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Author: Sienna De Silva

Lanka Data Introduces a Bloomberg-Style Terminal for Accessing Public Information in Sri Lanka
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Lanka Data Introduces a Bloomberg-Style Terminal for Accessing Public Information in Sri Lanka

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Accessing reliable public information in Sri Lanka has traditionally required professionals to navigate dozens of independent government…

bySienna De Silva24/07/202624/07/2026
Beyond Higher Tax Rates: How Sri Lanka Can Raise Tax Revenue to 20% of GDP
FEATUREDTOP STORY

Beyond Higher Tax Rates: How Sri Lanka Can Raise Tax Revenue to 20% of GDP

Sri Lanka’s fiscal recovery has made significant progress over the past two years, with tax revenues rebounding following sweeping reforms…

bySienna De Silva24/07/202624/07/2026
Lanka Data Adds HS Codes and Import Tariff Data to its Public Data Platform
TAXATIONTECHNOLOGY

Lanka Data Adds HS Codes and Import Tariff Data to its Public Data Platform

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Lanka Data, Sri Lanka’s intelligent public data platform, has announced the launch of its HS Code and Import Tariff…

bySienna De Silva22/07/202622/07/2026
Lanka Data Launches Sri Lanka’s First Comprehensive Intellectual Property Search Platform
TECHNOLOGY

Lanka Data Launches Sri Lanka’s First Comprehensive Intellectual Property Search Platform

New AI-powered database brings patents, industrial designs, and trademarks together in a single searchable platform Colombo, Sri Lanka — Lanka…

bySienna De Silva19/07/202619/07/2026
Why Sovereign AI Matters for Sri Lanka
TECHNOLOGY

Why Sovereign AI Matters for Sri Lanka

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the defining technology of the 21st century, but a new race is now unfolding beyond…

bySienna De Silva16/07/202616/07/2026
LankaData Adds Official Cabinet Decisions to Its Growing Public Data Ecosystem
BUSINESS

LankaData Adds Official Cabinet Decisions to Its Growing Public Data Ecosystem

Cabinet Decisions alongside thousands of public datasets through LankaData’s intelligent search platform. Sri Lanka’s growing open-data ecosystem has taken another…

bySienna De Silva11/07/202611/07/2026
Where Investors Are Finding Sri Lanka’s Best Opportunities in 2026
BUSINESSMARKETS

Where Investors Are Finding Sri Lanka’s Best Opportunities in 2026

Colombo, July 10 – As Sri Lanka continues its economic recovery and investor confidence gradually returns, interest in private investment opportunities…

bySienna De Silva10/07/202610/07/2026
THE HAYCARB QUESTION
BUSINESSTOP STORY

THE HAYCARB QUESTION

Why Sri Lanka Must Stop Exporting Opportunity There are moments when a single company, a single investment or even a…

bySienna De Silva25/06/202625/06/2026
Asia Capital PLC: Distinguished Leaders Who Served Under Vijay Eswaran’s Ownership (2008–2026)
BUSINESS

Asia Capital PLC: Distinguished Leaders Who Served Under Vijay Eswaran’s Ownership (2008–2026)

The history of Asia Capital PLC under the ownership of Malaysian entrepreneur and investor Vijay Eswaran is marked by the…

bySienna De Silva25/06/2026
AI Mart: Sri Lanka’s First Dedicated AI Marketplace Marks Significant Growth in Its First Year
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

AI Mart: Sri Lanka’s First Dedicated AI Marketplace Marks Significant Growth in Its First Year

Colombo, Sri Lanka  Sri Lanka’s artificial intelligence ecosystem has witnessed rapid growth over the past year, with AI Mart emerging…

bySienna De Silva15/06/202615/06/2026

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