In The Press


dailymirror.lk - Sunday, 04 July 2021
Colombo Port City: Wake up, dream on to reality – Part 1
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dailymirror.lk - Friday, 02 July 2021
Stock Exchange signs MoU with CHEC Port City Colombo
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sundayobserver.lk - Sunday, 27 June 2021
Port City Commission will act without fear or favour
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island.lk - Tuesday, 22 June 2021
The SL state’s enduring role in the CHEC Port City Colombo project
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businesscafe.lk - Tuesday, 22 June 2021
Port City Colombo donates 20 laptop computers to the Colombo Municipal Council for use at vaccination centers
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island.lk - Monday, 14 June 2021
Port City Colombo donates high flow oxygen therapy machines to aid the battle against COVID-19
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dailynews.lk - Monday, 07 June 2021
Litigation against Sri Lankan parties will happen as usual within Port City
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ceylontoday.lk - Saturday, 05 June 2021
Port City Would Increase SL’s Share in Modern Services - Aluwihare
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ft.lk - Tuesday, 01 June 2021
President appoints three young private sector leaders to Port City Commission
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dailynews.lk - Monday, 31 May 2021
Port City Colombo donates PPE worth Rs. 2 mn to support cleanup of ship fire debris
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ft.lk - Friday, 21 May 2021
Port City Colombo invites local, global companies to set foot on ‘Gateway to South Asia’
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sundaytimes.lk - Sunday, 09 May 2021
The Energing International Legal Landscape and Unprecedented Opportunities for Young Lawyers
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themorning.lk - Sunday, 09 May 2021
Colombo Port City vs Dubai International Financial Centre
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ft.lk - Thursday, 06 May 2021
Way forward for the proposed Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill
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themorning.lk - Wednesday, 05 May 2021
Colombo Port City - Sri Lanka’s portal to the global financial economy
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dailymirror.lk - Tuesday, 04 May 2021
Like Singapore to ASEAN and Hong Kong to China, Colombo Port City is gateway to South Asia
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dailynews.lk - Tuesday, 27 April 2021
Work of region’s most modern int’l Yacht Marina complete
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ft.lk - Friday, 16 April 2021
Book launch of ‘Foreign Policy Perspectives- Port City Colombo and International Financial Centre’
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dailymirror.lk - Friday, 09 April 2021
Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill presented to Parliament
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dailymirror.lk - Friday, 26 March 2021
Project company welcomes Cabinet approval to establish Special Economic Zone at Port City
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colombogazette.com - Wednesday, 17 March 2021
Top Russian billionaire visits Colombo Port City
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allasiaweb.com - Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Rs. 1 million worth school bags to 1,000 students in Monaragala from Port City Colombo
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news.lk - Monday, 15 February 2021
Port City Colombo donates PCR equipment and testing kits valued at over Rs. 20 million, aiding the fight against COVID-19
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ft.lk - Friday, 15 January 2021
Port City – Colombo attracts world’s top investor Nathaniel Rothschild
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dailymirror.lk - Wednesday, 06 January 2021
Cabinet gives approval to draft Colombo Ports Commission Bill
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newsin.asia - Tuesday, 05 January 2021
Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone to break ground in mid-2021
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ft.lk - Thursday, 29 October 2020
Raja Edirisuriya appointed new Executive Project Management Director for Port City
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dailymirror.lk - Monday, 19 October 2020
Envision the Future - Local Designs with Global Identity – Port City Colombo announces the finalists for Sculpture Design Competitions
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xinhuanet.com - Tuesday, 06 October 2020
China-funded Colombo Port City good example of public-private partnership: Sri Lankan minister
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ft.lk - Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Gotabaya brings National Priority Program under Presidential Secretariat
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ft.lk - Monday, 28 September 2020
Port City Colombo wins Global Best Project at 8th ENR Annual Awards
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ceylontoday.lk - Saturday, 26 September 2020
Govt. Assures Law for Port City Will be Ready by 2020 end – Head of Strategy CHEC Port City, Tulci Aluwihare
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xinhuanet.com - Saturday, 26 September 2020
Colombo Port City, generator for Sri Lanka's future economic development
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news.cgtn.com - Tuesday, 22 September 2020
Sri Lankan PM visits Chinese-built Colombo port
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news.cgtn.com - Saturday, 19 September 2020
Sri Lankan PM tours Port City, eyeing rosy future
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economynext.com - Friday, 18 September 2020
PM tours Colombo Port City Project on its 6th anniversary
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enr.com - Thursday, 17 September 2020
Best Project, Airport/Port Colombo Port City Development Project Phase 1
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adaderana.lk - Wednesday, 09 September 2020
Port City not only for Chinese investments – State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya
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dailymirror.lk - Tuesday, 01 September 2020
Colombo Port City and the big picture of US sanctions on Chinese firms
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dailymirror.lk - Tuesday, 03 September 2020
Chinese builder says US blacklisting has no impact on Port City
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dailymirror.lk - Thursday, 03 September 2020
Chinese builder says US blacklisting has no impact on Port City
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ft.lk - Thursday, 27 August 2020
A legislative design to attract investors to the Port City and CIFC after COVID-19
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dailymirror.lk - Tuesday, 25 August 2020
Colombo International Financial Centre Bill expected to be presented to Cabinet shortly
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dailynews.lk - Monday, 24 August 2020
Belgium, Singapore, Japan and Korea signal willingness to invest in Port City
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roar.media - Thursday, 20 August 2020
Port City Colombo Launches A Design Competition For A Beach Sculpture And An Interactive Wall
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bizenglish.adaderana.lk - Sunday, 09 August 2020
Port City Colombo invites university students for remarkable competition
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dailymirror.lk - Friday, 26 June 2020
Port City review committee hands over final report to PM
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dailymirror.lk - Thursday, 11 June 2020
Port City to resume construction in full swing from mid-July
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dailymirror.lk - Tuesday, 09 June 2020
Project company to pump in additional US $ 1bn to Port City
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ceylontoday.lk - Saturday, 06 June 2020
Special Laws for Port City by Year-End - CHEC Strategy Head
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ceylontoday.lk - Saturday, 06 June 2020
Port City will put SL on the map for services exports - Wignaraja
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BUSINESSNEWS.LK - Thursday, 14 may 2020
Chinese President Xi calls for President Gotabaya Rajapaksa
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DAILYNEWS.LK - Monday, 11 May 2020
Lanka’s post COVID-19 economy will boost with FDI influx - Bandula
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NEWS.CGTN.COM - Saturday, 25 April 2020
Is the 'Health Silk Road' a 'debt-trap' of China's BRI for Sri Lanka?
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ft.lk - Monday, 06 April 2020
Port City Colombo provides protective gear worth over Rs. 6 m to personnel in essential services
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sundayobserver.lk - Sunday, 01 March 2020
Colombo Port City - Competing with international financial centres
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dailymirror.lk - Thursday, 27 February 2020
Port City could have US $ 4.6bn positive impact on SL’s BOP - PwC study
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dailynews.lk - Monday, 24 February 2020
Port City land likely to be priced above Rs.13mn per perch- PwC report
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dailymirror.lk - Monday, 24 February 2020
Port City Colombo project sees rapid progress - Artificial beach to open in August
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sundayobserver.lk - Sunday, 23 February 2020
International road shows to promote Port City
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dailymirror.lk - Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Port City’s first overseas launch in Singapore this July
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island.lk - Sunday, 02 February 2020
Chinese intellectual says cultural values drive Belt & Road Initiative
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dailymirror.lk - Wednesday, 29 January 2020
Private sector wants govt. to play facilitator to fully harness BRI potential
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economynext.com - Saturday, 25 January 2020
China built Port City in Colombo invests US$800mn, marina on track
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xinhuanet.com - Saturday, 04 January 2020
Port City Colombo launches year-long project to clean-up Sri Lankan beaches
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island.lk - Thursday, 02 January 2020
Port City Colombo commits to maintain a cleaner beach
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ft.lk - Tuesday, 31 December 2019
Port City Colombo to welcome 2020 with captivating fireworks display
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xinhuanet.com - Wednesday, 11 December 2019
Feature - Colombo Port City workers take pride in creating new land for Sri Lanka
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bizenglish.adaderana.lk - Monday, 09 December 2019
Port City Stamped into the Urban Fabric of Sri Lanka
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xinhuanet - Sunday, 08 December 2019
Sri Lanka to firmly support, accelerate Port City development-PM
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newsslbc.lk - Monday, 08 December 2019
Professor Chandra Embuldeniya says, the Colombo Port City will become a “vital economic centre” in the region
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xinhuanet - Sunday, 08 December 2019
Interview- New Sri Lankan gov't ready to cement friendship with China, says PM
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dailynews - Friday, 06 December 2019
Port City to light up skies, as it becomes part of Sri Lanka
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economynext - Wednesday, 20 November 2019
Sri Lanka needs modern laws to bring investments to Port City- Basil
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bizenglish.adaderana.lk - Thursday, 14 November 2019
Port City Colombo signs MOU with NSBM Green University Town for industry partnership programme
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dailymirror - Friday, 08 November 2019
Colombo Port City has potential to become most advanced smart city in Asia- Hans
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dailymirror - Friday, 08 November 2019
Top architect calls for urgent measures to revitalise Colombo Fort to integrate with Port City
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ft.lk - thursday, 07 November 2019
Right policies, incentives key to tap transformative power of Port City, says real estate expert
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dailynews - saturday, 02 November 2019
Port City now fully Sri Lankan owned - Tenders called for int’l meeting hall, school, hospital
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xinhuanet - tuesday, 29 October 2019
Colombo Port City land officially vested in Sri Lanka's Urban Development Authority
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dailymirror - Wednesday, 16 October 2019
Port City land sales to begin first half of next year
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dailynews.lk - Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Port City could be game changer - Malaysian property leader
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ft.lk - Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Private sector insights to connecting dots in Sri Lanka’s development journey
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newsin.asia - Friday, 13 September 2019
Learning Chinese language and culture through the Mid-Autumn or Moon Festival
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colombopage.com - Tuesday, 10 September 2019
Construction of first elevated highway from Colombo Port City begins
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sundayobserver.lk - Sunday, 8 September 2019
Port City - New legislation to provide titles for lands
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economynext.com - Wednesday, 04 September 2019
Sri Lanka to call investors for convention hotel, hospital on China reclaimed land
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ft.lk - Thursday, 22 August 2019
Colombo Port City declared as urban development area under UDA
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ceylontoday.lk - Sunday, 18 August 2019
Special Port City Law in final stage - Dr. Harsha De Silva
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newsin.asia - Thursday, 15 August 2019
Colombo’s property value to rocket following completion of mega project
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dailymirror.lk - Tuesday, 06 August 2019
Colombo Port City Infrastructure development to be completed by mid next year
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thefinancialdaily.com - Saturday, 03 August 2019
Traders advised to invest in CHEC Port City Colombo
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xinhuanet.com - Monday, 29 July 2019
Spotlight- Sri Lanka eyes int'l market opportunities in Colombo Port City
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island.lk - Tuesday, 23 July 2019
Sri Lanka's Parliament approves mega Port City as part of island country's capital
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ft.lk - Friday, 10 May 2019
Sri Lankan youth win at ‘Silk Road & Young Dreams’ music competition
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dailymirror - Monday, 21 January 2019
Port City to become catalyst for banking sector to reach Rs.30tn in assets by 2025
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sundayobserver - Sunday, 20 January 2019
Colombo Port City - Bidding process to be completed by May
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newsin.asia - Thursday, 17 January 2019
Sri Lanka’s China funded Port City completes land reclamation amounting to 269 hectares
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newsin.asia - Thursday, 17 January 2019
Colombo Port City land sales to begin from June onwards
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mirrorcitizen - Tuesday, 02 October 2018
Port City Development Project SL Govt would have to invest in infrastructure facilities – Megapolis Minister
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businessinsider - Saturday, 15 September 2018
Sri Lanka is building a $15 billion metropolis meant to rival cities like Hong Kong and Dubai
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dailymirror - Friday, 14 September 2018
Sri Lanka’s Chinese backed US $ 1.4 Bn, 665 Acre Port City could be Governed by Own Legal System – Report
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economynext - Friday, 14 September 2018
Sri Lanka ‘Port City’ marine construction work over by mid-2019
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dailymirror - Friday, 14 September 2018
Financial City legislation to be presented to parliament this year
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economynext - Friday, 14 September 2018
China-built Sri Lanka ‘Port City’ aims to lure Indian investors
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ft.lk - Saturday, 01 September 2018
Govt. to invest $ 1 b on utility services in Port City
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dailynews.lk - Monday, 20 August 2018
Colombo Port City catalyst for future development-RIU
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dailymirror.lk - Thursday, 09 August 2018
Port City land reclamation to conclude by June next year
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dailymirror.lk - Thursday, 09 August 2018
Port City’s Fishermen Livelihood Support Society Gifts Rs. 16 million To 8 Village Fishery Associations in Negombo and Wattala
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ft.lk - Thursday, 12 July 2018
A future hub for trade and logistics in the Indian subcontinent
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dailymirror - Thursday, 26 May 2018
Right of Reply by Megapolis Ministry The consequences of building Port City
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timesofindia - Thursday, 31 May 2018
Sri Lanka releases new map with China-backed port city projects
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xinhuanet - Tuesday, 15 May 2018
Feature: Hearts bound together, city built together -- China, Sri Lanka co-develop Colombo Port City
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dailymirror - Wednesday, 02 May 2018
Sri Lanka's China-backed Port City Sees Up To $4 Billion Investment Interest
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sundaytimes - Sunday, 15 April 2018
Colombo Port City journey begins with the unveiling of DCR
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- Tuesday, 20 March 2018
The city of yours Future is rising.
The city of yours Future is rising.
History is Looking at you for a name.
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ft.lk - Sunday, 11 February 2018
Sri Lanka’s special Port City legislation to be presented soon
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ft.lk - Thursday, 25 January 2018
Renovated community centre for Negombo fishing community
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ft.lk - Wedmesday, 24 January 2018
Sri Lanka signs two MOUs with China for building complex in Port City, underground Marine Drive
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ft.lk - Wednesday, 24 January 2018
Sri Lanka signs two MOUs with China for building complex in Port City, underground Marine Drive
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dailynews - Thursday, 04 January 2018
Construction of three towers at Colombo Port City to begin soon
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dailymirror - Sunday, 28 December 2017
Underground sea road: Study to be completed by March 2018
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dailynews - Friday, 17 November 2017
SLLRDC officials make tour on board Port City dredger
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sundaytimes - Sunday, 12 November 2017
Port City: Measures proposed to reduce air and noise pollution
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dailymirror - Friday, 06 Octoner 2017
Port City investor pumps in $1bn for Financial City complex
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theceomagazine - Sunday, 01 October 2017
Building paradise: Houliang Jiang, MD of CHEC Port City Colombo
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dailynews - Friday, 29 September 2017
About 6.4 MT waste emptied to oceans yearly: Amaraweera
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news.xinhuanet - Sunday, 24 September 2017
Sri Lanka says Chinese-funded port city project to attract 1 bln USD of investment in next stage
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ft - Tuesday, 08 August 2017
Port City and MTI collaborate to develop Sri Lankan entrepreneurship
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thesundayleader - Thursday, 23 July 2017
Colombo Port City: Designing And Connecting Two Cities
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sundaytimes - Sunday, 16 July 2017
Colombo Port City leads with Urban Design Idea Competition
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som - Monday, 10 July 2017
SOM Wins International Design Competition for Colombo Port City Master Plan in Sri Lanka
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sundayobserver - Sunday, 18 June 2017
Real Estate Plays Major Role In Sri Lanka’s Growth - Jll Report
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FT.LK - Wednesday, 07 June 2017
‘One Belt, One Road’: Potential benefits for Sri Lanka’s real estate market
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xinhuanet - Saturday, 03 June 2017
Chinese companies continue assisting Sri Lanka flood victims
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Newsin.Asia - Monday, 22 May 2017
US firm wins design competition held for the China-funded and executed Colombo Port City
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Dailynews - Thursday, 18 May 2017
Lanka sees unprecedented economic revival: PM in Beijing
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Dailymirror - Wenesday, 17 May 2017
Sri Lanka PM eyes increased infrastructure investment from China: Xinhua
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English.cctv - Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Roll up sleeves and work on B&R— Story of Sanjeewa: employee of CCCC Colombo Port City project
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Dailymirror - Monday, 08 May 2017
Chinese developers of Colombo Port City look for prospective investors
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Dailynews - Saturday, 06 May 2017
CHEC Port City Colombo to transform Diyawanna Lake for Vesak
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Economynext - Friday, 05 May 2017
China's US$15bn reclaimed city in Sri Lanka targets investors from the West, India, Middle East
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The Island - Thursday, 04 May 2017
Port City to avert excessive presence of Chinese investors
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Media release - Thursday, 04 May 2017
Port City’s revamped Website offers Clarity and Transparency
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DailyMirror - Monday, 24 April 2017
One Belt & One Road Initiative: Beyond physical infrastructure
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FT.lk - Friday, 21 April 2017
Financial sector needs to be future-ready to ride the next wave
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Xinhuanet - Saturday, 08 April 2017
China-funded Colombo Port City becoming "shining pearl of Indian Ocean"
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New Indian Express - Friday, 31 March 2017
Chinese-backed Port City in Sri Lanka to attract $13bn in investment from 2018
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DAWN - Friday, 31 March 2017
Chinese-backed Port City in Sri Lanka to attract $13bn in investment from 2018
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Dailymirror - Tuesday, 24 March 2017
Port City facilitates workshop to improve fisher folk’s income
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The Island - February 28, 2017
Science is the best outpost for attack or defense Port City Project
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Daily News - Friday, 24 February 2017
Parliament approves several orders under Strategic Development Projects Act:To grant tax exemptions to Port City Project
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Sunday Ceylon Today - Sunday, 12 February 2017
New Laws for Port City – Malik Samarawickrama
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Sunday Observer - Sunday, 12 February 2017
Economists, Experts Air Their Views : Port City Project
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Daily News - Saturday, 11 February 2017
Colombo Financial City Project: NO IMPACT ON FISHERIES INDUSTRY: NARA
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Lanka Business Online - February 2, 2016
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister shows green light for port city after long haul back
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dailymirror.lk - Wednesday, 30 December 2015
Port City’s public area gets wider under EIA plan
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bizenglish.adaderana.lk - Thursday, 17 December 2015
Sri Lanka's Colombo Port City will be eco-friendly, assure constructors
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gulf-times.com - Wednesday, 16 December 2015
Chinese-funded port city to help generate new businesses: report
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lankabusinessonline.com - Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Colombo Port City won’t cause environmental disruption, says EIA
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colombogazette.com - Tuesday, 15 December 2015
Chinese company notes Port City will help Lanka
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bizenglish.adaderana.lk - Monday, 14 December 2015
Port City to create regional business hub
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lanka business online - March 3, 2015
China, India and Hong Kong top investors in Sri Lankan real estate- Lamudi
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mfa.gov.lk - Wednesday, 24 September 2014
Colombo Port City Development Project to generate over 100,00 jobs
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economictimes.indiatimes.com - Wednesday, 17 September 2014
Chinese President Xi Jinping launches $1.4 billion Sri Lanka port city
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