After a 17 year long pursuit, Sri Lanka has finally enacted two landmark pieces of legislation that significantly advances the countryโs standing in global trade. With this move, Sri Lanka also joins the league of WTO members who keenly look to offset possible adverse impacts on their domestic industries frommore
Sri Lankaโs world class apparel industry needs high tech digitalisation to advance further-meanwhile Sri Lanka Department of Commerce has created history as it jointly launched the first ever Policymakersโ Session on Digitalisation of Trade and Industries series by UNCTAD for UNCTAD member countries on 8 March I Colombo.more
The Minister of industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen MP and Leader of ACMC has called for a peaceful and a united approach to resolve unsettling conditions in Kandy District.more
Amid increasing production, Sri Lankaโs pioneering mineral sands producer proudly marked its 60th anniversary on March 1. The fully government owned firm celebrated the milestone by felicitating its committed workforce and praising their contribution to the economy.more
A Message of Condolence from the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka Rishad Bathiudeen MPmore
Ampara is fast returning to normal-with some good news to boot.more
Sri Lanka mulls linking its considerable SME base to global markets through a highly active industry sub-sector. The SMEs, a core sector of Sri Lankan economy creating more than 50% its employment, have their biggest presence in โfood processingโ sub-sector.more
The Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen has severely condemned attacks that took place in Ampara town this morning.more
The asset base of Sri Lankan cooperatives have increased to nearly Rs three billion (US $ 18 Mn)-and coops are no longer charitable but they too should now compete in the liberal market economy.more
By S.Subairdeen –Secretary General-All Ceylon Makkal Congress A major shift in Sri Lankan Muslim political landscape is evident in the aftermath of inroads made by All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) in the recent Local Government Elections. The pragmatic and dynamic leadership given by ACMC Leader Rishad Bathiudeen MP has createdmore
Leader of All Ceylon Makkal Congress