Explore the latest economic insights with the Monthly Economic Update – July 2025! This edition features key highlights including the CBSL maintaining the policy rate at 7.75%, IMF’s approval of the 4th review unlocking USD 347 million, official reserves rising to USD 6.2

🌍 Enhance your sustainability journey. The BCCSAwards aren’t just about winning - they’re about learning, reflecting & moving forward. 💬 Azam Bakeer Markar shares why the process itself is worth it. 📅 Apply by Sept 24: chamber.lk/bccs/ 📧 [email protected] |

We hosted a networking event with Sri Lanka’s newest Heads of Mission, bringing together representatives posted to key global markets. The event provided an opportunity for the business community to interact with the diplomatic corps at a high level – while also forging

World Bank’s new B-READY Index isn’t just a benchmark - it’s a door to reform. Sri Lanka may not be in the first wave, but our economist Saumya Amarasiriwardane lays out how boosting trade facilitation and business readiness now could make us an investor magnet soon. Read more:

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce invites submissions from its members to include in its recommendations to the Ministry of Finance for the 2026 National Budget. This is an exclusive opportunity for members to have priority concerns and barriers to growth formally conveyed for

We were pleased to host U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung, for discussions with our leadership on boosting trade, attracting investment, and unlocking tourism potential. The conversation touched on the recent U.S. tariff reduction on Sri Lankan exports, the

'A strong Ceylon Chamber means stronger U.S.–Sri Lanka trade ties, and I look forward to working together to create more opportunities for U.S. & Sri Lankan businesses to grow & succeed' - U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung

Kasturi Chellaraja highlights how the Ceylon Chamber provides a platform for industries, bringing together leaders from the FMCG, healthcare, energy, and other sectors to provide important input on policies and legislation, such as the Economic Transformation Bill and the Data

The BCCS Awards application isn’t just a form - it’s a framework. The application process itself is a powerful tool to monitor progress, identify gaps, and embed sustainability across the business. Aitken Spence turned the process into progress - using it to sharpen their

📢 This Week on Trade Watch Key procurement opportunities and tenders for businesses in healthcare, IT, and energy: 🔹 Global procurement for ENT surgery & respiratory care instruments by the State Pharmaceutical Corporation 🔹 Servers for the Central Bank of Sri Lanka 🔹 Supply

The Ceylon Chamber’s Business Opportunities Bulletin brings regular alerts on global buyers, sellers, market intelligence, tender alerts, and trade fair updates straight to your inbox. Curated through our wide network of international chambers and industry partners, it’s one of

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes the UK Government’s liberalisation of rules of origin under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), set to take effect in early 2026. This important step reflects the UK’s continued commitment to greater trade openness and

Digital threats don’t just target banks - they impact every business, every industry. Today, resilience isn’t a checklist - it’s a boardroom imperative. Join us for an exclusive session with Mr. Suresh Sankaran Srinivasan, Group Head – Cyber Security & Data Privacy, Axiata Group

📢 This Week on Trade Watch - Key procurement and project opportunities now open: 🔷 Global Procurement Notice – State Pharmaceuticals Corporation: Angiographic Catheters in various sizes 🔷 Request for Proposals – Ceylon Electricity Board: Establishment of a 160 MW/640 MWh