Budget 2027: Hear from the Treasury Secretary. Get the business perspective. What do the Budget proposals mean for the private sector, and what lies behind the decisions that will shape the business environment in the year ahead? The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce invites you to a briefing and panel discussion on the National Budget 2027, featuring a keynote address by Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Treasury and Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development. With direct insights from the Treasury Secretary and perspectives from industry leaders, the session offers an opportunity to hear from those shaping economic policy and those assessing its implications for business, with discussion spanning taxation, competitiveness and the wider economic outlook. Join the Ceylon Chamber for a closer look at the National Budget 2027 and what it means for your business. 📅 Monday, 16 November 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM 📍 Ground Floor Auditorium, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Registration: Members – Rs. 4,500 | Non-Members – Rs. 6,500 Scan the QR code or register via the link (event.chamber.lk/Details/Eve…) #ceylonchamber

🌿 Make sustainability reporting work for your business. Join The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for a seminar on the National Green Reporting System (NGRS) and find out how businesses can measure environmental performance, understand sustainability reporting requirements, and use green reporting to respond to growing market expectations. Whether you’re preparing for new reporting demands or looking to strengthen your business’s position in export markets, this session will help you understand what NGRS means for your organisation and where to begin. Register now to learn how your business can get ready. 📅 Monday, 2 November 2026 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Ground Floor Auditorium, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce 💰 Registration: SME Centre Members – Free | Ceylon Chamber Members – Rs. 3,000 | Non-Members – Rs. 3,500 📲 Scan the QR code or register via the link - event.chamber.lk/Details/Eve… #ceylonchamber

What’s next for Sri Lanka’s economy? 📈 Explore the key forces shaping the country’s growth, from the latest insights in the World Bank’s Sri Lanka Development Update to the impact of AI and evolving consumer trends highlighted in BCG’s Sri Lankan Consumer Survey. Join the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for an insightful discussion on the opportunities and changes shaping Sri Lanka’s economic future. 📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Ground Floor Auditorium, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce 💰 Registration: Members – Rs. 4,500 | Non-Members – Rs. 6,500 📲 Scan the QR code or register via (event.chamber.lk/Details/Eve…) 📩 Register now: [email protected] | +94 11 558 8852 #ceylonchamber

New EU rules on Mineral Oil Aromatic Hydrocarbons (MOAH) could have implications for Sri Lankan exports, including spices, tea and coconut-based products. The Department of Commerce, in collaboration with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the European Union (EU), organised an awareness session on the EU Draft Regulations on MOAH, where industry experts discussed the proposed requirements, potential risks for businesses, and the steps exporters can take to prepare. For businesses supplying the European market, understanding these changes early is essential to meeting regulatory requirements, ensuring product safety, and maintaining access to key export markets. @EU_in_Sri_Lanka #ceylonchamber

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was pleased to welcome H.E. Saleh Alsarawi, Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Sri Lanka, on a courtesy visit. Discussions focused on strengthening Sri Lanka–Kuwait economic ties, with opportunities to expand trade, investment and tourism, while fostering stronger connections between the business communities of both countries. The Chamber looks forward to engaging with the Kuwait private sector and business Chamber and welcoming a delegation in 2027. @MFA_SriLanka @SLinKuwait @MOFAKuwait #ceylonchamber

The Sri Lanka–Vietnam Business Council has officially been launched by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, giving businesses in both countries a dedicated channel to identify opportunities, develop partnerships and expand trade and investment. With both countries aiming to reach US$ 1 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, the Council will work to turn that ambition into greater commercial engagement between Sri Lankan and Vietnamese businesses. @MFA_SriLanka , @SLinVietnam, @MOFAVietNam #ceylonchamber

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of meeting with the Director General of KOTRA to share an overview of the Chamber’s key initiatives and explore opportunities for future collaboration. The discussion focused on fostering stronger business connections between Sri Lanka and South Korea. The Chamber looks forward to building on this engagement to create meaningful opportunities for its members, strengthen bilateral trade and investment, and foster lasting business partnerships. @MOFAkr_eng , @MFA_SriLanka, @iloveKOTRA #ceylonchamber

The Cabinet’s approval to gazette the National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Bill marks an important step towards establishing a clearer legal and institutional framework for PPPs in Sri Lanka. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, through its PPP Steering Committee, has consistently engaged with the National Agency for Public-Private Partnerships (NAPPP), provided comments on the draft Bill and participated in follow-up discussions to explain its recommendations. The Chamber has also engaged with the National Planning Department, the Department of External Resources and the Asian Development Bank Bank as part of these ongoing efforts. The next step is to ensure that the proposed framework translates into a clear, transparent and consistent process for developing PPP projects, helping Sri Lanka attract private investment and advance key development projects in Sri Lanka. #ceylonchamber ft.lk/front-page/Cabinet-app…

Our Chief Economist, Arani Rodrigo Weerasekara, spoke to Ada Derana about the latest performance of Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services sectors, following the release of the September Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. She shared insights on sectoral growth, improvements in business activity and credit to the private sector, as well as business confidence and the economic outlook amid ongoing global uncertainties. Watch the clip for her insights on the latest economic developments and what they mean for Sri Lanka’s business environment. #ceylonchamber

What shapes the way Sri Lankan consumers discover brands, decide what to buy, and spend their money? The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce joined Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a collaborative partner in launching The Changing Path to Purchase in Sri Lanka: How Consumers Discover, Select and Transact Today, a report examining how consumer behaviour is changing across the country. Based on insights from 2,272 consumers across all nine provinces, the report explores shifting spending priorities, brand preferences, digital discovery and purchasing habits, offering businesses a closer look at what influences consumers’ choices today. @BCG #ceylonchamber

Sri Lanka’s Next Growth Chapter: Economic Prospects, AI and the Changing Consumer What will shape Sri Lanka’s next phase of economic growth? Join the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for insights into the World Bank’s Sri Lanka Development Update, the economic implications of AI, and findings from BCG’s Sri Lankan Consumer Survey. 📅 Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM 📍 Ground Floor Auditorium, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce 💰 Registration: Members – Rs. 4,500 | Non-Members – Rs. 6,500 📷 Scan the QR code or register via the link : event.chamber.lk/Details/Eve… 📩 Register now: [email protected] | +94 11 558 8852 @WorldBankGroup , @BCG , @A_Baur_Co , @hnbplc , @Vidullanka_PLC #ceylonchamber

Day 3 of the Ceylon Chamber’s business delegation to Indonesia spotlighted new avenues for collaboration and investment between Sri Lanka and Indonesia. At the Sri Lanka Connect 2026 Forum in Jakarta, organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka, the delegation highlighted Sri Lanka’s trade, investment, and tourism potential to Indonesian business leaders and government representatives. A key milestone of the visit was the renewal of the Chamber’s MoU with KADIN, reinforcing a shared commitment to strengthening business links between the two countries. The programme concluded with a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Investment Promotion and Downstream Industry. @MFA_SriLanka @SLinIndonesia @Kadin_Indonesia #ceylonchamber

In Jakarta with a Ceylon Chamber business delegation, Secretary General and CEO Shiran Fernando discusses Sri Lanka’s trade and investment ties with Indonesia, export opportunities for Sri Lankan businesses, and the importance of turning discussions into outcomes. #ceylonchamber @MFA_SriLanka @MoFA_Indonesia @SLinIndonesia @indonesiainCMB @Investin_SL @EDB_SriLanka

Day 2 of the Ceylon Chamber's business delegation to Indonesia saw a series of engagements with key institutions influencing trade, industry and business opportunities in the Indonesian market. The delegation met with the Ministry of Trade, the Food and Beverage Association, and APINDO - the Indonesian Employers Association. Led by the President of the Chamber's Sri Lanka - Indonesia Business Council, Sheamalee Wickramasingha, the engagements reflect the Chamber’s continued efforts to connect Sri Lankan businesses with key industry bodies, decision-makers and potential partners in international markets. @MFA_SriLanka @SLinIndonesia #ceylonchamber