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Tag: european union

EU parliamentary team to visit Sri Lanka to evaluate results of accession to GSP+
BUSINESS

EU parliamentary team to visit Sri Lanka to evaluate results of accession to GSP+

A team of European Parliament members will visit Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6 to evaluate the first results…

byFaraz Shauketaly03/04/2018
European ambassadors visiting Kandy underscore need to redouble efforts to support national reconciliation in Sri Lanka
LOCAL

European ambassadors visiting Kandy underscore need to redouble efforts to support national reconciliation in Sri Lanka

The Ambassador of the European Union, Tung-Laï Margue, the Ambassador of Romania, Dr. Victor Chiujdea, and the Ambassador of Switzerland…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/03/2018
Oxfam says Haiti director admitted using prostitutes
WORLD

Oxfam says Haiti director admitted using prostitutes

Oxfam’s country director in Haiti admitted to using prostitutes at his residence during a relief mission before resigning in 2011,…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/02/2018
CB keeps policy rates unchanged: Economy currently operating below potential
BUSINESSMain Story

CB keeps policy rates unchanged: Economy currently operating below potential

Sri Lanka will keep policy rates unchanged in February as the economy is stabilizing with improvements in trade figures, the…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/02/2018
Fish exports increased by over 45% this year after EU ban lifted
BUSINESS

Fish exports increased by over 45% this year after EU ban lifted

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development says the fish exports increased significantly after the ban imposed by…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/12/2017
‘Celebrating Partnerships’ showcases the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka
BUSINESS

‘Celebrating Partnerships’ showcases the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka

Celebrating Partnerships, an exhibition on the European Union’s support to district development in Sri Lanka, was jointly inaugurated in Colombo…

byFaraz Shauketaly14/12/2017
‘Living Heritage’ showcasing heritage of Sri Lankan capital Colombo on 13-14 December
LOCAL

‘Living Heritage’ showcasing heritage of Sri Lankan capital Colombo on 13-14 December

‘Living Heritage’ a two-day event to showcase and promote the heritage of Colombo which is at risk of being lost…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/12/2017
SL gaining from improving global economy: CB Chief
BUSINESSMain Story

SL gaining from improving global economy: CB Chief

Revival of major economies results in good export earnings for SL in past five months Insists firms stand to gain from China’s massive capital…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/12/2017
State Minister pledges to make the fisheries industry third biggest foreign exchange earner
BUSINESS

State Minister pledges to make the fisheries industry third biggest foreign exchange earner

State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Dilip Wedaarachchi says making the blue economy a reality, the fisheries industry…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/11/2017
EU-Sri Lanka Trade Related Assistance project publishes GSP+ Business Guide for Sri Lankan exporters
BUSINESS

EU-Sri Lanka Trade Related Assistance project publishes GSP+ Business Guide for Sri Lankan exporters

European Union-Sri Lanka Trade Related Assistance project has published a GSP+ Business Guide which provides an overview of relevant information…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/11/2017

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