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EDB organises seminar and matchmaking program on Canadian market in Colombo

2018-07-26/ http://www.ft.lk/business/EDB-organises-seminar-and-matchmaking-program-on-Canadian-market-in-Colombo/34-659773

EDB organises seminar and matchmaking program on Canadian market in Colombo

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) organised a seminar and matchmaking program with the services of two Canadian marketing experts. The objective of the program is to increase awareness among Sri Lankan exporters on the Canadian market and to develop business linkages between Sri Lankan companies and buyers in Canada for increasing exports to Canada.

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Workshop on product innovation, technology and R&D for SL tyre manufacturing industry

2018-07-26/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Workshop-on-product-innovation--technology-and-R-D-for-SL-tyre-manufacturing-industry/34-659776

Workshop on product innovation, technology and R&D for SL tyre manufacturing industry

The EDB in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) and Plastic and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) organised a two-day workshop from 13 to 14 July on product innovation, technology and R&D to upgrade the knowledge of the tyre manufacturers/exporters by obtaining the services of international technical experts.

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE SCENARIO

2018-07-24

INTERNATIONAL TRADE SCENARIO

The EDB organized a one hour Panel discussion with Madam Arancha Gonzalez - Executive Director/International Trade Centre, Geneva on “Which Way are Trade Winds Blowing? – Current and Future International Trade Scenario” on Friday 20th July 2018 from 9.00 am to 10.00 am at the Lotus Room at Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) for around 200 participants from the public & private sector stakeholders.

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Govt. launches landmark five year National Export Strategy

2018-07-20

Govt. launches landmark five year National Export Strategy

Opening a new chapter to link local exports to global value chains, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday launched the National Export Strategy (NES) as the latest Government effort to boost foreign exchange earnings and employment. 

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PM to launch 5 year National Export Strategy

2018-07-19

PM to launch 5 year National Export Strategy

The much-awaited five-year National Export Strategy (NES) that lays emphasis on diversification of exports through strengthening of emerging sectors to chart the next export growth cycle of Sri Lanka will be unveiled under the patronage of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today (19-07-2018) at a ceremony at the Temple Trees, Colombo.

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28th Edition of FACETS - celebrating Sri Lanka’s most sparkling resources

2018-07-18/ http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/-th-Edition-of-FACETS-celebrating-Sri-Lanka-s-most-sparkling-resources-152959.html

28th Edition of FACETS - celebrating Sri Lanka’s most sparkling resources

On the 18th of July 2018 at a press conference held at the OZO in Colombo, the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewelry Association announced the launch of the 28th edition of the FACETS International Gem & Jewelry Exhibition.

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Tripartite MOU signed between BOI, EDB and Business France

2018-07-13/ www.ft.lk/business/Tripartite-MOU-signed-between-BOI--EDB-and-Business-France/34-658962

Tripartite MOU signed between BOI, EDB and Business France

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka and Business France today. (13 July 2018) 

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Export revenue expected to boost as National Export Strategy receives cabinet nod

2018-07-10

Export revenue expected to boost as National Export Strategy receives cabinet nod

The NES is a comprehensive and carefully structured five-year strategy aimed at increasing exports and generating enhanced revenue for Sri Lanka’s SMEs and exporters. The implementation of this endeavour will witness the increasing of Sri Lanka’s export revenue to USD$ 28 billion by 2022.

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SLANSHEI Contribution to Non-State Higher Education Sector

2018-07-01/ https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/sunday-times-sri-lanka/20180701/283489321852749

SLANSHEI Contribution to Non-State Higher Education Sector

Sri Lanka Association of Non- State Higher Education Institutes (SLANSHEI) is an umbrella organization formed in the year 2016 through the initiation of seven leading private institutes working for a common set of goals aimed at addressing the needs of the non-state higher education sector in the country. The seven founding members comprised of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology ( SLIIT), Colombo International Nautical and Engineering College ( CINEC), Horizon Campus (HC), Asian Pacific Institute of Information Technology ( APIIT), Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), Aquinas and South Asian Institute of Technology and Management (SAITM). Apart from these institutes, Saegis, KIU and Gateway Graduate School have currently gained its full membership.

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