February 20, 2024
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8min
Tourism in Sri Lanka is on a high growth trajectory following a boost in Sri Lanka’s potential as a must-visit destination. Visa free travel for tourists from China, India, Indonesia, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia and Japan has provided the right nudge for tourists to put Sri Lanka on the top of their travel bucket list. Nationals […]

January 22, 2024
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5min
22nd January 2024, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Professional Association in Japan (SLPAJ), in partnership with the Sri Lankan Embassy in Japan, proudly presents the annual Kakehashi event, a powerful platform that connects Sri Lankan startups with investors, fostering growth and expansion. The event is held from October to January, online and through social media, and […]

September 21, 2023
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      September 21, 2023:  Sunil Wijesinha, Chairman of Watawala Plantations PLC, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘The Order of the Rising Sun’ by the Government of Japan. This esteemed decoration was conferred upon him for his remarkable and enduring contributions to enhancing the Japan-Sri Lanka relationship. Established in 1875 by Emperor Meiji, the […]

September 5, 2023
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2min
      Nano Oil Plus – introduced by Japan using nanotechnology, and making new breakthroughs in the automobile industry at present- has now been introduced to Sri Lankan consumers through the Eco Tablets (www.ecotablet.lk) dealer network. Using Nano Oil Plus can increase the life of engine oil up to four times. Nano Oil Plus […]

August 7, 2023
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    7 August 2023, Colombo: The Food and Agriculture Organization delivered 8,360 metric tonnes of urea fertilizer this week to the Ministry of Agriculture for distribution during the forthcoming Maha cropping season. This has been made possible through generous funding from the government of Japan. The essential fertilizer will be distributed to over 228,000 […]

August 7, 2023
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      Le Grand Galle, the highly distinguished, Belluna Co. Japan-owned luxury hotel, recently hosted an event to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The hotel is known for its exquisite service and breath-taking vistas of the Galle Fort and its surrounding ocean & unforgettable sunsets. The anniversary celebration served as a testament to Le Grand […]

May 16, 2023
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4min
      COLOMBO, 16 May 2023 – The Government of Japan through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is providing USD 4,629,629 to strengthen the production capacity of smallholder paddy farmers in identified districts of the Dry and Intermediate Zones of Sri Lanka. Smallholder farmers are amongst the most vulnerable […]


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