Vehicle imports up 60-pct in 2015, 7-pct of total imports: CCC
May 25, 2016 (LBO) – Expenditure on motor vehicle imports to Sri Lanka has recorded a 60 percent growth last year compared to previous year, Ceylon Chamber …
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Sri Lanka’s Dipped Products acquires Italian glove marketer for Rs535mn
May 25, 2016 (LBO) – Dipped Products, a subsidiary of the Hayleys Group, today announced that it acquired the remaining stake of Italian glove marketer …
Ceylon chamber to help Sri Lankan importers source goods at ‘factory prices’
May 24, 2016 (LBO) – The Ceylon chamber of commerce with Fair Deal AS, a globally spread import sourcing arm is planning to launch a program to help Sri …
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations down in April except for Cars and SUVs
May 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s vehicle registrations except for Cars, SUVs and 3 wheelers were down last month due to April being a holiday month, JB …
Sri Lanka benefits from increased trade with India: OBG
May 20, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka stands to benefit from efforts to strengthen economic cooperation with India particularly with a rebalancing of foreign …
London Stock Exchange shifts shared services to Sri Lanka; hiring staff
May 19, 2016 (LBO) – International markets infrastructure provider London Stock Exchange Group will hire up to 400 highly skilled Sri Lankans as it has …
Italy to explore apparel, renewable energy prospects in Sri Lanka
May 18, 2016 (LBO) – Deputy Foreign Minister of Italy Senator Benedetto Della Vedova will make an official visit with a business delegation to Sri Lanka from …
Sri Lanka’s SEC blocks share transaction of Blue Diamonds
May 13, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s securities regulator on Friday blocked a share transaction related to the chairman of Blue Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide …
EU discusses Sri Lanka’s GSP+ application
May 12, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s government and the EU said the island’s GSP application was discussed at the EU-Sri Lanka Working Group on Trade and …
Sri Lanka seeks FTAs with Singapore, Malayasia and Turkey
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China FTA talks in June; TPP may affect Sri Lanka apparel exports: Bathiudeen
May 02, 2016 (LBO) – Arrangements are under way to hold the third round of negotiations for China-Sri Lanka FTA in June this year, Industry and Commerce …
US, Sri Lanka adopts Joint Action Plan to boost bilateral trade in 5 yrs
May 02, 2016 (LBO) – The United States and Sri Lanka have recently adopted a five-year Joint Action Plan to boost Trade and Investment in the two countries. …
Interview: Across distant seas, Sri Lankans, Swedes explore cultural differences
Apr 29, 2016 (LBO) - Sweden, a land of the ancient Vikings, perched in icy northern seas, is as far away from the tropical island of Sri Lanka as one can …
Sri Lanka joins 9 countries that reformed fisheries governance
Apr 22, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has joined the growing list of countries that have reformed their fisheries governance systems following a lift of ban by the …
Prime Minister and delegation in China to enhance bilateral relations
April 07, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe left for an official visit to China on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said. This is …
Location, access to markets key for investors in Sri Lanka: CCC Survey
Apr 06, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is a unique business destination for foreign investors because of its strategic location and access to both east and west sea …
Sri Lankan biz delegation to visit Pakistan
Apr 05, 2016 (LBO) - A nine member Sri Lankan business delegation will visit Pakistan from 06th to 09th of this month to explore trade and investment …
Colombo’s CICT port extends services for new shipping lines
Apr 04, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s International Container Terminals (CICT) has expanded its services for new shipping lines, the Ports Authority said. buy …
Indonesia grants visa-free facility to Sri Lanka, other countries
Apr 04, 2016 (LBO) – Indonesia has granted visa-free facility to 169 countries including Sri Lanka under a new visa regulation. buy clomiphene online …
Sri Lanka needs 6 months to fix issues before signing ETCA: Professionals
Mar 30, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka should work towards a national trade policy within which ETCA should be framed with all required regulatory framework and …