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EDB leads Industry and academia collaboration to improve R & D for Export Market in Construction, Power & Energy Sectors

2024-06-26

EDB leads Industry and academia collaboration to improve R & D for Export Market in Construction, Power & Energy Sectors

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Engineering Faculty of the University of Moratuwa (UoM), launched a new programme to integrate the construction related and power & Energy industry with the University Research Projects to address challenging research questions with real-world applications.

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Sri Lanka's Apparel Industry Hosts the First Textile and Apparel Roadshow in the UK

2024-06-25

Sri Lanka's Apparel Industry Hosts the First Textile and Apparel Roadshow in the UK

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association (SLASA), Sri Lanka High Commission in the UK, and Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) have collaboratively organized an unique export promotion programme titled “Sourced Sri Lanka” – Textile & Apparel Roadshow in the UK.

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EDB Supports Startups to Shine at Thaifex Anuga Startup Programme - 2024

2024-06-24

EDB Supports Startups to Shine at Thaifex Anuga Startup Programme - 2024

Sri Lanka Export Development Board organised Sri Lanka participation’s for the 2nd time at the “THAIFEX – Anuga Asia -2024”, an international food fair held in Bangkok, Thailand from 28th May to 01st June 2024 with Six Sri Lankan food processing companies and one startup company to promote agriculture products such as food & beverages, tea, coconut kernel products, fruits, and spices.

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Empowering Women Exporters: Enhancing Capacity in Costing and Pricing Strategies for the EU Market

2024-06-19

Empowering Women Exporters: Enhancing Capacity in Costing and Pricing Strategies for the EU Market

The Export Development Board (EDB) partnered with Germany's Import Promotion Desk (IPD) to conduct an improvement training session aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of a selected group of export-ready, women-led businesses in the area of costing and pricing. This initiative forms part of EDB's Women-Led Exports capacity-building program, designed to equip participants with essential skills and capabilities to decide on the prices of their products for entering the European market.

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EDB and IPD - Germany Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture: Sri Lanka's Path to European Markets

2024-06-18

EDB and IPD - Germany Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Agriculture: Sri Lanka's Path to European Markets

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Germany's Import Promotion Desk (IPD) have embarked on an exciting journey to uplift a selected group of women-led businesses in the agriculture sector. This long-term Capacity Building Programme aims to empower these inspiring entrepreneurs to successfully enter and thrive in the European market.

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Bringing Vision to Life: Implementing the

2024-05-27

Bringing Vision to Life: Implementing the "Creative Sri Lanka 2030" Project

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Institute for Future Creations (TIFC) and other relevant stakeholders, including the London College of Fashion (UAL) and the Chamber of Ethical Lifestyle Enterprises (CELE), recently launched the "Creative Sri Lanka 2030" project during a ceremony held at the EDB head office. The event brought together key stakeholders from the government, private sector, and civil society to celebrate the beginning of the program and strategize its successful execution.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in April 2024

2024-05-21

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in April 2024

The total exports (Merchandise & Service) for the month of April 2024 was recorded as US$ 1,114.22 Million increasing 1.25 % over the corresponding period of 2023.

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Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Fresh Pineapple from Sri Lanka to China

2024-05-17

Phytosanitary Requirements for Imported Fresh Pineapple from Sri Lanka to China

China Market for Fresh Pineapple has been facilitated for the fresh pineapple exporters by the Sri Lanka Embassy in China, NPQS (National Plant Quarantine Service), Ministry of Plantation Industries, Department of Agriculture, GACC (General Administration of Customs of China), EDB (Sri Lanka Export Development Board).

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Prominent Chinese garment delegation explores business opportunities with Sri Lanka

2024-05-16

Prominent Chinese garment delegation explores business opportunities with Sri Lanka

A prominent delegation of 30 members of China National Garment Association (CNGA), led by Executive Vice President of XIE QING and Ningbo Garment Association Vice president and Secretary General MAO YIHUA met the Chairman/ CEO, EDB

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People’s Bank and EDB Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Sri Lanka’s Export Sector

2024-05-14

People’s Bank and EDB Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost Sri Lanka’s Export Sector

In a landmark move aimed at propelling Sri Lanka’s export sector to new heights, the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) and People’s Bank have entered into a strategic partnership.

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Sri Lanka Country Pavilion at Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2024 in the Maldives

2024-05-03

Sri Lanka Country Pavilion at Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2024 in the Maldives

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in Male, Maldives and Sri Lanka – Maldives Business Council (SLMBC) will be organizing a group of 19 exporters including 15 SME entrepreneurs to participate at “Hotel Asia Exhibition & International Culinary Challenge 2024”.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in March 2024

2024-05-02

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in March 2024

The merchandise export performance in March 2024 amounted to US$ 1,138.9 million, recorded an increase of 9.77 % compared to March 2023. Furthermore, export performance in March 2024 increased by 7.51 % compared to the preceding month, February 2024. Figure 1 shows Monthly Merchandise export performance from the year 2021 to March 2024.

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MOU Signed Between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd

2024-04-30

MOU Signed Between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and CHEC Port City Colombo Pvt Ltd

In a significant move towards attracting export-oriented businesses to Port City Colombo, CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd recently entered into a partnership with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).

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Singapore’s Food Safety Agency officials explore local food processing firms

2024-04-11

Singapore’s Food Safety Agency officials explore local food processing firms

A delegation from the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), the competent authority responsible for food safety and security in Singapore, visited Sri Lanka from the 25th to the 28th of March. The delegation was headed by Dr. Abdul Jalil Abdul Karder, Assistant Chief Executive Officer (Operations), along with two other officers from the Joint Operation Division of the SFA. The purpose of the visit was to conduct pre-inspections of slaughterhouses in Sri Lanka that have applied for licenses from the SFA in Singapore, with the objective of assessing the potential of Sri Lankan companies to be approved as sources of poultry products for Singapore.

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Informative Webinar on available renewable energy projects in Kwazulu-Natal Province in South Africa

2024-04-02

Informative Webinar on available renewable energy projects in Kwazulu-Natal Province in South Africa

The Sri Lanka High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Gauteng office of Trade and Investment Kwazulu-Natal, organized an informative webinar on “Available renewable energy projects in Kwazulu-Natal” for the Sri Lankan renewable energy companies on 26th March 2024.

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Increase Service Exports in Education Sector: EDB to work with SLANSHEI & Education Advisory Committee

2024-03-29

Increase Service Exports in Education Sector: EDB to work with SLANSHEI & Education Advisory Committee

The Sri Lanka Association of Non-State Higher Education Institutes (SLANSHEI) held its Annual General Meeting on 22nd March 2024 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla.

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UKTP Programme Empowers Sri Lanka's Organic Exports

2024-03-28

UKTP Programme Empowers Sri Lanka's Organic Exports

The UK Trade Partnership Programme project in Sri Lanka, funded by the Government of the United Kingdom and implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC), aims to promote exports by facilitating access to markets, providing technical advisory services to SMEs, and strengthening business support organizations.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in February 2024

2024-03-25

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in February 2024

The merchandise export performance in February 2024 amounted to US$ 983.7 million, recorded a modest increase of 0.17 % compared to February 2023. Furthermore, export performance in February 2024 increased by 1.3% compared to the preceding month, January 2024.

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Exploring Opportunities Under Sri Lanka Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA)

2024-03-07

Exploring Opportunities Under Sri Lanka Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA)

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industries and Department of Commerce organized a seminar on “Exploring Opportunities and Implications of the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement" at the Auditorium of Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM) on 29th February, 2024 for Sri Lankan exporters.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in January 2024

2024-03-05

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in January 2024

The merchandise export performance in January 2024 amounted to US$ 970.7 million, recorded a 0.77 % decline compared to January 2023.

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