstood by those unfamiliar with tropical geography. While the island does have a distinct dry zone covering much of the north and east, it has never experienced a t

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Corporate 8 min read

Ease of Doing Business in Sri Lanka: Climbing to Top 80 – What Changed in 2026 GSPI

Sri Lanka's business environment is experiencing a significant turnaround. According to the latest Global Soft Power Index (GSPI) 2026, perceptions of ease of doing business in Sri Lanka have improved

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Corporate 8 min read

Remittances Hit $8B: How Sri Lankan Corporates Can Tap Expat Funds in 2026

Sri Lanka's remittance sector has reached a historic milestone, with worker remittances hitting $8.076 billion in 2025[1]—a remarkable 22.8% increase from the previous year. As we move through 2026, p

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Corporate 5 min read

Best Colombo Stock Exchange Stocks for 2026: Post-Cyclone Recovery Picks

As we navigate 2026, Sri Lanka's stock market is roaring back with the Colombo Stock Exchange's All Share Price Index (ASPI) smashing through the 24,000-point barrier in January, fuelled by post-cyclo

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