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 …
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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 …
US firms await clear policy to invest in Sri Lanka
Nov 17, 2015 (LBO) - Many businesses from the United States are willing to invest in Sri Lanka but are waiting more clear and consistent economic policy from …
Lifting fish export ban to EU needs further steps: EU Council
Nov 17, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ban on fishery exports to the EU could be lifted if further necessary steps are taken, the European Union Council said. …
EU Council supports Sri Lanka’s GSP+ application
Nov 17, 2015 (LBO) - The European Council has noted progress made by Sri Lanka on GSP+ criteria and supports renewed application, the institution representing …
Sri Lanka should review TPP agreement and its impact: Harsha De Silva
Nov 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka should review and consider the Trans–Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement as an enabler to enter into global competitive …
Sri Lanka’s CCC, Japan Kansai to promote trade and investment
Oct 28, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) signed an ‘Agreement of Cooperation’ to promote two way commercial ties with …
Dilmah for trade liberalization provided there is a master plan: Malik
Oct 22, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's top tea company Dilmah supports trade liberalization provided there is a master plan in place, Malik J. Fernando, a director …
Ceylon Chamber introduces 10 principles to guide its future
Oct 15, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Chamber of Commerce has introduced 10 principles to guide its approach in influencing the trajectory of the private sector …
Sri Lanka, Indonesia trade increased 32-pct in 2014
Oct 14, 2015 (LBO) – Trade between Sri Lanka and Indonesia increased by 32 percent in 2014 and there is vast economic and trade potential that can be …
Sri Lanka to set up national level Trade Union Advisory Committee
Oct 13, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s President Maithripala Sirisena has given his consent to appoint a national level Trade Union Advisory Committee under his …
Sri Lanka – Poland trade balance in favor of SL: forum chief
Oct 12, 2015 (LBO) – High export volumes have contributed to the balance of trade between the two countries in favor of Sri Lanka, chairman of Sri Lanka …
Sri Lanka vehicle registrations hit another high in Sept: JBS
Oct 11, 2015 (LBO) - Vehicle registrations hit another all-time record on most categories barring 2-wheelers in September. In some categories the growth over …
Turkey keen on opportunities in Sri Lanka, Room for joint trade and investment
Oct 06, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and Turkey have scope to increase bilateral economic and trade relations with room for joint trade investments, says Tunca …
Sri Lanka Customs to implement Single Window System by end 2015
Sep 27, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Custom’s Single Window System is to be implemented by the end of this year, Finance Ministry said in a statement. online …
Sri Lanka, China trade chambers eye mutual benefits for SMEs
Sep 21, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s business chamber on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding with their Beijing counterpart to work together to …
Sri Lanka’s rupee move positive for IT BPO industry: official
Sep 17, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s IT BPO sector, a thriving industry which targets a five billion dollar export revenue in 2022, is benefiting from the …
Sri Lanka and India to sign a new trade agreement in 2016
Sep 15, 2015 (LBO) - Prime Ministers of India and Sri Lanka on Tuesday pledged to strengthen rapid economic development in both countries through a new …
Sri Lanka export financing can drive export growth: Verité Research
Sep 15, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka should recognize the importance of export financing especially with regard to the small and medium scale sector to expand …
High number of Sri Lanka vehicle registrations continue: JB Securities
Sept 14, 2015 (LBO) - Vehicle registration momentum continued into August although in most categories the numbers were lower than the all-time records set in …