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This Month in Colombo: August 2026
From vintage cars rolling through streets to Onam celebrations and fresh openings like Ammi, Colombo's community shone brilliantly this month.
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Top stories
Business & Real EstateColombo Emerges as Maritime and Economic Hub in Series of High-Profile DealsBusiness & Real EstateColombo: Economic Diplomacy, Cricket, and Regional SolidarityEvents & FestivalsColombo Strikers Fall in Lanka Premier League Thriller as Nepal's Dahal Visits and Vintage Cars RollEvents & FestivalsColombo Hosts Vintage Car Show and Earns Praise for Rewriting South Asia's Fashion Playbook
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Don't miss this month
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New in town
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The Prime Colombo
Prime Residencies announced the pre‑launch of ‘The Prime Colombo’, a 39‑storey tower on Baseline Road, Colombo 09.
🆕 Now openHUTCH Enterprise
HUTCH Sri Lanka, backed by CK Hutchison, launched an enterprise arm to help businesses transform.
📋 Newly listedAmmi – Manvasam
New restaurant now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedSahanakade
New grocery now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedKenko1st Organic
New grocery now on Desi.Net
📋 Newly listedHome‑cooked by Amma
New tiffin now on Desi.Net
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Restaurant spotlight
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On screen
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Good reads
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Coming up
Onam · August 26
Find where to celebrate Onam near Colombo on Desi.Net.
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