Finance

Sri Lankan Banks and Bank of China Explore Offshore Banking Opportunities in Colombo Port City

Nine Sri Lankan banks, along with the Bank of China, have shown interest in establishing branches within the Colombo Port City, according to Chief Operating Officer of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission, Revan Wikramasuriya. Recently, Sri Lanka has introduced new regulations governing banking operations within this special economic zone. These banks will be regulated

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Politics

Sri Lanka Achieves $8 Billion in Export Revenue and Secures $800 Million in Investments in First Half of 2024

Sri Lanka has made significant strides in its economic development, securing $8 billion in export revenue during the first half of 2024. In addition, investment agreements totaling $800 million were signed within the same period, according to Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugama. Speaking at a press briefing titled “Two Years of Progress and Advancements”

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Economics

Colombo Marina Development Receives Strategic Venture Designation for Exemptions and Incentives

Browns Investments’ Colombo Marina Development (Private) Limited has been officially designated as a primary venture with strategic development status under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act. This designation, approved by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who also serves as the Minister of Investment Promotion, qualifies the venture for a range of exemptions and incentives. The Cabinet

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Business

300 Businesses Eye Sri Lanka’s Dollarized Port City SEZ

Approximately 300 businesses have expressed interest in establishing operations within Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone, with around 50 applications currently being processed, according to State Minister for Investment Dilum Amunugama. To date, the cabinet has approved approximately 20 firms. The Colombo Port City Commission is responsible for approving significant investments, categorizing them

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Economics

Port City Economic Act Amendments Approved to Boost Global Competitiveness

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal from the President, in his capacity as the Minister of Investment Promotion, to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare a bill for amending the Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021. The amendments aim to enhance the global competitiveness of the Port City by addressing

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Investing

Oneroad Group DMCC Explores Sri Lanka Investment Opportunities

A 12-member delegation from Oneroad Group DMCC Dubai, a prominent global investment consortium, concluded a fruitful visit to Sri Lanka from July 7-14, 2024. Led by Chenling Zhang, Group CEO of Oneroad Group, the delegation focused on sectors vital to Sri Lanka’s economic advancement, including tourism, minerals, transportation, and the Colombo Port City project. The

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