Unveiling Trade Potential: An Ex-Ante Analysis of the Sri Lanka – Thailand FTA
Sri Lanka and Thailand are engaged in expedited negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), aiming to conclude the negotiations by early 2024. Both …
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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce & Sri Lanka Retail Association Join Forces to Present ‘Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2023’
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Sri Lanka Retail Association (SLRA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on organizing the Sri Lanka …
Visa Celebrates 35 Years in Sri Lanka; Unveils Visa Government Solutions for market
Today marks a significant milestone for Visa, the global leader in digital payments, celebrating its 35-year anniversary in Sri Lanka. This journey …
Enabling SME sector to digitize payments can accelerate economic growth: Country Manager for Visa
As Sri Lanka focuses on economic recovery, transforming the digital payment landscape for businesses will be a strategic area to consolidate growth, says …
Ceylon Chamber Forges Partnership with Jharkhand Chamber
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a networking event with a business delegation from the Federation of Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce and …
Sri Lanka – India business networking event forges new collaborations
Enhancing bilateral relations and leveraging opportunities for investment were among the focus points of a Business Networking event with a multi-sectoral …
Another 7,000 Sri Lankans will get work visas this year: Korean Ambassador
Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Miyon Lee said that during the second half of this year, 7,000 more Sri Lankans will be issued with visas to work in …
EDB emphasizes dangers of foreign buyers entering Sri Lanka Gem Trade, illegally
The Export Development Board (EDB) Advisory Committee on Gems, Diamonds & Jewellery sector has emphasized the importance of making Sri Lankan Gem & …
Import Controls in Sri Lanka: Political Preference and Incentive Distortions
Battling an unprecedented economic crisis that overlapped the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka resorted to strict import controls since early 2020. These …
High-level Israel delegation and EDB discuss avenues to promote bilateral trade
An official delegation from Israel met the senior EDB officials on 29th June and had a fruitful discussion to explore avenues to promote trade and economic …
Sri Lankan companies participate in largest trade show in South Africa
Two major Sri Lankan export companies participated in the South African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) 2023, an annual …
Premier praises British Envoy’s efforts to promote UK-Sri Lanka ties
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena thanked the outgoing High Commissioner of the United Kingdom Sarah Hulton for her persistent efforts to strengthen friendly …
Palm Oil Industry in Sri Lanka: An Economic Analysis
Dr Erandathie Pathiraja, Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS), provides valuable insights into the recently published IPS …
New online passport application system initiated; Passports to be delivered within 3 days
The Immigration and Emigration Controller General, Harsha Ilukpitiya, announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s initiative to digitize public …
EU welcomes Sri Lanka’s intention to present a plan for lifting import restrictions by June
The European Union (EU) urges Sri Lanka to lift the import restrictions preventing many European products from entering its market. At the 25th Session of the …
National Organic Certification Mark Made Public by EDB
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on Friday made public the National Organic Certification Mark (NOCM) to increase consumers’ awareness of organic …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank says structural reforms needed for short and long-term issues: Annual Report
The implementation of structural reforms focusing not only on restoring near term stability but also on rebuilding the nation with adequate safeguards and …
Sri Lanka – Canada biz council of CCC hosts interactive evening with Canadian HC
The Sri Lanka – Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an interactive evening with His Excellency Eric Walsh, High …
Dutch companies exploring investment opportunities in renewable energy and sustainable agriculture: Envoy
The Dutch companies are eager to explore investment opportunities in renewable energy, eco-labeling and sustainable agriculture, if Sri Lanka can showcase a …
Innovative Digital Marketplace to Help Sri Lanka’s Small Businesses
To expand the reach of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), including women-owned small businesses, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is supporting …