Sri Lanka’s BOI Reports USD 827 m FDI Inflow, Doubts Loom
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CNL Reporter
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October 22, 2025
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News, Political
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BOI
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The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has announced foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 827 million from January to September 2025, a claimed 138 % jump year-on-year.
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GovPay Streams Rs 400 Million, Boosting Sri Lanka’s Digital Shift
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CNL Reporter
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October 22, 2025
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News, Political
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GovPay
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Sri Lanka’s newly launched GovPay platform has processed over Rs 400 million since February 2025, across 170 government institutions.
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Sri Lanka’s Beer Industry Caught between Tax burden and Tourism Boost
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CNL Reporter
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October 22, 2025
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News, Political
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beer
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Sri Lanka’s beer industry is facing mounting pressure as heavy taxation offsets the benefits of recovering tourism and steady consumer demand. The sector—led by Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC and Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka (DCSL),
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Sri Lanka Aviation Sees 14% Passenger Growth in 2025
Sri Lanka’s air travel industry continues its steady rebound, with Airport and Aviation Services(Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited
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Sri Lanka Gains Global Backing at WB/IMF Annual Meetings
Sri Lanka secured international support for its economic recovery and investment drive during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington D.C. Led by CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe,
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2025.Sri Lanka Vehicle Prices Drop as Sales Slow Down
Sri Lanka’s vehicle market is cooling rapidly as a glut of imports and weakening demand push prices down by up to Rs. 1.5 million, according to the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL).
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Feminist Collective Warns of Growing Debt Trap for Women
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CNL Reporter
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October 22, 2025
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News
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microfinance
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The Feminist Collective for Economic Justice (FCEJ) has sounded alarm over Sri Lanka’s worsening household debt crisis, accusing the government of failing to regulate predatory microfinance lenders.
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Colombo’s Grand Hyatt Revival Faces Questions and High Stakes
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CNL Reporter
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October 20, 2025
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News
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Grand Hyatt
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The Government has revived the long-stalled Grand Hyatt Colombo project, reappointing Deloitte as transaction adviser to oversee its divestiture and potential completion.
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New Push to Revive Beira Lake Development Project
The Government has reopened investment opportunities for a high-value mixed development project at No. 40, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha,
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Government Grants Tax Relief for Renewable Energy Investments
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CNL Reporter
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October 20, 2025
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News, Political
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Tax
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Sri Lanka has announced new duty and tax exemptions on the import and local purchase of capital goods for selected priority sectors,
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