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SLEIS 2026 to examine how Sri Lanka can strengthen its place in Asia’s growth networks

As Asia continues to account for a growing share of global economic activity, Sri Lanka faces an important opportunity to strengthen its links with regional trade networks, supply chains and economic corridors. How the country can make better use of these connections to attract investment, expand trade and strengthen its position in regional value chains […]

The Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 will address how Sri Lanka can enhance its position within Asia's growth networks, focusing on trade, corridors, and value chains. Keynote speaker P.D Singh from Standard Chartered Bank, alongside panelists including the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Ambassador Akio ISOMATA, and Toyota Lanka's Chairman, will discuss the potential for Sri Lanka to deepen its integration with regional and global markets.

The summit, themed "Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform, and the Future of Economic Policy," will explore strategies for improving trade connectivity, attracting investment, and creating a conducive business environment to support Sri Lanka's participation in regional and global value chains.

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