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Falling Walls Lab Colombo, Sri Lanka 2026

Falling Walls Lab is a unique pitch competition that provides young researchers and entrepreneurs with a platform to present their research project, business plan or social initiative. The DAAD Regional Office New Delhi and the University of Colombo will conduct the Falling Walls Lab Sri Lanka 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 26 May 2026.

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Opportunities and challenges of the Sri Lankan health sector

Market overview: Compared to other South Asian countries, health care spending in Sri Lanka is high. In 2022, it amounted to $146 per capita, while in India, spending was only $79 per capita during the same period. In 2021, health care spending accounted for 4.07% of Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product (GDP).

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AHK Sri Lanka Hosts Girls’Day 2026 to Inspire the Next Generation of Female Professionals

On 4 March 2026, The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) organised the second edition of Girls’Day Sri Lanka, bringing together schoolgirls, partner companies and institutions to encourage young women to explore diverse career paths and gain first-hand insights into professional environments.

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AHK Sri Lanka hosted its first Logistics & Maritime Sector Committee Meeting of 2026

On 3 March, AHK Sri Lanka hosted its first Logistics & Maritime Sector Committee Meeting of 2026. We had the special honour of welcoming Mr. Asanga Deshapriya, Director General of the Merchant Shipping Secretariat at the Ministry of Ports & Civil Aviation, who shared insights on the tasks and responsibilities of the Merchant Shipping Secretariat. The discussion also focused on how the industry and authorities can strengthen collaboration to support the sector’s development.

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Overview of the German Government's Export Promotion Programs

Germany supports the internationalisation of its industries through a range of targeted export promotion programmes implemented by the Federal Government. These initiatives assist German companies particularly SMEs in entering and expanding within foreign markets by providing market intelligence, networking opportunities, business matchmaking, and project based cooperation. In Sri Lanka, AHK Sri Lanka facilitates the implementation of selected programmes, fostering sustainable bilateral trade and sector specific partnerships.

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Sri Lanka Moves Up 14 Places in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index

A Notable Improvement in Global Ranking

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AHK Sri Lanka Welcomes 2026 with Stronger German–Sri Lankan Business Ties at New Year’s Reception

AHK Sri Lanka marked the beginning of 2026 with its annual New Year’s Reception, bringing together an esteemed gathering of diplomats, business leaders, partners, and stakeholders at the NH Collection Colombo. The evening served not only as a celebration of the new year but also as a testament to the enduring and growing partnership between Germany and Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka Showcases Excellence at Grüne Woche 2026 in Berlin

22.01.2026 Berlin, Germany - The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) successfully organized the Sri Lankan National Pavilion at Grüne Woche, the world’s largest B2C trade fair for food, beverages, and agriculture, currently taking place in Berlin, Germany.

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Legal & Tax Fireside Chat and Year-End Review

On 17th December, AHK Sri Lanka concluded the 2025 Sector Committee year with a special wrap-up session combining a Legal and Tax Fireside Chat with a comprehensive review of the year’s Sector Committee activities. The session brought together committee members, invited experts, and the Chief Delegate of AHK Sri Lanka in an informal yet substantive setting.