Colombo, September 2025 – In a landmark development for the Sri Lankan financial sector, HSBC has announced the divestment of its retail banking operations in Sri Lanka, selling the business to Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB). The deal underscores both a strategic shift for HSBC and a major growth opportunity for NTB. Why HSBC is […]
In a landmark decision, Sri Lanka has announced the extension of its visa-free entry program to 40 countries, including major tourism markets such as India, China, Russia, and several EU nations. This move aims to make travel to the island more accessible and to boost arrivals as the country strengthens its post-crisis recovery. A Policy […]
📍 Colombo, Sri Lanka – September 17, 2025 The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has taken a bold step into the digital era by officially joining GovPay, the national digital payment platform. This move marks a major milestone in making Sri Lanka’s tourism industry faster, smarter, and more transparent. With GovPay, tourism operators can […]
