Sri Lanka Strengthens Regional Innovation as First Technology Incubation Centre Opens at Vavuniya University

Sri Lanka’s ambition to build a knowledge-driven, innovation-led economy reached a new milestone with the launch of the first Technology Incubation Centre at the University of Vavuniya. The initiative signals a strategic shift toward empowering regional universities as engines of entrepreneurship, research, and startup development. Located in the Northern Province, the centre aims to bridge […]

January 28, 2026

By SLDirectory

CleanTech Ushers in a New Chapter for Sri Lanka’s Circular Economy with Global Recycling Recognition

Sri Lanka’s transition toward a sustainable, circular economy received a major boost as CleanTech, one of the country’s leading environmental solutions providers, achieved international “Good Plastic” recycling certification. This milestone positions Sri Lanka more firmly on the global sustainability map while demonstrating how local innovation can meet global environmental standards. The recognition reflects growing momentum […]

January 28, 2026

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Asia Reinstates COVID-Style Airport Health Checks Amid Nipah Virus Outbreak in India — Global Travel & Public Health Alert

In late January 2026, several Asian countries reintroduced COVID-era health screening procedures at airports and border points after a new outbreak of the Nipah virus was reported in the Indian state of West Bengal. This unprecedented move — affecting travel and public health policies across Asia — reflects renewed concerns about infectious diseases and international […]

January 28, 2026

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