Sri Lanka tea imports fall
Jan 05, 2010 (LBO) – Tea imports for re-export by Sri Lanka, a major exporter, fell sharply last year as opposition by producers to importing teas …
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Sri Lanka to set up export-import bank: CB Governor
Jan 04, 2010 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank is setting up an export-import bank to fast-track Sri Lanka's international trade, governor Nivard …
Sri Lanka dismisses EU trade move
January 1, 2010 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's president on Friday dismissed the European Union's suspension of preferential trade status to the island, saying his …
ASEAN-China open free trade area to rival world’s biggest
JAKARTA, December 30, 2009 (AFP) - China and Southeast Asia establish the world's biggest free trade area (FTA) on Friday, liberalising billions of dollars in …
Sri Lanka October exports dip but recovery underway
Dec 22, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's exports in October fell five percent from a year ago, the lowest decline so far this year, dragged down mainly by lower …
Sri Lanka faces trade deal suspension: EU
Dec 17, 2009 (LBO) - The European Union will recommend suspending a trade deal giving duty free access to Sri Lankan exports but hopes to reverse the decision …
Developing countries agree on tariff-cut deal
GENEVA, December 2, 2009 (AFP) - Twenty-two developing and poor countries including emerging giants India and Brazil, on Wednesday agreed on a deal on cutting …
Developing countries urge Doha Round conclusion
GENEVA, November 29, 2009 (AFP) - Over 100 developing countries called Sunday for an "urgent" conclusion of negotiations for a world trade liberalisation pact, …
Sri Lanka high tariffs hurting investors, poor: US envoy
Nov 30, 2009 (LBO) - High import tariffs maintained by Sri Lanka not only deter investors but also hurt the poor, the American envoy to the island has said. …
Sri Lanka’s exports weak in September, deficit down
Nov 25, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's exports fell 12.8 percent in September 2009 but imports fell at a steeper 36. buy lipitor online …
Sri Lanka asked by France to end emergency, probe war crimes
November 7, 2009 (AFP) - A top French envoy Saturday asked Sri Lanka to end its state of emergency and probe war crimes ahead of a key European Union ruling on …
South Asian trade portal seen boosting regional trade
Nov 07, 2009 (LBO) - A trade portal launched for the south Asian region should improve trade within the region and especially help small businesses, the Ceylon …
Sri Lanka GSP trade deal dropped from EU resolution
Oct 23, 2009 (LBO) - A European Parliament resolution that was critical of Sri Lanka's human rights record dropped a reference to the GSP Plus trade deal …
Sri Lanka GSP trade deal dropped from EU resolution
Oct 23, 2009 (LBO) - A European Parliament resolution that was critical of Sri Lanka's human rights record dropped a reference to the GSP Plus trade deal …
Sri Lanka at disadvantage in Iraq tea tender
Oct 23, 2009 (LBO) - Iraq has issued a tender for 15 million kilos of packed black tea but Sri Lankan exporters are disadvantaged by high prices of Ceylon teas …
Sri Lanka not claiming full duty free access to US
Oct 23, 2009 (LBO) - Sri Lankan exporters are not making enough use of duty free access to the United States under its Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) …
Sri Lanka says to study EU report on trade deal
Oct 20, 2009 (LBO) - The Sri Lankan government said it will study a report by the European Union that said it was in breach of commitments on human rights that …
Sri Lanka threatened with loss of EU trade perks
BRUSSELS, October 19, 2009 (AFP) - Sri Lanka was threatened on Monday with losing preferential trading status with the European Union over human rights …
Sri Lanka to get GSP Plus verdict by early January: official
Oct 19, 2009 (LBO) – The European Union will decide whether or not to renew the GSP Plus trade deal with Sri Lanka giving duty free access to EU markets …
Sri Lanka firms lured by Hong Kong trade fairs
Oct 14, 2009 (LBO) - A Hong Kong trade fair organiser offering Sri Lankan companies like clothing exporters a chance to participate in shows says foreign …