India and EU “Very Close” to Historic Trade Deal; Leaders to Attend Republic Day 2026
By Lions Roar News Business & Diplomatic Desk NEW DELHI / BRUSSELS (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — In a landmark...
Business & Economy
Lone Bidder: Australian Startup ‘EnZed Energy’ Becomes Sole Contender for Post-Ban Taranaki Oil & Gas Search
By Lions Roar News Energy & Environment Desk TARANAKI, NEW ZEALAND (Friday, January 16, 2026) — In a major milestone...
Auckland Councillors ‘In the Dark’ as Government Signals Major Housing Pivot
By Lions Roar News Political Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Friday, January 16, 2026) — Tensions are mounting between Auckland Council...
NZ Retail Crisis: 61 Shops to Close in Just 10 Days as ‘Disappointment Gap’ Hits Businesses
By Lions Roar News Business Bureau AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (Friday, January 16, 2026) — The New Zealand retail landscape is...
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department Exceeds 2025 Target by Rs. 42 Billion, Hits Historic High
By Kavika Tharunindu Ashirwad Gamarathne - Lions Roar News Business Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Thursday, January 15, 2026) — Sri...
End of an Era: Leuven Belgian Beer Cafe to Close After 25 Years in Wellington CBD
By Lions Roar News Lifestyle & Culture Desk WELLINGTON, NZ (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — A cornerstone of Wellington’s hospitality...
Colombo Stock Exchange Hits Historic Milestone: ASPI Surpasses 23,000 Units
By Lions Roar News Business & Finance Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) — The Colombo Stock Exchange...
“Rebuilding Sri Lanka”: President Dissanayake Launches National Recovery Plan After Cyclone Ditva
By Lions Roar News Global & Asia Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) — A massive national effort...
New Global Safety Leader: Air New Zealand Dethroned as World’s Safest Airline
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (January 13, 2026) — For the first time in several years,...
Sri Lanka: Hambantota Sinopec Oil Refinery Agreement to be Finalized in Q1 2026
By Lions Roar News Diplomatic & Energy Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (January 13, 2026) — The landmark agreement for the...
Sri Lanka Tourism Off to a Flying Start: Over 67,000 Arrivals in First Eight Days of 2026
By Lions Roar News Travel Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (January 13, 2026) — Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has kicked off...
Alphabet Soars to $4 Trillion Market Cap, Overtakes Apple as World’s 2nd Most Valuable Company
By Lions Roar News Tech Desk MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (January 13, 2026) — Google's parent company, Alphabet, achieved a historic...
“Sri Lanka is Safe”: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Boosts Tourism During Strategic Stopover
By Lions Roar News Diplomatic Correspondent KATUNAYAKE, SRI LANKA (January 13, 2026) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made a...
Sri Lanka Eyes $36 Billion Export Target; Minister Handunnetti Launches ‘Sri Lanka Expo 2026’
By Lions Roar News Business Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (January 13, 2026) — Sri Lanka is positioning itself as a...
$500 Billion Recovery: President Dissanayake to Launch ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ National Program
By Lions Roar News National Bureau COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (January 12, 2026) — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to...
Retail Collapse: Yoyoso Group Enters Liquidation Owing Millions; Auckland Stores Set to Close
By Lions Roar News Business Desk AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND (January 12, 2026) — The New Zealand retail landscape has been...
Sri Lanka Post Smashes 2025 Revenue Target with Rs. 13.1 Billion; Major Recruitment Drive Underway
By Lions Roar News National Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (January 11, 2026) — Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara has announced that...
Sri Lanka’s Remittances Soar: Hits Record US$8 Billion in 2025, Boosts Economic Recovery
By Lions Roar News Business & Economy Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (January 11, 2026) — In a historic achievement for...
Major Boost for Sri Lankan Apparel: UK Grants Duty-Free Access Under New Trade Reforms
By Lions Roar News Business & Trade Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (January 10, 2026) — Sri Lankan apparel exporters have...
“We Won’t Ask You to Wait Until 2048”: President Dissanayake Launches Rapid Disaster Recovery Homes in Kurunegala
By Lions Roar News National Desk KOBEYIGANE, SRI LANKA (January 10, 2026) — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has assured citizens...
