AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoExports: Sri Lanka earned US$13.61 billion in exports in the first nine months of 2026, up 5% year on year. September gains included electrical and electronic components, spices, rubber products, and food and beverages. Investment: The government plans 18 industrial zones to attract investors, while Sri Lanka and Ajman explored cooperation in machinery, food security, fintech and other sectors. Food Services: India’s Wow! Momo plans three Colombo outlets by year-end with Softlogic, targeting 20 outlets in Sri Lanka within two years. Manufacturing: Alumex won a national AI award for systems that use real-time data to monitor production and energy use. Pharmaceuticals: Five Sri Lankan manufacturers attended CPHI Worldwide in Milan to build international market links. Trade and Logistics: IAG Cargo has launched three weekly London Gatwick–Colombo flights, opening a new route for garments, rubber goods and other exports. Environment: A Rs. 600 million Japan-backed project will monitor water quality in the Kelani River basin; meanwhile, an audit warned that weak rules and battery management could undermine the environmental gains of Sri Lanka’s growing EV sector.
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