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Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2018 in June

2018-05-22/ Source at: Daily FT

Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2018 in June

The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in association with the Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Department of Commerce and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board will be organising Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2018 from 19 to 21 June for the third consecutive year at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Food Safety and Standard Authority India to recognise Sri Lankan Food Labs

2018-05-21/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Food-Safety-and-Standard-Authority-India-to-recognise-Sri-Lankan-Food-Labs/34-655483

Food Safety and Standard Authority India to recognise Sri Lankan Food Labs

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is in the process of developing new export diversification strategies to increase the share of exports by effective utilisation of provisions under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between Sri Lanka and India.

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EDB awareness program for Southern Province entrepreneurs to establish 2000 exporters by 2020

2018-05-16/ http://www.ft.lk/business/EDB-awareness-program-for-Southern-Province-entrepreneurs-to-establish-2-000-exporters-by-2020/34-655151

EDB awareness program for Southern Province entrepreneurs to establish 2000 exporters by 2020

Sri Lanka Export Development Board organised an awareness program for the entrepreneurs of the Southern Province on the national program to establish 2,000 new exporters. The program was held at the Sanaya Hotel, Matara on Friday, 11 May.

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A concerted effort for Sri Lanka to expand trade in Pakistan – Visiting Pakistan Delegation -26th & 27th April 2018

2018-05-04

A concerted effort for Sri Lanka to expand trade in Pakistan – Visiting Pakistan Delegation -26th & 27th April 2018

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board under the directive of the Hon. Malik Samarawickrama, Minister of Development Strategies & International Trade arranged a successful inward delegation from Pakistan following the research done by EDB in 2017 on new opportunities in Pakistan, the 2nd largest economy in South Asia. This mission also focused on maximizing trade under the Pakistan Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA) to achieve the export earnings of US$ 20 million in 2020.

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Sri Lanka’s ICT/BPM brand ‘Island of Ingenuity’ debuts in London

2018-04-19/ http://www.ft.lk/it-telecom-tech/Sri-Lanka-s-ICT-BPM-brand--Island-of-Ingenuity--debuts-in-London/50-653514

Sri Lanka’s ICT/BPM brand ‘Island of Ingenuity’ debuts in London

The national brand for the Sri Lanka ICT/BPM sector was launched in London on 18-04-2018

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Ceylon Cinnamon, Ceylon Tea to be recognised as Geographical Indications in Sri Lanka

2018-04-03/ http://www.ft.lk/agriculture/Ceylon-Cinnamon--Ceylon-Tea-to-be-recognised-as-Geographical-Indications-in-Sri-Lanka/31-652578

Ceylon Cinnamon, Ceylon Tea to be recognised as Geographical Indications in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the leading exporter of true cinnamon to the world and holds 80% of the world market share for true cinnamon.....

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Printing in the spotlight at SLECC

2018-03-17/ http://www.ft.lk/ft-click/Printing-in-the-spotlight-at-SLECC/15-651420

Printing in the spotlight at SLECC

The Sri Lanka Printers Exhibition organised by the Sri Lanka Association of Printers (SLAP) was inaugurated yesterday at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC) under the patronage of Minister of Special Assignments Dr. Sarath Amunugama and SLAP Chairman Chandralal Jayawardana. Commercial Bank Chairman Dharmma Dheerasinghe, EDB Chairperson and Chief Executive Indira Malwatte and SLAP President Ranjith Fernando were also present as Chief Guests. The exhibition focuses on materials made with advanced technology needed for printing of newspapers

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EDB teams with international expert Dr. Franz Linser to foster medical and wellness tourism sector

2018-03-16/ http://www.ft.lk/travel-tourism/EDB-teams-with-international-expert-Dr--Franz-Linser-to-foster-medical-and-wellness-tourism-sector/27-651375

EDB teams with international expert Dr. Franz Linser to foster medical and wellness tourism sector

The EDB organised a wellness tourism seminar with Dr. Franz Linser, international wellness tourism expert from Austria on 27 February at the EDB. Around 70 participants from the Ayurveda resorts, Spa centers, Private hospitals, travel companies and tourism consultants participated this seminar along with some government officials overlook this sector.

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Thai Week Seminar in Sri Lanka promotes greater bilateral trade and investment

2018-03-14/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Thai-Week-Seminar-in-Sri-Lanka-promotes-greater-bilateral-trade-and-investment/34-651238

Thai Week Seminar in Sri Lanka promotes greater bilateral trade and investment

The Thai Week last week held a special seminar themed ‘Sri Lanka-Thailand Strategic Partnership in the making: Perspectives on trade, investment and development opportunities’ inviting an expert group of panellists to share their views and insights.

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“Why be an employee without being a generator of employment” ?

2018-03-14/ https://www.dailynews.lk/2018/03/14/business/145430/%E2%80%9Cwhy-be-employee-without-being-generator-employment%E2%80%9D

“Why be an employee without being a generator of employment” ?

Samantha Mirando, who did not take up the state position due to him after being graduated and became successful in the entrepreneurship field.

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Thailand Week Trade Fair opens investment and development opportunities for Sri Lanka

2018-03-10/ http://www.ft.lk/front-page/Thailand-Week-Trade-Fair-opens-investment-and-development-opportunities-for-Sri-Lanka/44-651006

Thailand Week Trade Fair opens investment and development opportunities for Sri Lanka

The Thailand Week Trade Fair kicked off 09-03-2018, opening many investment and development opportunities for Sri Lanka. The second edition is taking place at the BMICH and will go on till 11-03-2018.

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Australian High Commissioner calls for gender equality, empowerment in Sri Lanka

2018-03-09/ http://www.ft.lk/special-report/Australian-HC-calls-for-gender-equality--empowerment-in-SL/22-650848

Australian High Commissioner calls for gender equality, empowerment in Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka posts one of the lowest female workforce participation rates of any comparable country, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Bryce Hutchesson yesterday called on all stakeholders to promote gender equality and empowerment to unleash the potential of women in business

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Global wellness tourism expert Dr. Linser to meet Lankan industry at EDB seminar

2018-02-27/ http://www.ft.lk/travel-tourism/Global-wellness-tourism-expert-Dr--Linser-to-meet-Lankan-industry-at-EDB-seminar-today/27-650215

Global wellness tourism expert Dr. Linser to meet Lankan industry at EDB seminar

The Sri Lanka Exports Development Board (EDB) has invited Linser Hospitality Austria Managing Director Dr. Franz Linser, who is an internationally renowned wellness tourism expert, to conduct a seminar and consultancy session to the Sri Lankan Wellness Tourism service sector.

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EDB holds a Seminar for the Electronics and Electrical Sector Exporters and Potential Exporters

2018-02-22/ http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/EDB-holds-seminar-for-electronics-and-electrical-sector-exporters--146272.html

EDB holds a Seminar for the Electronics and Electrical Sector Exporters and Potential Exporters

The Export Development Board (EDB) organised a seminar for the electronics and electrical sector exporters and potential exporters in Sri Lanka to make them aware on the recent developments of the industry and the market linkages and trade and tariff concessions in identified regional markets. About 35 participants from the electronics and electrical sector attended this seminar held at the EDB.

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Success story of an unsuccessful 200 attempts to can king coconut water

2018-02-19/ http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/02/19/business/143132/success-story-unsuccessful-200-attempts-can-king-coconut-water

Success story of an unsuccessful 200 attempts to can king coconut water

Hela Coco Inventor Hareendra Mahakumara endeavouring to establish a local brand among international soft drink brands said he was unsuccessful 200 times in his attempts to can king coconut water.

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Island of Ingenuity national brand for ICT/BPM launched

2018-02-16/ http://www.ft.lk/front-page/Island-of-Ingenuity-national-brand-for-ICT-BPM-launched/44-649571

Island of Ingenuity national brand for ICT/BPM launched

Sri Lanka’s latest national branding attempt for the ICT/BPM sector ‘IOI - Island of Ingenuity’ was officially launched yesterday, with the Government assuring a Rs. 300 million investment to create a global centre of excellence in high-end product engineering, IP creation and Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO).

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SLEMEA - SLEDB Business Conference 2018 for electronics and electrical sector

2018-02-15/ Daily FT

SLEMEA - SLEDB Business Conference 2018 for electronics and electrical sector

Sri Lanka Electronics Manufacturers and Exporters Association (SLEMEA), in collaboration with Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB) recently organised a business conference for the Sri Lankan electronics and electrical industry to highlight the importance of the sector in the export market. The conference was held at the EDB and drew around 70 participants.

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EDB’s ICT/BPM sector national brand launch

2018-02-14/ Ceylon Today

EDB’s ICT/BPM sector national brand launch

The official brand launch of the Sri Lanka ICT/BPM sector, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) with Asian Development Bank (ADB) using technical assistance funding from the Japan Fund, will be held at the Lotus Conference Room, BMICH, on 15-02-2018.

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EDB, SLGJA partner to attract innovative jewellery design talent

2018-02-08/ http://www.ft.lk/business/EDB--SLGJA-partner-to-attract-innovative-jewellery-design-talent/34-649034

EDB, SLGJA partner to attract innovative jewellery design talent

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) in collaboration with Academy of Design (AOD) launched a One Year Diploma in Jewellery Designing............

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Rattan Craft to intensify handicraft exports

2018-02-08/ http://dailynews.lk/2018/02/08/business/142213/rattan-craft-intensify-handicraft-exports

Rattan Craft to intensify handicraft exports

Sri Lanka is a fertile ground for handicraft artisans.  It is no secret that the creations of their hands are invincible in the world...........

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