Economics

Sri Lanka and Indonesia Collaborate for UK Tariff Benefits on Apparel Exports

Sri Lanka and Indonesia are set to submit a joint application to enhance their apparel exports under the United Kingdom’s tariff preference scheme for developing countries, according to a cabinet statement. Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT) and the UK Generalized Scheme of Preferences (UK GSP) have replaced

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Business

SLIBC Leads Business Promotion Mission to Indonesia

The Sri Lanka-Indonesia Business Council (SLIBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully concluded a Business Promotion Mission to Indonesia from 6 October to 11 October 2024. The mission aimed to strengthen trade, investment, and business ties between Sri Lanka and Indonesia while exploring collaborative opportunities across key industries. The delegation included 14 Sri Lankan

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Tourism

Great News for Travelers! Free Visa Entry Extended Indefinitely for Seven Countries

Sri Lanka is rolling out the welcome mat for tourists! The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that free visa entry for citizens of seven countries has been extended indefinitely. This decision, communicated through a circular issued on May 30th by Immigration Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya, applies to travelers from India, Indonesia, China, Russia,

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