One of the lowest provincial contributors to its national GDP, Sri Lankaโs Northern Province is to be linked to the export supply chain โand not by the Provinceโ manufacturing output but more so by leveraging an abundant resource, the robust youth within the Province.more
Eighteen years since it was initially launched and thereafter driven by the Sri Lankaโs Industry and Commerce Ministry, the Pro-Food Pro-Pack expo series has now become the countryโs largest exhibition event for its manufacturing sector.more
After three decades since their initial displacement, Muslim IDPs from Jaffna now scattered across the country will finally be able to resettle thanks to a timely appeal by Sri Lankaโs Minister for Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons.more
Backed by a Singaporean firmโs generous grant of a powerful database software, Sri Lanka began work on the first national digital databank of its SMEs and entrepreneurs on 12 February.more
The Minister of Industry and Commerce has claimed Rs One Billion compensation with regard to a statement broadcast on a local TV channel that allegedly damaged his image, reputation and good will.more
Lanka Sathosa, the country’s largest state owned retail chain, has expanded its branch network beyond the 400 milestone and began moving for the new target of doubling its branch network on Friday 25 January.more
For the first time in the history of Sri Lankaโs US $550 Mn footwear and leather sector, the industry has come forward to felicitate the Cabinet Minister in charge of it for โinvaluable support and servicesโ that he rendered towards its success.more
Sri Lankaโs first ever insurance cover for its artisans and craftsmen will commence this March. The insurance scheme, initially proposed by HE President Maithripala Sirisena in 2017, has been a rallying cry by many local craftsmen for years. Meanwhile, the second national census of the countryโs handlooms sector too ismore
Sri Lankaโs textile and handlooms sector gets a major upgrade this year after many decades when a global technology platform used in complex patterns is presented to domestic craftsmen and designers this year.more
Boosting much needed farmer income and even blocking domestic market manipulations by the countryโs large rice miller oligopoly, Sri Lankan Cooperative System is taking on a new challenge. The Cooperative sector- hitherto been on the rice distribution end- is now stepping in to the countryโs fragmented rice supply chain.more
Leader of All Ceylon Makkal Congress