Port City Colombo turns 11: Developer reaffirms commitment to progress further
Daily FT
|January 02, 2026
Says 27 'Primary Businesses of Strategic Importance' successfully initiated
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CHEC Port City Colombo Ltd., the master developer of Port City Colombo, has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) into Sri Lanka and delivering further infrastructure milestones, as the project enters a new era of commercial operations and vertical development.
CHEC Port City Colombo Managing Director Xiong Hongfeng said: "Since its commencement in 2014, Port City Colombo's strategic vision has always been centred on the betterment of the Sri Lankan community and the advancement of the country's economy. The sheer scale and magnitude of this 269-hectare strategic venture reflects our confidence in Sri Lanka's potential to become a formidable regional player in South Asia, whilst building a future that all Sri Lankans could aspire to."
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