📈 Viet Nam Delegation Signals Timely Investment for SL's Post-Cyclone Recovery

A high-profile Vietnamese trade delegation, co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Phan Thi Thang, recently met with Sri Lankan officials and businesses, signaling strong interest in investment and cooperation. • The Viet Nam–Sri Lanka Business Forum, held on December 9th, drew significant local participation and aimed to boost economic momentum during Sri Lanka's recovery from Cyclone Ditwah. • The delegation comprised representatives from Viet Nam’s ministries and leading corporates in agricultural machinery, aquaculture, aviation, and pharmaceuticals. • Key Investment Interests: • Coffee Cultivation: An unexpected highlight, with Viet Nam expressing interest in investing in Sri Lanka's coffee plantations and sharing expertise due to ideal climate and soil conditions. • Broader opportunities in agriculture and aquaculture. • Logistics, textiles and garments, and machinery. • Facilitating early direct flights between the two nations. • The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce affirmed its commitment to advancing deeper commercial engagement.