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
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh, in partnership with the Coconut Development Authority, successfully organized the debut participation of 10 Sri Lankan companies manufacturing coconut-based products at the 41st Saudi Agriculture Expo 2024. Held from October 21–24 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event marked a significant milestone for Sri Lankan agricultural
Aviyana, Sri Lanka’s premier 7-star hotel, has officially signed on as the main sponsor for the highly anticipated Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024. The event, scheduled for November 2 and 3, 2024, at the Crown Plaza in Dubai, aims to strengthen business ties between Sri Lankan exporters and Gulf buyers by showcasing the country’s
Tobias Pierlings, Director and Head of Division for South Asia and Southeast Asia at the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, along with a delegation from the German Embassy in Sri Lanka, visited Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week to explore potential business opportunities and assess the port’s capabilities. During the visit,
The Embassy and Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka inaugurated the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the prestigious 70th Bangkok Gems and Jewellery Fair on September 9, marking a key moment in Sri Lanka’s global trade efforts. The event was officially inaugurated by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce Permanent Secretary, Vuttikrai Leewiraphan, highlighting the collaborative relationship between Sri
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Vietnam, successfully organized the participation of Sri Lankan pharmaceutical manufacturers at the 22nd Medi Pharm Expo Vietnam 2024, held from August 1 to 3, 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Recognized as a promising sector for export and foreign
The 15th edition of “Intex Sri Lanka,” South Asia’s leading international textile sourcing platform, officially began at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre in Colombo on August 8, 2024. The event will run until August 9. The opening ceremony featured notable guests, including Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Deputy High Commissioner of the High Commission of India
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore, in partnership with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka (NGJA), organized the Sri Lanka pavilion at the 19th Singapore International Jewellery Expo (SIJE) 2024. The event took place from July 11 to 14 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Four Sri Lankan companies—Cara Jewellers, Ceylon