📈 Sri Lanka Pitch to Vietnam: Rebounds and 30 Project Pipeline

Sri Lanka's Board of Investment (BOI) showcased its macroeconomic recovery and a pipeline of 30 structured projects to Vietnamese investors, highlighting strong growth and strategic global market access. • Macroeconomic Indicators GDP grew 5.0% in both 2024 and 2025 (rebounding from a 2.3% contraction in 2023), with 4.0% projected for 2026. FDI reached US$ 1.063 Bn in 2025 (nearly double 2024's US$ 614 Mn), targeting US$ 1.5 Bn in 2026. Merchandise exports rose to US$ 13.6 Bn in 2025, with a US$ 15.7 Bn target for 2026. Tourism earnings hit US$ 3.22 Bn in 2025 via 2.3 Mn+ arrivals. • Bilateral Trade & Market Access Bilateral trade sits at a gap: Sri Lanka exports US$ 40 Mn (primarily apparel, precious stones, seafood, tea) and imports US$ 238 Mn from Vietnam. Investors gain zero-duty access to over 6,000 products via EU GSP+ and UKDCTS, alongside bilateral FTAs with India, Pakistan, Singapore, and Thailand. • Priority Investment Pipeline Manufacturing & Export Processing: Seven dairy plants, pharma facility, Eravur textile manufacturing, and an EV assembly plant. Logistics & Ports: Colombo Port (ranked 28th globally) projects include multi-storey logistics hubs and Mattala Airport MRO facilities. Tourism & Infrastructure: Kandy heritage hotel, Nuwara Eliya theme park, cruise lines, techno parks, and mixed developments. • Key Safeguards Guarantees 100% foreign ownership and profit repatriation, backed by constitutional protections, IP laws, and 46 Double Taxation Relief Agreements. Highly skilled workforce with the world's 2nd largest pool of CIMA-qualified professionals.