New investment drive places the Mannar Basin and Sri Lanka’s wider offshore potential back on the international energy agenda Sri Lanka is launching Licensing Round 2026 to invite qualified global energy companies to evaluate offshore oil and gas exploration opportunities. Sri Lanka is launching a new offshore oil and gas exploration licensing round, inviting international […]
Sri Lanka Earns About US$125 Million from Cinnamon Exports in First Half of 2026 Approximately Rs. 40 billion in six-month earnings strengthens Ceylon Cinnamon’s position as Sri Lanka targets US$300 million for the full year Publication date: 18 August 2026 Sri Lanka earned approximately US$125 million—around Rs. 40 billion—from cinnamon exports during the first six […]
Today’s verified position on the trade, investment and industry reform package Sri Lanka’s ADB-backed trade, investment and industry reform package has advanced well beyond its initial US$100 million plan. As of 8 August 2026, the latest verified picture is a US$200 million policy-based facility—but a publicly documented loan signing or disbursement should not yet be […]
