In a powerful showcase of Sri Lanka’s rebounding economy, Port City Colombo joined forces as Strategic Partner at the Sri Lanka Investor, Trade & Tourism Forum 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. Hosted by the Sri Lankan High Commission in Malaysia and CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt.) Ltd, the event spotlighted Sri Lanka as a rising investment destination with Port City Colombo at its centre.
Held at the prestigious Royal Selangor Club, the forum welcomed Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism, Hon. Vijitha Herath, alongside Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade & Industry, Hon. Liew Chin Tong. High Commissioner M.I. Mohamed Rizvi, Royal Selangor dignitaries, and South East Asia Division Director General Chamari Rodrigo also graced the occasion.
Prominent chambers and councils including NCCIM, MATRADE, FMM, MSBLC, FOMSO and leading Malaysian entrepreneurs and real estate developers congregated, keen to explore Sri Lanka’s investment narrative.
A Bold Vision for Port City Colombo
The Port City team delivered a compelling presentation, unveiling the project’s visionary blueprint, Special Economic Zone (SEZ) incentives, and its ambition to be South Asia’s financial and service export gateway. The presentation underscored tax benefits, multi‑currency operations, 100% foreign ownership, and modern infrastructure positioning Port City as Sri Lanka’s answer to Dubai or Singapore.
Following the presentation, a vibrant Q&A session fostered dialogue on cross border investment facilitation and Sri Lanka Malaysia economic collaboration.
Sri Lanka: Investment Ready and Stable
Acting High Commissioner Rizvi emphasised that Malaysia’s business community is increasingly aware of Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, enhanced financial stability, and investor friendly governance.
This strategic forum marked another proactive milestone in Port City Colombo’s international outreach leveraging diplomatic platforms to attract high‑value Southeast Asian FDI.
Port City Colombo
Spanning 2.69 km² of reclaimed land off Galle Face, Port City Colombo is Sri Lanka’s ambitious multi service SEZ. It is divided into five precincts Financial District, International Island, Marina, Island Living, and Central Park Living and will integrate a financial hub, luxury residences, convention centre, university campus, marina, and downtown duty free complex.
Key investor benefits include:
- Up to 25 years of tax exemptions
- 100% foreign ownership and capital profit repatriation
- Multi-currency SEZ operations with no exchange controls
- Investor visas (5–10 years) with family privileges
Currently attracting nearly US$1 billion from LOLC Holdings and CHEC for major mixed use projects.
Next Steps
Port City Colombo continues its international engagement in the Philippines, Thailand, and the UAE securing its reputation as a strategic pillar of Sri Lanka’s economic resurgence.
Interested investors can learn more via the Port City Colombo website or the Colombo Port City Economic Commission portal.
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