Dr Sarath Obeysekera Star-studded launch planned for Home Lands’ Port City project valued at US$300 million The announcement of a US$300 million luxury residential development in Colombo Port City has generated considerable interest. While such investments are welcome, Sri Lanka must ask a fundamental question: Is Port City merely going to be a collection of […]

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Dr Sarath Obeysekera Many economists in Sri Lanka have debated for years. In an open economy, foreign exchange can leave the country not only through legitimate imports but also through over-invoicing, transfer pricing, unnecessary imports, and disguised capital flight. However, the challenge is to control outflows without discouraging genuine business activity. Some possible measures are: […]

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Dr Sarath Obeysekera General Port of Trincomalee commands a large, natural and a wide body of sheltered water in Sri Lanka. The Port of Trincomalee could be developed to play a major role in this unique economic region considering its locational advantage, deep water port facilities, large hinterland for establishing industries and   accompanied with quick land […]

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