Srilanka, July 20 -- Refuting claims that the country hasn't received any Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) this year other than what it had received from last year's approved projects, the Board of Investments (BOI) said that there has been a remarkable growth in realised FDI inflows during the first half of this year recording an impressive 100% increase over the corresponding period in 2024.

Arjuna HerathArjuna Herath According to the BOI, FDI inflows during the first six months this year surpassed US$ 507 million, a 101% increase from US$ 252million reported in the corresponding period last year.

Realised local investment reached US$ 285 million bringing the total amount of investments to US$ 792 million for the first half of 2025....