Japan may export rice to Sri Lanka: official
TOKYO, June 2, 2008 (AFP) - Japan is mulling a request from Sri Lanka to export up to 200,000 tonnes of its imported rice supplies to help Colombo ease acute …
Trade
Sri Lanka business chamber launches e-commerce portal
May 29, 2008 (LBO) – The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said Thursday it had activated an electronic commerce web portal this week that would help Sri Lankan …
Sri Lanka trade deficit doubles in March
May 22, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's trade deficit doubled in March 2008 to 448 million dollars as imports ratcheted up 32 percent while exports grew only …
Sri Lanka chamber promotes links with Trinidad and Tobago
May 08, 2008 (LBO) – The embassy of the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago is organizing a trade mission through its High Commission (embassy) in …
Sri Lanka rice price controls fuels fears of black market
April 18, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan traders Friday said they had agreed to sell rice at the new government controlled price but many wholesale shops …
Sri Lankan rice traders protest price controls
April 17, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan traders have protested against a government decision to impose price controls on rice, saying they cannot sell at a …
Sri Lanka gets Chinese funds for infrastructure development
April 17, 2008 (LBO) – The Chinese government has already allocated over 700 million dollars to build infrastructure in Sri Lanka with talks on for more …
Sri Lanka pushes Myanmar, Pakistan, India to crack rice export curbs
April 03, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is in talks to relax rice export curbs in at least three countries so that cheaper imports could lower the price of the …
Sri Lankan vegetable oil exporters warn of impending closure
March 26, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka based makers of vanaspati ghee or hydrogenated vegetable oil who exported to India under a free trade deal said they …
Sri Lanka industry says human rights cudgel could hurt small exporters
March 20, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's apparel industry said it was confident the government would meet European Union demands to comply with human rights …
Sri Lanka trade deal with EU linked to human rights law
Mar 18, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has to improve its human rights record and implement its obligations under international agreements to extend trade …
Sri Lankan fabric maker to double production
March 14, 2008 (LBO) – Fabric manufacturer Textured Jersey Lanka (TJL) has started operations at its expanded facility in Sri Lanka and says it aims to …
Sri Lankan graphite miner increases profit with powder exports
March 13, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan graphite miner Bogala Graphite Lanka said its net profit for 2007 was boosted 51 percent to 34.5 million rupees from …
Sri Lanka activated carbon maker eyes Asian face mask market
Feb 28, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan coconut-shell-based activated carbon maker Haycarb says it plans to sell face masks in overseas markets in Asia with …
Sri Lanka glove exporter enters Indian market: report
Feb 18, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's rubber gloves exporter Dipped Products Ltd. (DPL) has announced plans to enter the Indian market in partnership with …
Sri Lanka exporters urged to focus on food safety, product liability issues
Feb 11, 2008 (LBO) – Sri Lankan exporters should secure their shipments not only because of security but because product liability and food safety are …
Sri Lanka Ceylon Cold Stores expands fizzy drinks business
Dec 12, 2007 (LBO) – Ceylon Cold Stores has invested 800 million rupees to expand its carbonated drink making line to increase production and introduce …
Sri Lanka Ceylon Glass new plant starts production
Dec 11, 2007 (LBO) – Ceylon Glass Company (CGC) has begun production at its new plant in Horana, south of the capital Colombo, which can meet Sri Lanka's …
Sri Lanka tableware exporter goes niche
Dec 07, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lankan tableware exporters Dankotuwa Porcelain has said it is shifting strategy away from mass production to focus on specialty …
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Glass says exports surging
Oct 18, 2007 (LBO) – Ceylon Glass Company Thursday announced net profit for the quarter ended September 30 rose 29 percent to 44.6 million rupees and …