“The Mall” Opened At Colombo Port City

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially opened “The Mall,” a newly constructed duty-free shopping complex in the Colombo Port City area.

This marks the debut of the first urban duty-free shopping mall in the region, featuring a range of stores, restaurants, and various retail outlets.

Notable international duty-free retailers, including One World, China Duty Free Group (CDFG), and Flemingo will be operating within the mall, positioning the Colombo Port City as a premier shopping destination.

Following the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and the official opening, the President embarked on an observation tour of the new complex.

In a significant boost to the economy, approximately 100 companies are currently focusing on the Port City project. 

Of these, 74 companies are expected to establish operations in Sri Lanka by the end of this year.

Additionally, a new tourist zone will be established in Colombo Fort, which is anticipated to increase the number of visitors to these areas.