Port City Colombo Hosts Investor Forum in Malé to Explore New Investment Opportunities
The Sri Lankan High Commission in the Maldives, in collaboration with CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., hosted the Port City Colombo Investor Forum at Barceló Nasandhura Malé on 10 August 2026. The invitation-only forum brought together senior Maldivian business leaders, investors and developers to explore investment and business opportunities available in Port City Colombo. The […]
Sri Lanka to Invite International Bids for Mannar Basin Oil and Gas Exploration
Sri Lanka is set to invite bids from international companies later this month for upstream petroleum development, including the exploration and extraction of oil and natural gas, in four blocks of the Mannar Basin. The bidding process had been in the planning stage for a considerable period but was delayed due to a court case. […]
Ceylon Chamber & Maldives Business Chamber Sign MoU to Expand Business Opportunities
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and Maldives Business Chamber have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will create new opportunities for businesses in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to expand trade, investment and commercial partnerships. The signing took place in the presence of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe […]
Ceylon Chamber and SGCCI Renew MoU to Strengthen Sri Lanka–Gujarat Business Ties
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI), Surat, India, have renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reaffirming their commitment to strengthening business and economic ties between Sri Lanka and Gujarat. The renewed MoU was signed by Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, and Mr. […]
Sri Lanka Investment & Business News Digest – August 2026 | DPR
Stay informed with the latest developments shaping Sri Lanka’s business and investment landscape. The Sri Lanka Investment & Business News Digest – August 2026 highlights key developments in investment, new investment opportunities, international business engagement, policy, events, and emerging sectors relevant to investors and businesses in Sri Lanka. Read Full News Letter
DPR Participates in Business Meeting with the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India
DPR participated in the Business Meeting with the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), India, organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce on 4 August 2026. The meeting brought together Sri Lankan businesses and a distinguished delegation from the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry, providing a valuable platform to strengthen commercial ties between […]
DPR Elected to the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka–China Business Council (2026–2027)
DPR is proud to announce its election to the Executive Committee of the Sri Lanka–China Business Council for the 2026–2027 term, following the 25th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The Annual General Meeting brought together member organizations, industry leaders, and stakeholders to review the Council’s achievements over the past year […]
Networking Session with Indian Chamber of Commerce Delegation
DPR participated in the Networking Session with the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Delegation, held on 28 July 2026 at Hilton Colombo Residences. Organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ILCCI), the event brought together leading businesses from Sri Lanka and India to strengthen commercial […]
Sri Lanka Ranked 4th Among the World’s Fastest-Improving Countries
Sri Lanka Ranked 4th Among the World’s Fastest-Improving Countries in the 2026 Institute of International Finance (IIF) Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, marking another positive milestone for the country’s investment environment. The recognition reflects Sri Lanka’s significant progress in strengthening investor relations, improving debt transparency, and enhancing communication with the investment community as the […]
DPR Sponsors the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka–China Business Council
DPR Sponsors 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Sri Lanka–China Business Council (SLCHBC), organized under the auspices of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and held at Shangri-La Colombo. The event marked a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years of fostering stronger trade, investment, and business relations between Sri Lanka and China. The evening brought together distinguished guests, […]