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A Conference to share information about, and opportunities in, the Buddhist Education Sector in Sri Lanka with prospective institutions in Viet Nam

2021-08-30

A Conference to share information about, and opportunities in, the Buddhist Education Sector in Sri Lanka with prospective institutions in Viet Nam

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Viet Nam and the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB) organized a virtual conference to share information about, and opportunities in, the Buddhist Education Sector in Sri Lanka with prospective institutions in Viet Nam, on the 25th of August 2021. The main purpose of holding the virtual conference was to promote Sri Lanka as the prime destination at which prospective Vietnamese Monks, Nuns and laymen may learn, practice and follow the Noble Doctrine of the Lord Buddha. The event was attended by more than 100 Vietnamese Monks, Nuns and laymen who are willing to further their studies in Sri Lanka.

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24th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony to be held on 26th November 2021 at BMICH

2021-08-23

24th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony to be held on 26th November 2021 at BMICH

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is planning to hold the 24rh Presidential Export Awards Ceremony for the financial years 2019/20 and 2020/21 on 26th November 2021 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

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Sri Lanka’s Export Performance January - July 2021

2021-08-20

Sri Lanka’s Export Performance January - July 2021

Sri Lanka’s exports have surpassed the $ 1 billion mark in July after four months’ time period where the similar achievement was only recorded in March during this year.

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Lankan Embassy in Germany holds webinar on ‘Finding a Market for Agri Products in EU

2021-08-20

Lankan Embassy in Germany holds webinar on ‘Finding a Market for Agri Products in EU

A webinar on ‘Finding a Market for Agri Products in EU’ with a special focus on organic markets, organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany in collaboration with the Import Promotion Desk of Germany and Export Development Board of Sri Lanka was held on 29 July, with over 200 participants across large to SME Agri sector exporters.

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Future success in exports driven on back of niche product strategy

2021-08-17

Future success in exports driven on back of niche product strategy

EDB Chairman Suresh De Mel noted that Sri Lanka’s future success in exports would be driven on the back of a niche-product strategy. He noted multiple successes of export revenue generation companies and how they have successfully exploited niche markets.

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EDB Chief raises concerns over shortage of containers for export shipments

2021-08-12

EDB Chief raises concerns over shortage of containers for export shipments

The Export Development Board (EDB) raised concerns on the shortage of containers as a result of multiple global supply chain bottlenecks.

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Govt. to boost boat building and related services

2021-08-11

Govt. to boost boat building and related services

The Government yesterday (09-08-2021) said steps would be taken to pursue a national strategy to capitalise on prospects for boat building and related services, with specific proposals earmarked in the upcoming 2022 Budget.

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EDB Collaborates with CCC and USAID supported PARTNER Activity to build capacity of Development Officers on regional export facilitation

2021-08-06

EDB Collaborates with CCC and USAID supported PARTNER Activity to build capacity of Development Officers on regional export facilitation

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is collaborating with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supported Partnership for Accelerating Results in Trade, National Expenditure and Revenue (PARTNER) Activity to implement a capacity building programme for Development Officers attached to EDB.

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Promotion of Sri Lanka’s exports in Fujian, China

2021-08-05

Promotion of Sri Lanka’s exports in Fujian, China

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board in collaboration with The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou and the Department of Commerce of Fujian successfully organized the Fujian, China - Sri Lanka Economic & Trade Forum and Matchmaking event on 28th July 2021 via “video conference + web cast”.

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