Wins EU’s new GSP!
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-ร -vis their shipments to worldโs largest economy. Despite the reduction of the number of countries enjoyingmore
To Sudan:”Thanks for Takaful!”
Sudan, the east African regionโs 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. โWhen itmore
โSeven firms now in automotive assemblyโ
Export cess on rare earth/mineral sand were introduced to safeguard our industries โand no less than seven firms are now active in automotive assembly industry in Sri Lanka. โTo safeguard domestic industries and to ensure a continuous supply of raw materials for local industries, we introduced exports cess onmore
โโ Wishing you the best in 2014!
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
We Welcome Your Initiatives…
Morocco,ย the emerging North African aeronautics supplierย andย the second biggest apparel maker in North African region, is highly taken up by the ‘Made in Sri Lanka’ apparel brand. ย โYour apparels are so good! I always remember to pick up a Sri Lankan made high quality coat or cloth in Bloomingdale whenevermore
Rishad is new SAFTA Chairperson!
Sri Lanka marked yet another milestone in its global trade on 23 August as it arrived at the very frontlines of the 1.6 Bn strong markets of emergent South Asian economic union. On 23 August, the country was unanimously elected by SAARCโs top trade decision makers, the SAFTA bloc,more
‘Time to explore potentials!โ
Mauritius, which is positioning towards becoming an ocean economy, is bullish on direct air-links with Sri Lanka. โExpediting the signing of Air Services Agreement and exploring possibilities of extending Sri Lankan Airlinesโ flights to Mauritiusย will boost bilateral cooperation between Sri Lanka and Mauritius significantlyโ stressed an upbeat Arvinmore
‘R-65 in Global Competitiveness Index!โ
Signalling a positive turn for its export diversification moves, Sri Lanka has notched itself up in the latest Global Competitiveness Index. And no less than 22 FTAs have helped Sri Lankaโs topmost Southern hemispheric trading partner to lift itself off from a โbackyard GDPโ and speed up to onemore
With Mauritius PM: “IOR ARC’s people a resource!”
Trade within the IOR-ARC (Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation) is still low in comparison to many other regional groupings such as EU and NAFTA. โTrade within the IOR-RAC stands around $ 1.1 Trillion which is about 25% of the total trade of the region. However, thismore
‘Thank you for continuous supportโ
Sri Lankaโs third largest global financier envisions the country to be a good investment destination. It also urges patience and communication between all parties while cautioning that the conflict is not a two dimensional issue anymoreโand becomes bullish on Sri Lankaโs new peace. โAs you recover and restore amore