Homepage - LMD INTERNATIONAL

Digital Editions

CONNECTING THE WORLD

EXPAT LIFE

Updated:September 5, 2026By Anne Wijethunge

We come to the Gulf for opportunity, stability and a better life. We build routines.

WORLD IN PICTURES

WORLD IN PICTURES

DIGGING INTO OUR PAST

DEPARTMENTS

DEPARTMENTS

EXPAT LIFE

GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS

September 25, 2026

Fitness

Fitness

The 15 Most Futuristic Cities in China Look Straight Out of Sci-Fi

HOMELAND

HOMELAND

BRAND SRI LANKA

MEDIA RELEASES

MEDIA RELEASES

GLOBAL ECONOMY SET FOR WEAKEST RUN SINCE 2008 OUTSIDE OF RECESSIONS

DEPARTMENTS

DEPARTMENTS

SHELL COMPANIES

HOMELAND

HOMELAND

REGAINING SRI LANKA

Just when we were on the cusp of recovery, a bolt from the blue – and not for the first

HOMELAND

HOMELAND

APPAREL INDUSTRY

Ethical apparel production should remain the cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s market identity, reinforcing its reputation for responsible manufacturing

Demo

Trending

GOOD NEWS

GOOD NEWS

SRI LANKA’S SAFARI STORY

October 8, 20261 Min Read

Channel NewsAsia has featured Sri Lanka in a travel feature highlighting the island’s contrasting safari experiences at Yala and Gal Oya. The article talks about…

DASHBOARD

DASHBOARD

ECONOMIC REVIEW

DASHBOARD

DASHBOARD

CLIMATE FINANCE

LMD INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION

SRI LANKA’S APPAREL INDUSTRY COUNTS ON CUTTING US TARIFF TO COMPETE WITH RIVALS

TRAVEL PERSONA

CONNECT LUSAKA

GOOD NEWS

KANDALAMA’S STAR SHINES BRIGHT

GOOD NEWS

NEW BLOOM IN KITULGALA

GOOD NEWS

PRIME TIME FOR SRI LANKA

GOOD NEWS

A SWIMMINGLY GOOD DAY

CONNECTING THE WORLD

CONNECTING THE WORLD

CONNECTING THE WORLD

EXPAT LIFE

CONNECTING THE WORLD

CONNECTING THE WORLD

ISLAND FLAVOURS IN LONDON TOWN

CONNECTING THE WORLD

CONNECTING THE WORLD

Wathsala Suraweera

CONNECTING THE WORLD

CONNECTING THE WORLD

Susil Premarathne

CONNECTING THE WORLD

CONNECTING THE WORLD

Ayona Hettiarachchi

CONNECTING THE WORLD

CONNECTING THE WORLD

Angelo Fernando

GOOD NEWS

SRI LANKA’S SAFARI STORY

October 8, 2026

UBER RAISES THE BAR

October 7, 2026

BAWA’S VISION TAKES FLIGHT

October 7, 2026

MAKING THE GLOBAL TOP 300

October 7, 2026

TANGALLE TAKES A MICHELIN SPOT

October 7, 2026

KANDALAMA’S STAR SHINES BRIGHT

October 6, 2026

NEW BLOOM IN KITULGALA

October 5, 2026

PRIME TIME FOR SRI LANKA

October 5, 2026

Demo

LMDtv

LMDtv PLAYBACK

THE FORUM WITH SUREN CHANDRARATNA

Ruwandi Perera speaks with the Chairman of the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE) Suren Chandraratna on Oil Prices, Supply and Long-Term Prospects

THE FORUM WITH DILHAN FERNANDO

July 29, 2026

THE FORUM WITH DR. DAYAN JAYATILLEKA

July 15, 2026

THE FORUM WITH DR. RAMESH SHANMUGANATHAN

June 17, 2026

THE FORUM WITH ROHAN PETHIYAGODA

May 21, 2026

THE FORUM WITH RUKSHANIE VIDYARATNE

April 29, 2026

THE FORUM WITH DR. GEORGE COOKE

April 15, 2026

THE FORUM WITH PROF. GIHAN DIAS

March 25, 2026

HOMELAND

HOMELAND

HOMELAND

REGAINING SRI LANKA

April 8, 20264 Mins Read

Just when we were on the cusp of recovery, a bolt from the blue – and not for the first

HOMELAND

HOMELAND

CARVING A NICHE WITH ‘MADE IN SRI LANKA’

PROFESSIONAL FACILITATION

TRAVEL ESCAPE

ADVENTURE TOURISM

COCONUT INDUSTRY

HOMELAND

EXPORTERS FORUM

HOMELAND

INVEST SRI LANKA

HOMELAND

EXTERNAL TRADE FACILITATION

HOMELAND

TRAVEL LOG

Demo

East Asia

East Asia

East Asia

Bank of China Halts Payments With Sanctioned Russian Lenders – Kommersant

March 11, 20228 Mins Read

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the…

Fitness

Fitness

National Panda Day 2024. Why it is celebrated on March 16

Fitness

Fitness

The 15 Most Futuristic Cities in China Look Straight Out of Sci-Fi

Culture

Culture

How Lunar New Year is Being Celebrated by Asian Communities

LMD Podacasts

LMD Podacasts

Fancy Sushi Opens in Berlin at Former Site of The Boss Grill

Fitness

Fitness

In a First, Rare Mandarin Ducklings Hatch at Assam State Zoo

East Asia

East Asia

China Cracks Down on Attempts to Mark 35 Years Since Tiananmen Massacre

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and…

Fitness

Fitness

Unveiling Mysteries: 7 Unusual Discoveries About the Great Wall of China

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and…

You may have missed

MEDIA RELEASES

MEDIA RELEASES

MEDIA RELEASES

THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SRI LANKA APPOINTS BERTRAM PAUL AS PRESIDENT AT ITS 34TH AGM

Colombo, September 21, 2026: The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) successfully…

MEDIA RELEASES

MEDIA RELEASES

GLOBAL ECONOMY UNDER ‘MAJOR THREAT’ FROM STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS: IEA CHIEF

The global economy is under “major threat” from the energy crisis caused by the Middle East war,…

MEDIA RELEASES

MEDIA RELEASES

INDIA CONFIRMS TWO NIPAH VIRUS CASES, BUT SITUATION CONTAINED

Almost 200 contacts linked to the Nipah virus cases were traced and found negative, India’s…

MEDIA RELEASES

SRI LANKA’S ECONOMIC RECOVERY REMAINS INCOMPLETE AS KEY CHALLENGES REMAIN

Urgent Structural Reforms and Efficient Public Spending Key for Long-Term Growth COLOMBO, October 7, 2025—Sri…

Trending News

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

TRUMP SAYS CEASEFIRE ‘OVER’ AFTER US AND IRAN TRADE STRIKES

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD COMPLETES THE COMBINED FIFTH AND SIXTH REVIEWS UNDER THE EXTENDED FUND FACILITY FOR SRI LANKA

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

Demo

Demo

Advertisement

Information Tech

Featured Tech

Featured Tech

Bill Gates is Going Nuclear: How His Latest Project Could Power U.S. Homes and AI

July 15, 20248 Mins Read

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the…

Featured Tech

Featured Tech

T-Mobile Leaves AT&T and Verizon in the Dust in Latest Speed Test

Hologram Breakthrough – New Technology Transforms Ordinary 2D Images

Why Are iPhones More Expensive Than Android Phones?

Meta’s VR Game Publisher is Now Called ‘Oculus Publishing’

Get this 4K HD Dual-Camera Drone with WiFi for $75

Featured Tech

Special Discount: Get 47% off of a Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 for Prime Day

Featured Tech

AI Health Coaches Are Coming Soon to a Device Near You

Featured Tech

Dawntrail Graphics Settings for Nvidia RTX 2060 and RTX 2060 Super

Featured Tech

The Best Camera for Photography 2024: Top Picks for Every Budget

Demo

Health Sciences

Featured Health

Featured Health

PHARMA’S BROAD POTENTIAL

September 28, 20265 Mins Read

Demand for pharmaceuticals continues to grow steadily, driven by ageing

Featured Health

Featured Health

Mushrooms May Help Regulate Your Blood Sugar, Plus 7 Other Benefits

Bio Sciences

Bio Sciences

Researchers Discover Enzymes that Open New Path to Universal Donor Blood

Bio Sciences

Bio Sciences

This Startup Raised $5.2 Million To Develop Blood Tests For Cancer

Featured Health

Featured Health

DNA From Beethoven’s Hair Reveals a Surprise Some 200 Years Later

Featured Health

Featured Health

World’s Tiniest Fanged Frogs Lay Their Eggs on Leaves and Guard Them

Featured Health

Featured Health

Wasting Away to Health: Unexpected Benefits of Muscle Loss in Infection

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to…

Science

Science

AI-Enhanced Blood Test May Detect Parkinson’s Years Before Onset

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to…

Lifestyle

More from Lifestyle

Featured Lifestyle

Featured Lifestyle

Dubai-Based Yacht Company is Offering Socially-Distanced Luxury

Culture

Culture

Most Extravagant and Elaborate Concert Stages in Music History

Fitness

Fitness

Tourism Board Appoints New Regional Director to Boost Tourism

Featured Lifestyle

Featured Lifestyle

After Years of Obsessive Learning, Music is Silent – and I’m Happy

Culture

Culture

Family Relationship: Why Is It Important And How To Build It?

Genetics

Genetics

Does Using a Walking Pad Really…Do Anything to Your Fitness?

Ukraine Conflict

Politics

Russian Military Objectives and Capacity in Ukraine Through 2024

Politics

A 16th Finance Commission Sets Up Advisory Panel

Politics

Greece Extends Naval Drills That Deter Russian Oil Transfers

Politics

Ukraine After 2 Years of War: How the Conflict Has Affected Civilians

Politics

IPO Market Grinds to a Halt Amid Ukraine Invasion Volatility

Politics

Russia-Ukraine War Putin Condemns Attack on Key Crimean Bridge

Politics

52 Nations Condemn Russia’s UN “Multilateral Cooperation” Meeting

Politics

Europeans Alarmed by Trump VP Pick Vance’s Opposition to Ukraine Aid

Demo

News Roundup

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

TRUMP SAYS CEASEFIRE ‘OVER’ AFTER US AND IRAN TRADE STRIKES

By LMD InternationalJuly 8, 2026

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

IMF EXECUTIVE BOARD COMPLETES THE COMBINED FIFTH AND SIXTH REVIEWS UNDER THE EXTENDED FUND FACILITY FOR SRI LANKA

By Anne WijethungeMay 28, 2026

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

Sri Lanka stuns with 100-bp rate hike as Iran war rattles currency, fuels inflation

By Humaydh SariffodeenMay 27, 2026

WHY PRIVATE CAPITAL IS INDISPENSABLE TO CLOSE THE GREAT DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE FINANCING DIVIDE

NEW MODERN TERMINAL TO OPEN IN ABU DHABI

UAE LEAVES OPEC AND OPEC+ IN HUGE BLOW TO GLOBAL OIL PRODUCERS’ GROUP

VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS MAKES HISTORY WITH TIEBREAKING VOTES IN SENATE

HOW THE MUSICAL CHOON PAAN VANS OF SRI LANKA BECAME AN UNLIKELY SYMBOL OF HOPE