Press & News (Page 77)

  In yet another major success in its export diversification efforts, Sri Lanka is moving towards considerable exports push with the easternmost NATO power in the world. And this G20 economy has made Sri Lanka a ‘Partner’ in the İzmir International Fair, the oldest tradeshow in Turkey, taking place formore

  Sri Lanka is fully committed to SAARC regional integration. And the country’s liberal business policies are helping it climb the int’l biz rankings. “Sri Lanka remains fully committed, and supportive of the objectives of enhancing the programme of regional economic integration within SAARC. An overall business and investor friendlymore

  Forthcoming FTA with China is not a blindsided move but is a process involving studies and even relevant stakeholder consultations. “We are still at initial study phase and we will not finalise product lists without consulting Lankan stakeholders such as various Chambers and industries” assured Rishad Bathiudeen, (Minister ofmore

  The Industry and Commerce kicked-off its 2014 sessions -with a difference. Employees of Industry and Commerce became the lucky fulcrum of an unusual event as 2014 sessions popped on 07 January with an unusual seasonal hamper. Rishad Bathiudeen (Minister of Industry and Commerce) distributed more than 300 hampers thatmore

Sri Lanka’s SMEs are set receive a boost as the sector has come grabbed the attentions of the powerful Swiss investment arm SGE. And for the first time, Sri Lankan SMEs will take part in a leading SME event of Global scale while a top Swiss investment team led bymore

  As many EU GSP beneficiary economies witness an end to their benefits on 1 January 2014 with the activation of the new GSP scheme, some notables, including Sri Lanka, shall continue to smile vis-à-vis their shipments to world’s largest economy. Despite the reduction of the number of countries enjoyingmore

  Sudan, the east African region’s economic power, wants Lankan banks to directly enter the country so that bilateral trade with Sri Lanka could jumpstart. Also the country invites keen Lankan firms to partner in its huge seafood & ocean resource base that appears to be left unattended. “When itmore

  Export cess on rare earth/mineral sand were introduced to safeguard our industries –and no less than seven firms are now active in automotive assembly industry in Sri Lanka. “To safeguard domestic industries and to ensure a continuous supply of raw materials for local industries, we introduced exports cess onmore

I and my Family extend our warmest wishes to all our fans, officials, party members, Sri Lankans and website visitors from everywhere-and their families too-for the best in health, wealth and happiness throughout 2014….!!   Rishad Bathiudeen MP & Leader, ACMCmore