Trade

Sri Lanka – Germany fast track dialogue to assist investors and tourism

Jul 03, 2019 (LBO) – The Sri Lanka – Germany fast track dialogue was held recently at the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade …

Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance launches #LoveSriLanka initiative

May 28, 2019 (LBO) – In the wake of the Easter Sunday outrage, several hoteliers came together to form the Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance, launching its …

Exporters’ Association to start talks with Gov over a tax incentive to maximize exports

May 27, 2019 (LBO) – Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) expects to initiate discussions with the Government about the possibility of obtaining a …

News item titled “Pakistan’s trade with Sri Lanka comes to a halt” is fake: SL High Commission

May 23, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan said the news item titled “Pakistan’s trade with Sri Lanka Comes to a halt” …

Sri Lanka’s private sector opposes SLPA tariff hike at this juncture

May 04, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s private sector firms have strongly opposed the unilateral decision by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to increase …

HappyMarket.lk Helping Small Entrepreneurs Bust the Sales Barrier

By Jekhan Aruliah If your objective is to make money you’d better be sure you know how to sell. If you need to feed and house and educate your family. Or you …

How will Brexit impact UK-SL trade: RIU report

Mar 29. 2019 (LBO) – The United Kingdom is one of the major trading partners of Sri Lanka, amounting to over 10 percent of the total annual trade. The …

OBG Sri Lanka report:Looks at steps being taken to encourage innovation and boost export earnings to USD20Bn in 2019

Mar 27, 2019 (LBO) – A new report from research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) shines a spotlight on Sri Lanka’s wide-ranging plan …

Kabul calls for first direct air corridor, investment pact to revive Sri Lanka trade

Mar 19, 2019 (LBO) – Afghanistan has called to open a direct air corridor with Sri Lanka by 25th March in a effort to push an Investment Protection and …

EU-Sri Lanka investor dialogue discusses liberalization of shipping sector

Mar 18, 2019 (LBO) – The 8th EU-Sri Lanka investor dialogue was held at the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade and many …

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce calls export SMEs to apply for on-the-job coaching

Feb 26, 2019 (LBO) – Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) requests export SMEs that has a high potential for growth to apply for an on-the-job coaching programme …

Sri Lanka Trade Min. launches digital platform for small, informal biz

Feb 14, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has began work on the first national digital data bank for its SMEs and entrepreneurs recently with the backing of a …

Opinion: Sri Lanka’s Quest for a Rules-based Indian Ocean

February 6, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Quest for A Rules-based Indian Ocean Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja and Dr. Dinusha Panditaratne* The evolution of Sri …

Sri Lanka exports grow 4.1-pct USD980Mn in Nov 2018

Jan 29, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s deficit in the trade account narrowed significantly in November 2018 (year-on-year) following a decline in …

Sri Lanka enters into five MOUs with Philippines

Jan 17, 2019 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and Philippines signed five Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) on education, tourism, agricultural and economic …

Sri Lanka and Nepal to strengthen economic cooperation

Jan 02, 2018 (LBO) – The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Nepal, together with the Nepal- Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a programme on …