The SSCD model is a win-win for Sri Lankan cities, especially if the government can build on existing initiatives. Bigger cities like Colombo, Kandy and Galle, as well as smaller towns, could benefit ...

Sri Lanka is using a $1.4 billion Chinese investment to start building a new metropolis. The full project, scheduled for completion in 2041, could end up costing about $15 billion. At 665 acres, the ...

Why Is Myanmar’s Military Bothering to Hold an Election? Sri Lanka recently announced that a major development project, suspended since March 2015, will finally resume. The Colombo Port City Project, ...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka launches, transforming Colombo into a luxury tourism hub with a $1.2 billion investment. With its glittering launch on August 2, 2025, City of Dreams Sri Lanka redefines ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I travel the world reporting on emerging markets and China overseas. Colombo Financial City has so far been one of the most ...

Sri Lanka’s hotel scene has been buzzing lately, with the arrival of several splashy beachside resorts from international luxury brands. Now, one such name, Hong Kong’s distinguished Shangri-La—which ...

Sri Lanka is set to welcome the global gem and jewellery fraternity tomorrow as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s flagship ...