Sri Lanka's Apex Organisation for Export Promotion
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.
2018-04-19/ http://www.ft.lk/it-telecom-tech/Sri-Lanka-s-ICT-BPM-brand--Island-of-Ingenuity--debuts-in-London/50-653514
The national brand for the Sri Lanka ICT/BPM sector was launched in London on 18-04-2018
2018-04-03/ http://www.ft.lk/agriculture/Ceylon-Cinnamon--Ceylon-Tea-to-be-recognised-as-Geographical-Indications-in-Sri-Lanka/31-652578
Sri Lanka is the leading exporter of true cinnamon to the world and holds 80% of the world market share for true cinnamon.....
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
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
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.
2018-03-14/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Thai-Week-Seminar-in-Sri-Lanka-promotes-greater-bilateral-trade-and-investment/34-651238
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.
2018-03-14/ https://www.dailynews.lk/2018/03/14/business/145430/%E2%80%9Cwhy-be-employee-without-being-generator-employment%E2%80%9D
Samantha Mirando, who did not take up the state position due to him after being graduated and became successful in the entrepreneurship field.
2018-03-10/ http://www.ft.lk/front-page/Thailand-Week-Trade-Fair-opens-investment-and-development-opportunities-for-Sri-Lanka/44-651006
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.
2018-03-09/ http://www.ft.lk/special-report/Australian-HC-calls-for-gender-equality--empowerment-in-SL/22-650848
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
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
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.
2018-02-22/ http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/EDB-holds-seminar-for-electronics-and-electrical-sector-exporters--146272.html
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.
2018-02-19/ http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/02/19/business/143132/success-story-unsuccessful-200-attempts-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.
2018-02-16/ http://www.ft.lk/front-page/Island-of-Ingenuity-national-brand-for-ICT-BPM-launched/44-649571
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).
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.
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.
2018-02-08/ http://www.ft.lk/business/EDB--SLGJA-partner-to-attract-innovative-jewellery-design-talent/34-649034
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............
2018-02-08/ http://dailynews.lk/2018/02/08/business/142213/rattan-craft-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...........
2018-02-06/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Highlights-of-Sri-Lanka-Singapore-FTA-which-makes-watershed--in-Sri-Lankan-economy/34-648827
On 23 January, Sri Lanka marked a significant watershed in the development of its economy when it signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Singapore after 18 months of negotiations between the trade negotiation teams of both countries.
A group of UK Parliamentarians headed by MP Ranil Jayawardena visited EDB recently and discussed the current trade scenario as well as the future potential......
2018-01-30/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Federation-of-Malaysian-Manufacturers-trade-delegation-visit-to-EDB/34-648394
At the request by the Sri Lanka High Commission in Malaysia the EDB met the trade delegation from Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) on 23 January 2018 at EDB....
