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Export Performance in August 2024

2024-09-30

Export Performance in August 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in August 2024 amounted to US$ 1,165.4 million, recorded an increase of 4.18 % compared to the month of August 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products and Spices & Concentrates.

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Canton Fair Organizers visited EDB to Scale Up Trade Relationship between China and Sri Lanka

2024-09-20

Canton Fair Organizers visited EDB to Scale Up Trade Relationship between China and Sri Lanka

A delegation from the Canton Fair Operations Department of China visited Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) on 30th August 2024 to scale up trade relationship between the two countries through participating at trade promotional events such as Canton Fair 2024.

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Mirai Consulting Group Explores Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

2024-09-19

Mirai Consulting Group Explores Investment Opportunities in Sri Lanka

A high-level delegation from Mirai Consulting Group, Japan, recently visited Sri Lanka to explore potential investment opportunities in various sectors. The delegation, led by Okada Atsushi, COO of Mirai Consulting Group, met with the EDB Chairman at the EDB headquarters.

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EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborated to create awareness on new EU Regulations for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors

2024-09-18

EDB and KPMG Sri Lanka collaborated to create awareness on new EU Regulations for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Factors

Export Development Board (EDB) and KPMG Sri Lanka jointly organized a knowledge-sharing session on the new European Union (EU) regulations concerning Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors on 11th September 2024.

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EDB and the University of Moratuwa Collaborate to Enhance Engineering Excellence of Entrepreneurs through a Memorandum of Understanding

2024-09-13

EDB and the University of Moratuwa Collaborate to Enhance Engineering Excellence of Entrepreneurs through a Memorandum of Understanding

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has established a partnership with the Engineering Faculty of the University of Moratuwa by signing a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration between the Academia and the Entrepreneurs of construction, power and energy, and engineering services in Sri Lanka.

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EDB-SLASSCOM SheExports programme: Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs at Orel IT

2024-09-05

EDB-SLASSCOM SheExports programme: Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs at Orel IT

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, empowering women entrepreneurs with the knowledge and resources they need to succeed is more crucial than ever. Recognizing this need, Orel IT recently conducted a comprehensive knowledge-sharing session as part of the ongoing “SheExports" programme, which is a long-term capacity-building initiative by the Export Development Board and SLASSCOM aiming at preparing women tech entrepreneurs for the global market.

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National Packaging Center and NIPHM Launch Training Program to Help Entrepreneurs Reduce Post-Harvest Losses

2024-08-29

National Packaging Center and NIPHM Launch Training Program to Help Entrepreneurs Reduce Post-Harvest Losses

A training session addressing the critical issue of post-harvest losses through innovative packaging techniques was recently held at the Export Development Board (EDB). Organized in collaboration with the National Packaging Center (NPC) and the National Institute of Post-Harvest Management (NIPHM), the event attracted around 50 entrepreneurs with export potential.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in July 2024

2024-08-22

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in July 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in July 2024 amounted to US$ 1,087.6 million, recorded an increase of 6.58 % compared to the month of July 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Coconut based products, Spices & Concentrates and Seafood.

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Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs: Launch of the

2024-08-21

Empowering Women Tech Entrepreneurs: Launch of the "SheExports" Programme

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with SLASSCOM, proudly launched the "SheExports" Capacity Building Programme for Women Tech Entrepreneurs on August 9th 2024. This initiative, designed as a long-term capacity-building and mentoring programme, marks a significant milestone in empowering women entrepreneurs in the ICT/BPO sector to take their ventures to the international stage.

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EDB Celebrates 45 Years of Export Excellence

2024-08-20

EDB Celebrates 45 Years of Export Excellence

The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.

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EDB partnering with Sampath Bank PLC for improving Digital Presence of Export potential SMEs

2024-08-14

EDB partnering with Sampath Bank PLC for improving Digital Presence of Export potential SMEs

Sri Lanka Export Development Board has initiated a series of awareness programmes with the objective of improving the digital presence of export potential SMEs at the regional level in collaboration with Sampath Bank PLC.

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Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing of National Export Strategy (NES) Sri Lanka – Boat Building Sector

2024-08-13

Stakeholder Meeting for Revitalizing of National Export Strategy (NES) Sri Lanka – Boat Building Sector

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has initiated the process of revitalizing its existing National Export Strategy (NES). The NES was a five-year plan from 2018 to 2022 aimed at boosting Sri Lanka's export sector, improving the business environment, and increasing exports. The EDB is now focusing on updating the NES to address current market challenges and take advantage of emerging opportunities.

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SLEDB presents its flagship statistical publication “Export Performance Indicators 2023”

2024-08-13

SLEDB presents its flagship statistical publication “Export Performance Indicators 2023”

The latest edition provides statistical information related to Sri Lanka’s external trade and its contribution to major economic indicators such as trade balance.  GDP and individual sectoral involvement for the year 2023 and five preceding years.

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Sri Lanka Showcases Pharmaceutical Industry at Medi Pharm Expo Vietnam 2024

2024-08-08

Sri Lanka Showcases Pharmaceutical Industry at Medi Pharm Expo Vietnam 2024

The EDB in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Vietnam made arrangements to organize participation of Sri Lankan Pharmaceutical product manufacturers at the 22nd Medi- Pharm Expo, Vietnam Exhibition 2024 held from 01st to 03rd August 2024 at DIECC (KohPich) in Hochi Minh City, Vietnam.

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Sri Lanka Export Development Board Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary

2024-08-06

Sri Lanka Export Development Board Celebrates Its 45th Anniversary

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) marked its 45th anniversary on the 01st of August. In conjunction with this milestone, an all-night Pirith chanting ceremony and a Dana (almsgiving) ceremony were held on August 02nd and 03rd at the EDB headquarters.

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NOCU launches ambitious initiative to promote Organic Agriculture Island wide

2024-08-03

NOCU launches ambitious initiative to promote Organic Agriculture Island wide

National Organic Control Unit (NOCU) - the competent authority for Organic Agriculture in Sri Lanka, established under the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) - launched its initiative to promote Organic Agriculture islandwide recently. As part of this effort, the first awareness program- was successfully conducted in Kegalle District on the 25th of July at Sleek Hotel and demonstrating an encouraging turnout about 80 attendees actively took part at the event. The programme also highlighted the contribution of NOCU to organic farming in terms of its role to promote a credible organic agriculture value chain. The participants, representing various sectors of the agriculture industry, gained valuable insights into organic farming techniques, certification processes, organic standards, and market opportunities.

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Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

2024-08-02

Applications are now open for Presidential Export Awards 2023/24

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Presidential Export Awards (PEA) 2023/24. The PEA ceremony is scheduled to be held in November 2024 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

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EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

2024-08-01

EDB at 45: An odyssey of worthwhile accomplishments

The 1st of August, 2024, marks the 45th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB). The EDB was established in 1979 with the objective of establishing a strong government-level institutional framework to develop and promote Sri Lanka’s exports in order to integrate with the global economy consequent to the adoption of liberal economic policies in 1977, and it has been at the vanguard in terms of promoting and developing exports in Sri Lanka for over four decades.

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EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum

2024-07-26

EDB Successfully Conducts 24th Exporters’ Forum

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully held its 24th Exporters’ Forum on the 25th of this month. The forum, a platform for discussing and resolving issues faced by exporters, was presided over by State Minister of Investment Promotion, Hon. Dilum Amunugama.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in June 2024

2024-07-24

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in June 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in June 2024 amounted to US$ 1,031.2 million, recorded an increase of 2.58 % compared to the month of June 2023. This was mainly due to the increase in earnings from export of Apparel & Textiles, Tea, Rubber based products, Coconut based products, Food & Beverages and Spices & Concentrates.

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