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Sri Lanka’s need for preparedness

In this interview with the Daily Mirror, Roshan Madawela, CEO & Founder, Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT), unpacks how rising oil prices, inflation, trade disruption, and global instability could affect Sri Lanka’s economy.

From the rupee and cost of living to exports, remittances, and recovery risks, this conversation examines the key pressures Sri Lanka may face in the months ahead.

Watch the full Daily Mirror interview for a deeper look at the economic and strategic challenges that could shape Sri Lanka’s next phase.

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What will shape the next decade of Sri Lanka’s real estate sector?

Join RIUNIT’s high-level forum bringing together voices from real estate, investment, policy, and finance to discuss the forces shaping growth, global investment, affordability, and housing policy.

🗓️ 5 May 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Port City Sales Gallery, Port City Colombo

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In this episode of RIUNIT’s podcast, host Roshan Madawela, CEO & Founding Director of Research Intelligence Unit, sits down with two heavyweights from Sri Lanka’s built environment: Architect Nilesh De Silva (Fourth-generation architect at KDS), and Romali Tudawe (CEO & Director, Tudawe Brothers), to unpack what’s really happening in Real Estate and Construction, and why this sector can be a major engine for GDP growth if the country gets a few big things right.

The episode covers:

•⁠ ⁠Why construction can signal where the economy is heading
•⁠ ⁠The real risks behind “lowest-bid wins” projects
•⁠ ⁠What attracts serious local + foreign investment
•⁠ ⁠Why business parks, logistics, and regional development matter
•⁠ ⁠The role of policy stability, approvals, and sustainability in long-term growth

If you care about Sri Lanka’s economic future, infrastructure pipeline, Port City-style catalytic projects, or want the real story behind construction booms and busts, this episode will challenge how you think about the sector.

▶️ Watch now and tell us: Is Sri Lanka building sustainable momentum, or just catching up before the next crunch?

Buying for Yield or Buying for Ego? In this short clip from the RIUNIT Podcast, Romali Tudawe breaks down one of the most important questions apartment buyers need to ask before making a decisi...

In this episode of the RIUNIT Podcast, Roshan Madawela (CEO & Founder, RIUNIT) sits down with Melvin Ally (Country Manager, Sri Lanka & Maldives, AmSpec Lanka) to unpack the economic impact of rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The discussion explores how regional conflict can disrupt oil and gas infrastructure, drive up global energy prices, and create knock-on effects for countries like Sri Lanka.

From fuel prices, LPG supply, and shipping routes to fertiliser costs, remittances, tourism, and food security, this episode breaks down the wider economic implications clearly and practically.

Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to RIUNIT for more conversations on current affairs, economics, and Sri Lanka.

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WAR. OIL. CHAOS. _EP 15 In this episode of the RIUNIT Podcast, Roshan Madawela (CEO & Founder, RIUNIT) sits down with Melvin Ally (Country Manager, Sri Lanka & Maldives, AmSpec Lank...

Warm wishes on Eid al-Adha 🌙✨
May this blessed occasion inspire unity, compassion, and generosity in our communities. Let us continue working towards a world where justice and peace prevail.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Eid filled with blessings, prosperity, and happiness.

Join us for the official launch of the Nepal Country Report 2026, presented by the Research Intelligence Unit.

This webinar dives into Nepal’s economic outlook and property market, covering key macro trends, market signals, investment themes, policy direction, and emerging risks shaping the country’s future.

Moderated by Roshan Madawela, with presentations by Nirikshani Mendis and Hoshin Ranmini De Silva, alongside valuable insights from guest panelist Lochan Koirala.

Stay informed, gain expert perspectives, and explore the forces driving Nepal’s market outlook.

Access the full report: https://riunit.com/product/nepal-country-report-2025-26/

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Official launch of the Nepal Country Report 2026_Webinar Join us for the official launch of the Nepal Country Report 2026, presented by the Research Intelligence Unit.This webinar dives into Nepal’s economic outloo...

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The Maldives is more complex than you think #shorts Tourism powers the Maldives - but the real story is what’s happening behind the boom: rising demand, external exposure, and the pressure to stay economically...

In this episode of RIUNIT’s podcast, host Roshan Madawela, CEO & Founding Director of Research Intelligence Unit, sits down with two heavyweights from Sri Lanka’s built environment: Architect Nilesh De Silva (Fourth-generation architect at KDS), and Romali Tudawe (CEO & Director, Tudawe Brothers), to unpack what’s really happening in Real Estate and Construction, and why this sector can be a major engine for GDP growth if the country gets a few big things right.

The episode covers:

•⁠ ⁠Why construction can signal where the economy is heading
•⁠ ⁠The real risks behind “lowest-bid wins” projects
•⁠ ⁠What attracts serious local + foreign investment
•⁠ ⁠Why business parks, logistics, and regional development matter
•⁠ ⁠The role of policy stability, approvals, and sustainability in long-term growth

If you care about Sri Lanka’s economic future, infrastructure pipeline, Port City-style catalytic projects, or want the real story behind construction booms and busts, this episode will challenge how you think about the sector.

▶️ Watch now and tell us: Is Sri Lanka building sustainable momentum, or just catching up before the next crunch?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzVJKa4fPcU&t=509s

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Real Estate & Construction in Sri Lanka: Addressing constraints and unlocking higher growth In this episode of RIUNIT’s podcast, host Roshan Madawela, CEO & Founding Director of Research Intelligence Unit, sits down with two heavyweights from Sri La...

Maldives: luxury paradise… but what’s the real economic story?

Tourism powers the Maldives, but the bigger story is how growth, external risks, and economic sustainability all connect.
This short gives a quick look at the reality behind the paradise.

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Maldives: luxury paradise… but what’s the real economic story? Tourism powers the Maldives, but the bigger story is how growth, external risks, and economic sustainability all connect. This short gives a quick look at th...

Sri Lanka’s real estate leader Prime Group and industrial powerhouse Melwa Group have joined forces to secure one of the most prestigious marina-front land parcels at Port City Colombo, marking a defining milestone in the nation’s most ambitious urban development initiative.

Spanning over four acres with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views, the site will host a USD 250 million ultra-luxury waterfront apartment development, scheduled for completion within four years. Developed under Prime Melwa Port City (Pvt) Ltd, this landmark project is set to redefine upscale living, attract global investors and business travellers, and further position Colombo as a competitive international business and lifestyle hub in South Asia — with foreign currency–denominated investment opportunities offering added security and long-term value.

This milestone was highlighted at ARCHITECT 2026 – 44th Architects’ Work & Trade Exhibition (20–22 Feb 2026) at BMICH, Colombo, where Darrall Roshan Madawela, CEO of Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT), was present, underscoring Riunit’s relevance and leadership in shaping Sri Lanka’s next-generation urban and architectural future.