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Investment

Sri Lanka to enact key reforms within next 90 days: Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka has delayed key reforms it committed under the IMF programme

June 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka pitches infrastructure, green energy to Belgium, Luxembourg investors

Panel discussion during the BELGOLUX -Sri Lanka Business Forum

June 22, 2026 2 min read

Chinese CHEC chief meets Sri Lanka leader, expresses confidence: PMD

Port City project was suspended in 2015 for corruption allegations, but later allowed to continue following probe

June 13, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka stocks dip in midday trade, banking pushes turnover

Market turnover was 3.98 billion rupees.

May 11, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Stockbrokers launches StockB mobile app

To make investing simpler and more accessible by bringing real-time market data, interactive charting, technical analysi

Sri Lanka to roll out $100mn ADB-funded social protection program

Korea keen to invest in Sri Lanka solar energy, agriculture projects: PMO

Would like to invest in solar energy projects, and in cultivation of fruits in Sri Lanka for export to Korea

August 23, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to establish Trincomalee logistic hub; aims up to $1.5 bn investment

Trincomalee will have Sri Lanka's second logistic hub after Hambantota

August 22, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka looks for investment for ship building, repairing in Oluvil commercial harbour

The port has not been in operation for almost a decade due to sand deposits at the entrance

June 11, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's CODEGEN to set up Port City company

CODEGEN Innovations will invest 500,000 US dollars, earn 15 million dollars within 5 years and create 400 jobs.

Nethmi Rajawasam
March 26, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to sign "sister district" deal with China’s Chongqing for investments

Sri Lanka to start sister district concept in Kalutara as a model project

Shihar Aneez
March 20, 2024 2 min read

India's BAL Investment interested in land around aragalaya site

An acre of land at Baladaksha Mawatha was requested for a joint development project by Bal Investments

February 22, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka can boost passport strength, draw investors: consultancy 

Sri Lanka needs to sign more visa free agreements, have citizenship and residency programs to strengthen passport.

Nethmi Rajawasam
February 14, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka trade minister seeks to increase South Korea FDI, exports

Minister met Ambassador of the Korean Government Miyon Lee to discuss investment and increasing exports.

February 1, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka President invites Indian firms to privatization

Wickremesinghe has invited Indian firms to invest in state enterprises being re-structured

January 18, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka president, business community seek FDI and PPP in Switzerland

Opportunities for investments in energy, agriculture, tourism, IT and infrastructure through public-private partnerships

January 17, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka to slash red tape for film tourism

Tourism Promotion Bureau will get fast approval for foreign producers who want to use island as a location

January 12, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka UDA to finalise investment for 22 development projects

Another 5 projects are in clearance.

Nethmi Rajawasam
January 11, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka UDA hopes to earn Rs21bn from land sales over three years: report

The land is available for under long-term lease for public private partnerships.

Nethmi Rajawasam
January 9, 2024 1 min read

UAE investors express interest in Sri Lanka’s energy, tourism, ports, real estate: Ali Sabry

Sri Lanka embassy to facilitate a higher level UAE business delegation visit to Sri Lanka

Shihar Aneez
December 3, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's BOI attracted increased FDI, particularly in energy: Minister

"The BOI has approved several new projects that will lead the country's energy sector in a new direction."

November 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka govt has taken over Krrish project, in search of new investor: Minister

Indian investor was originally expected to complete the project in 2016

Shihar Aneez
October 26, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka President, China’s BYD talks EV assembly, electric rail 

The dialogue on electrification of Sri Lanka’s transport systems, electric vehicle assembly and electric train service...

Nethmi Rajawasam
October 20, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka eco-clearance may not come to dig 10m for mineral sands: Minister

Though mining permits have been given to three firms, unlikely that permission will be given to dig deeper than 4.2m

October 19, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka president invites Chinese investors

Sri Lanka's president asks Chinese entrepreneurs to view Sri Lanka as strategic hub for emerging green, digital ventures

October 17, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka analyzing financial capabilities of mining applicants – Minister

Sri Lanka earns $30 million annually from mineral exports - BOI data

October 16, 2023 2 min read