Interview: Sri Lanka centrally placed, ETCA will open more doors, says Harsha
Feb 08, 2016 (LBO) – The stage is now set for Sri Lanka to be the driving force in the South Asian region, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said. “We …
Trade
Interview: Sri Lanka needs to be brave and open up, says Harsha
Feb 03, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said that closing boarders in fear will not help small countries like Sri Lanka to move …
U.S. Trade Representative Delaney meets Sri Lanka govt officials
Feb 03, 2016 (LBO) - Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for South Asia Michael J. Delaney met with Sri Lanka government, trade, and business officials this …
Minister Hakeem to visit Turkey seeking Sri Lanka tea expansion
Feb 03, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader and City Planning Minister Rauff Hakeem will undertake a week-long official visit to Turkey as part of …
Vietnam can access South Asian markets through Sri Lanka: Harsha
Jan 31, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs said the island intends to strengthen and forge stronger economic links with Vietnam …
Sri Lanka imposes taxes on import of Mackerel fish
Jan 28, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will impose taxes for importing of tinned mackerel fish under a proposal brought to cabinet by Fisheries Minister Mahinda …
EU Export Helpdesk provides support for exporters
Jan 27, 2016 (LBO) - The various conditions for exports to the European Union can be referred through the online EU Export Helpdesk, a European Commission …
Proposals to be called for Hambantota Port Industrial Zone
Jan 25, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's government plans to call for proposals to set up industries in the Hambantota Port's Industrial Zone under the Hambantota Port …
Sri Lanka targets USD5 bn FDI in next three years, Malik to visit China
Jan 18, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is targeting five billion US dollars worth of foreign direct investments (FDI) in the next three years, Minister of Development …
Manning Market to relocate, area for transportation facilities
Jan 14, 2016 (LBO) – The Cabinet has decided to relocate the Manning Market from Colombo port to Peliyagoda area and utilize the premises for public …
Sri Lanka to ratify WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
Jan 07, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal to ratify the Trade Facilitation Agreement adopted in 2013 at the 09th Ministerial Meeting …
China to ink FTA with Sri Lanka
Dec 30, 2015 (LBO) - China will have discussions with Sri Lanka next year on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in a bid to build stronger trade and …
No movement of professionals under Indo-Lanka pact: Harsha de Silva
Dec 23, 2015 (LBO) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Harsha de Silva requested professionals not to mislead the public with false statements as there is …
Sri Lanka expects EU fishing ban to be revoked by mid 2016
Dec 22, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is looking at a favorable response about the lifting of EU fishing ban from the European Parliament by mid next year, the …
Information Bank for economic diplomacy soon, says Harsha De Silva
Dec 16, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka plans to launch a 'Knowledge Platform,’ an online internet information bank to promote economic diplomacy, Deputy Minister …
Special economic zones, a driving force for increased trade in Asia: ADB
Dec 14, 2015 (LBO) - Special economic zones (SEZs) can be a driving force for increased trade, investment, and economic reform in Asia as it experiences a …
Sri Lanka customs invites rights holders to fight counterfeits
Dec 04, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka customs invited right holders of products to come forward to help authorities to stop importing counterfeit goods to Sri …
Sri Lanka enters into Commonwealth trade finance for small states
Nov 30, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka together with India, Malta and Mauritius have signed a declaration of intent to create a Commonwealth trade finance facility to …
Sri Lanka to promote its ancient cinnamon trade
Nov 23, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government will set up an authority to develop the cinnamon trade, its main spice export, along with strengthening …
Sri Lanka bring in more price controls for consumer goods
Nov 19, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority has brought in a new set of Maximum Retail Prices (MRPs) for six new essential consumer items to …