The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has announced the postponement of the Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026, which was originally scheduled to take place on March 30.
In an official statement, the BOI said the decision was made in consideration of ongoing global developments and their impact on international travel and logistical arrangements.
The forum, organised in collaboration with the European Union, the Asian Development Bank, and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, will now be held on a later date.
According to the BOI, a revised date will be announced after closely assessing global conditions. It also confirmed that all existing registrations will remain valid for the rescheduled event.
The BOI further noted that the postponement is intended to facilitate more meaningful and productive engagement between Sri Lankan stakeholders and international investors under more favourable circumstances.
Reaffirming its long-term vision, the BOI emphasised its continued commitment to positioning Sri Lanka as a leading destination for sustainable and technology-driven investment.
SLMBC Organises Networking Session for Business Community
The Sri Lanka–Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a business networking session at Marine Bay, Colombo, in collaboration with a visiting delegation from the Malaysian Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI), Penang.
The 16-member delegation, representing a wide range of industries, was led by MICCI Penang President Dato’ S. Parthiban. The session served as a valuable platform for Sri Lankan and Malaysian businesses to engage in productive dialogue, explore potential partnerships, and identify new avenues for collaboration.
Key sectors represented at the event included aviation services, food manufacturing, halal-certified products, ICT infrastructure, software solutions, energy, waste management, and trade. Discussions reflected strong mutual interest in enhancing bilateral trade, particularly in areas such as sustainable products, integrated food solutions, and technology-driven services.
The event commenced with a welcome address by SLMBC President Marshad Barry, who extended a warm reception to the delegation and highlighted the importance of strengthening commercial and institutional ties between Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
This was followed by remarks from Dato’ S. Parthiban, who shared insights on partnership opportunities, trade expansion, and fostering cross-border business engagement between the two nations.
Sri Lanka Investment Forum 2026 Deferred Due to Global Developments
