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Sri Lanka's new pro-business government creates economic opportunities
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Sri Lanka prospered under its former president, Mahinda Rajapaska, a figure who is credited by many with ending the civil war and practising a highly directed, centralised style of management. During his tenure GDP growth remained high, rising over time and, despite some volatility, stayed positive throughout his administration. Now, the country is entering a period in which it stands to grow rapidly…

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Expansion of Sri Lanka's stable banking sector could be limited by reluctance to diversify
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Well capitalised, well regulated and fast-growing, the Sri Lankan banking sector has faced no collapses in recent years and has benefitted from strong economic growth and relative stability following the end of the civil war in 2009. However, the sector remains fragmented, and some of the non-bank financial institutions are seen as potentially troubled, while attempts to force consolidation have been…

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Foundations are set for future growth of Sri Lanka's capital markets
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The Sri Lankan capital markets are recovering after a period of great change and a measure of controversy. Stocks boomed when the civil war ended, only to fall back as regulation and regulators were unable to keep up with the surge in activity, and manipulation and unfair dealing were alleged. With a new government in power, the apparent wrongs of the past are being addressed and a roadmap for the…

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A raft of new regulations suggrests improved insurance sector performance in Sri Lanka
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As Sri Lanka’s economy has expanded over the past half decade, it’s insurance industry has grown apace, in the process becoming a vibrant and competitive market in its own right. Some 29 insurance companies were operating in Sri Lanka as of the beginning of 2016, at which point the sector’s total assets were valued at LKR394.2bn ($2.8bn), according to data from the industry regulator, the Insurance…

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Investment incentives and pro-business policies bolster prospects of Sri Lankan industry
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Buoyed by its powerhouse apparel, tea, coconut, rubber and gemstone segments, Sri Lanka’s industrial sector has recorded significant expansion in export volumes and earnings in recent years. Although rubber and tea have been impacted by falling global commodities prices and volatility in key export markets, rising demand for value-added products, a specialty of the sector, is expected to offset any…

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Government investments bolster transport and logistics in Sri Lanka
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Often referred to as the pearl of South Asia, Sri Lanka’s strategic position at the southernmost point between Africa, the Middle East and East Asia has supported its transformation into a leading global shipping hub. The Port of Colombo now stands as the largest and busiest in the region, benefitting from years of investment that have significantly increased handling capacity and cargo volumes.…

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Sri Lanka's robust agricultural sector can withstand external challenges
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Spanning 65,000 sq km and with a moderate climate, fertile soil and an abundant supply of groundwater, Sri Lanka has long benefitted from favourable agricultural conditions. The sector remains an economic mainstay and primary national employer. As manufacturing and industrial activities have expanded, agriculture’s position as the primary economic engine has been eroded in recent years, although…

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Sri Lanka's construction sector sees increased investment and development
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The construction industry has been a major beneficiary of Sri Lanka’s rapid economic development over the past six years. Since the end of the country’s civil war in May 2009, the country has rushed to make up for more than two and a half decades of intermittent building activity across most segments, from high-end residential housing to commercial and office space to a variety of key infrastructure…

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Demand-driven growth in Sri Lanka's real estate sector set to support local developers
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In 2015 and early 2016 Sri Lanka’s real estate market expanded rapidly, continuing a medium-term growth trend that has been fuelled by an increased appetite for residential property among the nation’s wealthy and middle-class population, growing demand for grade-A office and commercial space from local and foreign corporates, and rising interest in the country as a tourist destination. Since the…

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Sri Lanka's tourism industry gets ready to become a key economic contributor
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With rapidly rising arrivals and revenues in 2014 and 2015, Sri Lanka is currently in the midst of a tourism growth spurt, which has the potential to turn the small South Asian island nation into one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations in the years to come. In 2015 some 1.8m tourists visited the country, according to data from the regulator, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority…