Category: Trade
Ceylon Chamber announces Sri Lanka investment and business conclave 2019
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in association with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, the Department of Commerce and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board will be organizing Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2019 […]
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 with the objective of addressing central issues faced by German enterprises operating in Sri Lanka under the BOI as well as facilitate new investments. Malik Samarawickrama, minister of Development Strategies […]
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 #LoveSriLanka initiative. The Alliance’s main focus is the creation of an enabling online platform & community to promote & support Sri Lanka’s return to the norms of island life, […]
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” which appeared in The Express Tribune of Pakistan on 20 May 2019 is fake news. Releasing a statement, the High Commission said this fake news item has been published […]
‘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 port tariffs.In a joint statement, the private sector representatives involved in the import-export business said the opposition to the tariff hike is based on several reasons. “Amongst them is the […]
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 need to impress your colleagues with the latest baubles, gadgets and fancy cars. Whether you are coding apps, handmaking ornaments, cultivating mangoes, or […]
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 trade between two countries has been on the upsurge for the last 18 years. In this context, the GSP+ scheme under which Sri Lanka observes a great […]
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 to achieve upper-middle-income status. The Report: Sri Lanka 2019 looks in detail at the steps being taken to encourage innovation across the manufacturing industry as part of the national strategy to […]
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 Promotion (IPP) pact with Colombo to revive lagging bilateral economic ties. “The Government of Afghanistan launched the Air Corridor two years ago to take domestic goods to […]
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 outstanding matters were resolved through dialogue and the joint efforts of the two sides. “I am very pleased that we have made considerable progress in resolving outstanding issues and building up our […]
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 to improve their export competitiveness. Export SMEs facing various difficulties and challenges pertaining to the successful handling of their exports are eligible to receive this coaching assistance free […]
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 Singaporean firm. Under the new initiative the National Enterprise Development Agency (NEDA) will execute a nationwide centralised database of all SMEs and entrepreneurs thereby boosting the performance […]