Economics

Indian Expert Urges Sri Lanka to Explore Bran Oil Production from Paddy Seeds

Sri Lanka should explore the production of bran oil from paddy seeds and husks, similar to practices in India, according to Dr. B. V. Mehta, a veteran in the Indian vegetable oil industry. Speaking at a workshop on vegetable oils hosted by the Nucleus Foundation at Cosmic by Citrus, Lotus Tower, Colombo, Dr. Mehta criticized

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Economics

Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024 Tackles Talent Drain

The Sri Lanka Human Capital Summit 2024, held at Temple Trees in Colombo on Thursday, July 18, aims to address the country’s pressing talent drain issue. Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed are scheduled to speak at the event. Key stakeholders will focus on the talent drain threatening Sri

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Industry Analysis

Sri Lanka Launches GTEX2 with Swiss SECO to Boost Apparel Industry

The Export Development Board (EDB) has formed a strategic partnership with Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) to implement the second phase of the Global Program on Textile and Clothing (GTEX2), aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. This five-year program, running from 2024 to 2027, is funded by the Swiss Government and organized

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