RECOMMENDATIONS TO EMPOWER WOMEN
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) marked International Women’s Day with the release of its report aimed at empowering women in the informal sector
BOURSE ENCOURAGES ESG REPORTING
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has released a publication aimed at assisting listed companies to effectively communicate environmental, social and governance
TEA FACTORIES UNDER INVESTIGATION
The Sri Lanka Tea Board is conducting an investigation into tea factories across Sri Lanka with the aim of maintaining the image of ‘Ceylon Tea’ in the international market
UNIFIED POLICY AGENDA FOR GROWTH
A unified economic policy and management framework is needed to address macroeconomic issues and achieve economic growth, according to Professor Lalith Samarakoon
EXPORT GROWTH ON THE CARDS: EDB
Export Development Board (EDB) Chairperson and Chief Executive Indira Malwatte stated that the Sri Lankan export sector is expected to record an improvement in performance with an increase in value and volumes.
‘THAILAND WEEK’ TRADE EXPOSITION
The second edition of the Thailand Week Trade Fair took place from 9 to 11 March at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
NEW BUSINESS MODEL FOR APPARELS
A new business model is to be implemented by the apparel industry to achieve US$ 5 billion in exports in 2018, according to Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) Secretary General Tuly Cooray
INITIATIVES TO CURB CHILD MARRIAGE
The prevalence of child marriages is decreasing globally, according to UNICEF, with Sri Lanka having one of the lowest child marriage rates in South Asia.
DISARMAMENT DECISION COMMENDED
The decision to establish five subsidiary bodies to discuss items in the Conference on Disarmament’s (CD) agenda and resume the conference’s work towards negotiating disarmament was commended
WELLNESS TOURISM TO BE PROMOTED
Chairperson and Chief Executive of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Indira Malwatte stated that a plan of action has been formulated for the development
PROSPECTS FOR UNEMPLOYED GRADS
President Maithripala Sirisena, speaking at an event held at the Weber Stadium in Batticaloa on 3 March, made a pledge to implement a programme that would provide job opportunities to all unemployed
INVESTMENT FORUM IN SINGAPORE
The Invest Sri Lanka Forum – organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), Securities and Exchange of Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka, and Singapore-Sri Lanka Business Association – was held in Singapore on 2
SUPPORT FOR ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCERS
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) of Sri Lanka says initiatives are being undertaken to support biodegradable polythene manufacturers
WORLD BANK LAUDS HEALTH SYSTEM
In a case study on universal healthcare, the World Bank has praised the Sri Lankan health system for achieving strong health outcomes
EXPORT IMPORT GROWTH IN DECEMBER
Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpassed US$ 1 billion in December while the nation’s highest export earnings were also recorded in 2017
ECONOMY LIKELY TO RECOVER: CBSL
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Monetary Board has noted that the expected growth in demand and foreign direct investment is likely to aid the country’s economy to recover from the adverse weather
YALA PARK EARNS THE MOST IN 2017
The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Wildlife has revealed that Yala National Park earned the highest income of Sri Lanka’s national parks in 2017
THAILAND SEEKS APPROVAL FOR FTA
Director General of the Trade Negotiations Department of Thailand Auramon Supthaweethum has stated that Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is looking to sign an FTA with Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA TO BECOME A DIGITAL HUB
Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama recently praised Sri Lanka’s IT industry as being a remarkable success story in the country’s economy.
HIGHWAY SPEED DETECTION SYSTEMS
The Expressway Operation Maintenance and Management Division announced that a new system would be set up on expressways from 14 February onwards to detect speeding vehicles and fine drivers
