Malaysia is enjoying uninterrupted momentum in attracting investment and trade flows destined for South-east Asia. As a leading trading nation it has the necessary infrastructure and determination to compete and partner with its ASEAN neighbors to create a more sustainable growth model.
Immigration-related challenges often create a deterring effect for foreign investors and for the activities of foreign-owned businesses in Sri Lanka, which certainly are necessary to integrating the country into global value chains. Obtaining a visa in Sri Lanka is a difficult process involving administrative procedures that vary depending on...
Since 1994 Sri Lanka has allowed non-resident investment in most sectors of the economy, and its foreign direct investment (FDI) regime was seen for many years as one of the most open in Asia. In the recent past, however, the government has consistently not met its FDI targets, and 2015 saw a marked downturn. The reasons for this declining...
This chapter explores the legal framework of Sri Lanka and features topics including foreign ownership rules, efforts to improve investor confidence, and employee rights and protections. It also contains an interview with John Wilson, Managing Proprietor, John Wilson Partners.
Sri Lanka’s investment environment is set to become more balanced, transparent and predictable, with the elections of 2015 largely heralded as a win for inclusive governance, providing a fresh five-year mandate for an administration committed to economic revolution. As the country looks to broaden its investor base, it is hoped that policy changes and plans brought in by the new government will attract the added investment needed to help the country reach its growth goals.
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