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In the wake of another world trade meeting Sri Lanka decides to introduce safeguard laws to shield farmers and industries from rampaging imports. In the wake of another world trade meeting Sri Lanka decides to introduce safeguard laws to shield farmers and industries from rampaging imports. The island, that started opening up in 1977 and […]

Small victory for Sri Lanka, with WTO decision to amend the TRIPS, to ensure access to medicines for poorer countries.Small victory for Sri Lanka, with WTO decision to amend the TRIPS, to ensure access to medicines for poorer countries. After years of lobbying, poorer members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) saw a small victory […]

Sri Lankan importers pay up millions of rupees in penalties every month by not knowing about import regulations, says Customs Department.Sri Lankan importers pay up millions of rupees in penalties every month by not knowing about import regulations, says Customs Department. “Sometimes importers pay around Rs 2 million a month on penalties, due to lack […]

Remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad will reach US$ 1.7 billion this year compared to US$ 1.5 billion last year but is it a net gain?Remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad will reach US$ 1.7 billion this year compared to US$ 1.5 billion last year but is it a net gain? Given the high use […]

The EU parliament agreed last week to pass laws to allow European companies over ride drug patents, for developing countries in need.The EU parliament agreed last week to pass laws to allow European companies over ride drug patents, for developing countries in need. The patent override is possible only by European companies, through a special […]

Apollo Hospitals will broad base access to its medical faculties with at least four telemedicine centers spread across the island.Apollo Hospitals will broad base access to its medical faculties with at least four telemedicine centers spread across the island. Currently in its final stages of planning the project is expected to get off ground in […]

Almost a year after the tsunami devastated Sri Lanka’s costal communities, many are still languishing without permanent housing due to government inefficiency, under estimating of reconstruction cost and political interference according to a study.Almost a year after the tsunami devastated Sri Lanka’s costal communities, many are still languishing without permanent housing due to government inefficiency, […]

Almost a year after the tsunami devastated Sri Lanka’s costal communities, many are still languishing without permanent housing due to government inefficiency, under estimating of reconstruction cost and political interference according to a study.Almost a year after the tsunami devastated Sri Lanka’s costal communities, many are still languishing without permanent housing due to government inefficiency, […]

Sri Lankan shoppers buy the same sort of items and brands irrespective of whether they shop in a plus super market or the neighborhood corner store. Sri Lankan shoppers buy the same sort of items and brands irrespective of whether they shop in a plus super market or the neighborhood corner store. Market research firm […]

Nearly one year after, Sri Lanka’s tsunami survivors are stewing in uncertainty while tsunami recovery stagnates in politics.Nearly one year after, Sri Lanka’s tsunami survivors are stewing in uncertainty while tsunami recovery stagnates in politics. One year into recovery, very little has changed. The duplication, confusion, corruption, political interference, poor communication and lack of consultation […]

The local ‘kade’ stocking everything from Marmite to light bulbs may not lose out to supermarkets just yet, as brand loyal Sri Lankans would rather switch shops than swap brands. The local ‘kade’ stocking everything from Marmite to light bulbs may not lose out to supermarkets just yet, as brand loyal Sri Lankans would rather […]

Logistics giant DHL expects double-digit growth next year, led by the apparel industry, but slower than expected growth in garments could stifle the momentum in a few years.Logistics giant DHL expects double-digit growth next year, led by the apparel industry, but slower than expected growth in garments could stifle the momentum in a few years. […]