Disruptions in ports in the restive Middle-East will push maritime services towards Hambantota and Galle ports, a maritime industry expert who wished to remain anonymous said. ..

In the case of Sri Lanka, the need for connectivity and presence in the port sector grew dire after the Hambantota Port was leased to China for 99 years in 2017.

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said today a grand signing and a ribbon cutting ceremony of 15 projects was held yesterday (April 23) at the Hambantota International Port. The projects represent ...

His comments came amid accusations from critics who said China is setting a "debt trap" for Sri Lanka with its southern port of Hambantota. The first phase of the Port's construction was finished in ...

One month into the fourth annual Postcard Project, we have received 66 postcards representing 24 states and 11 countries.

Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd commemorated its second corporate anniversary with a special Family Day celebration held in Hambantota, the birthplace of Sinopec’s operations in Sri Lanka. The two-day ...

Halsey posted a selfie with a port in their chest on Instagram on Sunday, June 22. The singer shared their diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus and a rare T-cell lymphoproliferative disorder ...

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The new riverfront restaurants and bars could begin opening as soon as the end of 2026, with full operations planned to be underway by February 2027.

Sri Lanka, June 23 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has solidified its position in the Hambantota Municipal Council, winning the mayoral election held today (23).

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