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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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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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EDB conducted a Briefing Session on Indonesian Investment opportunities for Foreign Investors

2024-07-17

EDB conducted a Briefing Session on Indonesian Investment opportunities for Foreign Investors

EDB in collaboration with Sri Lanka Embassy in Jakarta organized a briefing session to discuss on “Indonesian Investment opportunities for Foreign Investors” with Directorate of Investment Promotion of Indonesia and the Ministry of Investments of Indonesia on 12thJuly 2024.

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Foreign Students in Sri Lanka Universities : New Cabinet Decision

2024-07-17

Foreign Students in Sri Lanka Universities : New Cabinet Decision

Cabinet approval has been granted for the proposal on the criteria for minimum qualification for enrolment of foreign students in degree-awarding institutions in Sri Lanka.

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EDB Hosts Awareness Workshop on Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka

2024-07-05

EDB Hosts Awareness Workshop on Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted a workshop on the Fair Trade Certification Process in Sri Lanka bringing 02 prominent certification entities to a one platform. The workshop aimed to educate Sri Lankan producers and exporters about Fair Trade certification processes and the importance of acquiring such certification.

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Global Textile and Clothing Programme Phase II (GTEX2)

2024-07-03

Global Textile and Clothing Programme Phase II (GTEX2)

Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDCA) together with the International Trade Center (ITC) made arrangements to launch the “Second phase of the Global program on Textile and Clothing (GTEX2)” in Sri Lanka to ehnace the capabilities of the Sri Lanka apparel sector to increase its presence in global market.

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EDB Conducts an Awareness Seminar on Smart Solutions for Agriculture & Aquaculture Exporters

2024-07-01

EDB Conducts an Awareness Seminar on Smart Solutions for Agriculture & Aquaculture Exporters

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently hosted an insightful seminar titled "Smart Solutions for Agricultural & Aquaculture Exporters", together with a smart solutions providing company, E Gravity Solutions Pvt Ltd. More than 45 participants from Agriculture & Aquaculture industry attended this interactive seminar.

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EDB in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka organised a technical exposure & capacity building programme on “Thailand food & beverage industry – innovation & marketing/branding”

2024-06-26

EDB in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka organised a technical exposure & capacity building programme on “Thailand food & beverage industry – innovation & marketing/branding”

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Sri Lanka organized a Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme for 11 export oriented food & Beverage entrepreneurs coinciding “THAIFEX – Anuga Asia -2024”, Bangkok, Thailand.

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Sri Lanka's Export Performance in May 2024

2024-06-26

Sri Lanka's Export Performance in May 2024

As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the merchandise export performance in May 2024 amounted to US$ 960.2 million, recorded an increase of 9.4 % compared to the preceding month, April 2024. Furthermore, export performance in May 2024 decreased by 5.81 % compared to May 2023. Figure 1 shows Monthly Merchandise export performance from the year 2021 to May 2024.

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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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