Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has stated that the country has seen an increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) compared to the previous year, as a result of a stable and investor-friendly economic environment.

The BOI emphasised that the government's strong commitment to macroeconomic stability and the establishment of a stable policy framework have renewed international investors' confidence.

This, in turn, has led to a flow of new investment proposals and the creation of new employment opportunities.

According to Arjuna Herath, the Chairman of the BOI, FDI inflows reached US$ 507 million in the first half of 2025, which is more than double the US$ 252 million recorded during the same period a yea...