Sri Lanka, Australia bilateral trade up 18-pct in 2014
Sep 04, 2015 (LBO) – Two-way trade in goods between Australia and Sri Lanka has recorded an 18 percent increase last year over the previous year, Australian …
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Time to focus on areas other than human rights: Mangala
Aug 31, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka needs to focus on areas other than human rights in order to ensure long-term peace and stability, Foreign Minister Mangala …
Malaysia Trade Corp to fund infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka
Aug 25, 2015 (LBO) – The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is to fund infrastructure projects in Sri Lanka through Malaysia’s EXIM …
Sri Lanka to ink trade promotion MoUs with Hong Kong, Thailand and Korea today
Aug 24, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will sign three memorandums of understanding with Hong Kong, Thailand and Korea on Monday to boost regional trade, the Export …
Sri Lanka to export bananas to China
Aug 09, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s agricultural ministry is to sign an agreement with China to supervise quality in bananas that will be exported to China, …
Sri Lanka exporters urged to be focused and add value: Harsha de Silva
July 30, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exporters should focus and export more value added goods and services with a target of surpassing Gross domestic product …
Sri Lankan exporter secures Rs53mn order for Ceylon Sapphire
July 27, 2015 (LBO) – A Sri Lankan exporter from Matale has secured a 53 million rupee order for Sapphire gems at the recently held Milano exposition, Sri …
Sri Lanka’s exports flat in May while imports up: Central Bank
July 22, 2015 (LBO) –Sri Lanka’s exports earnings recorded a marginal decline of 0.1 per cent, year-on-year, to 883 million US dollars in May 2015, led by …
Guaranteed price for green leaf extended till next month; Rs200mn for Tea Shakthi Fund
July 16, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lankan government has decided to extend the guaranteed price of 80 rupees per kilogram of green leaf produced by tea smallholders …
Sri Lanka gives nod to transport “Walla-Patta” on commercial basis
July 16, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers have given approval to transport the plant “Gyrinopswalla” or “Walla –Patta” on commercial …
Sri Lanka and Australia to increase trade
July 9, 2015 (LBO) - The Sri Lanka Australia Chamber of Commerce (SLACC) was officially launched at the New South Wales Business Chamber Head Office in Sydney, …
Lanka Sathosa to be rescued with Rs7.5bn treasury funding; KPMG to help restructure
June 25, 2015 (LBO) – Lanka Sathosa, a state owned retail store will be given a 7. online pharmacy buy celexa with best prices today in the USA 5 billion …
Sri Lanka’s EDB to tap Canadian market through increased connectivity
June 19, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board (EDB) has partnered with the Trade Facilitation Office of Canada to enhance EDB's capacity to …
Sri Lanka, Pakistan trade drops by USD100mn in 2014
Jun 08, 2015 (LBO) – The newly appointed Pakistani High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Syed Shakeel Hussain has expressed concerns over the decrease in trade …
Ornamental Fish Exports +17% in 2014; Highest ROI In Export Sector
Jun 04, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ornamental fish exports has grown 17 percent in 2014 with the sector showing the highest return on investment in the …
Sri Lankan businesses should be cautious when entering Asian markets: Business Executive
May 25, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lankan businesses should navigate and set up a clear focus before entering Asian markets, a local business executive stressed. …
Sri Lankan businesses should look at CEPA as a compliment not substitute: Economist
May 22, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lankan businesses should look at the extension of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as a compliment to their …
Swiss GSP facility is underutilized by Lankan exporters: Envoy
May 21, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lankan exporters are currently underutilizing the Swiss GSP facility given to the country, a Swiss envoy said. Livia Leu, Ambassador …
Sri Lanka needs to export, export and export: Ravi K
May 20, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s new rulers said that the country needs to focus on exporting more products and services as the government’s strategy is …
Sri Lanka and Russia to maintain strong bonds and expand bilateral cooperation
May 08, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and Russia should continue to maintain their strong friendship and close bilateral ties, irrespective of international …