Trade Relations

Sri Lankan Trade Delegation Strengthens Ties with Australian Food Industry

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate General in Melbourne (SLCG) and the Sri Lanka-Australia Chamber of Commerce (SLACC), successfully organized a trade delegation to Melbourne, Australia, from September 2 to 6. This initiative brought together 17 distinguished Sri Lankan companies, chosen through a rigorous selection process based

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Business

Aviyana Named Main Sponsor of Sri Lanka Trade Fair Dubai 2024

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

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Stock Market

Maharaja Foods Debuts on Colombo Stock Exchange

Maharaja Foods Ltd., a leading producer and exporter of authentic Sri Lankan food and spices, is set to commence secondary market trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today. The company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO), which opened on July 4, was oversubscribed and closed on the first day, highlighting the significant interest in Maharaja Foods.

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Business

Sri Lanka’s June Merchandise Exports Rise 2.58% to Over USD 1 Billion

Sri Lanka’s merchandise export performance for June 2024 reached USD 1,031.2 million, marking a 2.58% increase compared to June 2023, according to provisional data from Sri Lanka Customs. This rise is attributed to higher earnings from exports of apparel and textiles, tea, rubber-based products, coconut-based products, food and beverages, and spices and concentrates. Compared to

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