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Visit Sri Lankan Pavilion at SAITEX 2015

2015-06-15

Visit Sri Lankan Pavilion at SAITEX 2015

The EDB is to organize Sri Lanka pavilion at the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) Trade Fair to be held from 21st - 23rd June at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand Johannesburg, South Africa.

There will be 06 companies exhibiting the Sri Lankan Products in an area of 54m2 in this event. The Sri Lanka pavilion will be housed in the Hall 3.

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Sri Lankan Food and Beverage Exporters Participation in SIAL China 2015

2015-06-03

Sri Lankan Food and Beverage Exporters Participation in SIAL China 2015

A delegation of Sri Lankan Food & Beverage Manufacturers & Suppliers participated in SIAL China 2015 held from May 6 - 8, 2015. The Sri Lanka Country Pavilion was organized by Sri Lanka Export Development Board. The delegation of exhibitors comprised of five Food & Beverage export companies i.e Renuka Agri Food Ltd, Nestle Lanka , Asia Teas (Pvt) Ltd, Ceylon Cold stores and Oilmo Virgin Coconut (Pvt) Ltd.

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Sri Lanka Targets US $8.5 Billion in Apparel Exports Earnings by 2020

2015-03-10

Sri Lanka Targets US $8.5 Billion in Apparel Exports Earnings by 2020

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is well on its path to meet the apparel export target of US $8.5 billion by 2020. Apparel exports which bring the largest export income to the country have recorded an increase of 9.26% YoY by earning US $4.9 billion in the year of 2014. In 2013, earnings from apparel rose by 13% YoY, recording a $4.5 billion surpassing the US $4 billion target initially set by the apparel industry.

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Awareness Seminar/Workshop On Cut Foliage and Flowers For The Export Market For Export Oriented Out Growers In NW Province

2014-06-25

Awareness Seminar/Workshop On Cut Foliage and Flowers For The Export Market For Export Oriented Out Growers In NW Province

The North Western Provincial office of the SLEDB, successfully conducted the awareness seminar/workshop on Cut foliage & flowers for the export Market on 20th June 2014 in the auditorium of District Secretariat-Kurunegala with the participation of 102 Cut foliage & Flowers out growers in North Western Province. The programme was organized by NWP-EDB with the assistance of Department of Agriculture.

The main objective of conducting this seminar was to increase the capacity of export oriented cut foliage out growers in the Province by way of enhancing Technical/Market awareness and facilitating linkages between out growers and exporters in order to develop consolidated supply base of quality Cut foliage & flowers for exports from Regions.

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Three-day ‘Israel-Sri Lanka Business Forum’ on 25 June

2014-06-23

Three-day ‘Israel-Sri Lanka Business Forum’ on 25 June

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel in collaboration with the Export Development Board in Sri Lanka, Ministry of External Affairs in Sri Lanka, LR Group in Israel and the Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce in Israel, has organised a ‘Business Forum’ for the Sri Lankan and Israeli business communities from 25 to 27 June, in order to strengthen bilateral, commercial, trade, cultural and other relations between the two friendly nations.
Main topics to be dealt with will include tourism, technology, water, energy, medical, apparel, employment, agriculture, green house cultivation, diary, fish, flora and fauna, diamonds, gems, jewellery, rubber, hospital, pharmaceuticals, highways, construction and any other topics by the prospective delegates based on their requirements.

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International Education Fair 2014 Male A Promotion of Sri Lankan Education in Maldives

2014-06-09

International Education Fair 2014 Male A Promotion of Sri Lankan Education in Maldives

“International Education Fair 2014”; an annual education promotion programme will be held on 13th& 14th June at the Art Gallery - Malé. This s being organized for the fourth consecutive time and this time it is being organized as a national event by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in Maldives and Millennium Concepts –Maldives. AOD – The International Design Campus – Sri Lanka joins hands with them as the Gold Sponsor. This promotional programme mainly includes the “Study in Sri Lanka” concept and these two day exhibition will be followed by few Networking meetings with the Ministry of Education Malé.

The Maldivian Government encourages deserving Maldivian students to pursue higher studies overseas by granting education funding. There is also a constant growing demand among the youth to study overseas. There were 1,000 Scholarships which have been announced by the President in March 2014.   Promoting study opportunities, raising awareness of the company profile or generating sales leads can be achieved by participating in this event.

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Footwear, leather fair exhibition attracts foreign buyers

2014-02-10

Footwear, leather fair exhibition attracts foreign buyers

The sixth edition of the Footwear and Leather Fair 2014 exhibition organized by Sri Lanka Export Development Board in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Industrial Development Board and Footwear and Leather Products Manufacturers Association kicked off yesterday at the BMICH.

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Speech of Mr. Bandula Egodage, the Chairman & Chief Executive of Sri Lanka Export Development Board, at the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka - AGM

2013-09-19

Speech of Mr. Bandula Egodage, the Chairman & Chief Executive of Sri Lanka Export Development Board, at the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka - AGM

I thank the Exporters' Association of Sri Lanka for inviting me to the AGM and giving me the opportunity to address this distinguished gathering of members.

The Exporters Association which represents about 80% of exporters in the country is the foremost body for exporters in Sri Lanka. We highly appreciate the contribution of Association towards the export development effort of the country.

The Government's vision as envisaged in the 'Mahinda Chintana' is to transform Sri Lanka into a strategically important economic centre of the world. This would then lead to socio economic development of the country. The export sector which contributes 17% to the GDP of the country, clearly plays an important role in achieving this objective

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Radical new boat ‘will significantly boost Sri Lanka’s tuna exports’

2013-09-18

Radical new boat ‘will significantly boost Sri Lanka’s tuna exports’

egombo – A radical new, locally built high-speed catamaran fishing boat is poised to significantly boost the number of top-price tuna available for export from Sri Lanka to markets in Japan, China and the Middle East.

It will also help ensure tuna sustainability in Sri Lankan waters by reducing by up 70 per cent the number of fish needed to be caught in order to ensure maximum profitability.

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development has expressed keen interest in the new vessel, which will help put the country at the forefront of next-generation fishing-boat development.

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Ayurveda Expo 2013 from July 12-14

2013-05-26

Ayurveda Expo 2013 from July 12-14

Ayurveda Expo 2013, the international indigenous healthcare exhibition organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will be held at the BMICH from July 12 -14.

The exhibition is held for the fourth consecutive time in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Ministry of Indigenous Medicine, Ministry of Industry and Commerce and the Export Development Board.

The objective of the exhibition is to showcase the potential of Sri Lanka's indigenous medical sector and its products and services for the tourism industry.
Ayurveda 2013 Steering Committee Chairman Thilak Godamanna said many Sri Lankan and Indian organisations engaged in indigenous medical product manufacturing and services have already reserved stalls.

He said delegations from Japan, India, Germany, South Africa and China (Shanghai) have confirmed participation in the exhibition.
A Symposium on South Asian Traditional Medicine will be held on July 13 at the same venue, where world-renowned professionals in the sector will make presentations on the latest research findings in the sector.

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Sri Lanka makes their presence felt at the Paperworld 2013 exhibition held in Frankfurt

2013-01-26

Sri Lanka makes their presence felt at the Paperworld 2013 exhibition held in Frankfurt

The Paperworld International Trade Fair is  a specialized fair for office supplies, school supplies, stationery and paper products held annually. It is an important venue for developing new contacts and maintaining existing business relationships for Sri Lankan exporters in the printing and stationery industry.  It is well recognized by buyers to source gifts and premium products including Office and School Supplies and Christmas Decorations.

Paperworld 2013, held in January 2013 at Frankfurt, Germany which provided a great opportunity for exhibitors and trade visitors to study and analyze the position of the competitors and global market trends in products and prices.  It also provided an insight into innovative and eco friendly products made of environmental friendly materials.

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