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Tag: Free Trade Agreement

GMOA gives notice of countrywide strike
LOCAL

GMOA gives notice of countrywide strike

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said yesterday that it would launch a countrywide strike commencing August 3 if the…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/07/2018
Over $ 16 b investment projects under discussion with Singapore: BOI
BUSINESSMain Story

Over $ 16 b investment projects under discussion with Singapore: BOI

Sri Lanka is gearing to reap the benefits of the Free Trade Agreement with Singapore, with four mega projects being…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/07/2018
Pakistan Furniture Council Delegation to visit Sri Lanka this week to explore trade opportunities
BUSINESS

Pakistan Furniture Council Delegation to visit Sri Lanka this week to explore trade opportunities

A high level delegation of Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka this week to explore new…

byFaraz Shauketaly26/04/2018
Prime Minister to leave for Singapore today to attend ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ investor forum :
BUSINESS

Prime Minister to leave for Singapore today to attend ‘Invest Sri Lanka’ investor forum :

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave for Singapore today to participate in the ‘Invest Sri Lanka’…

byFaraz Shauketaly01/03/2018
Compete to deliver: PM
BUSINESSMain Story

Compete to deliver: PM

PM as Chief Guest at Interbrand-Daily FT Best Sri Lankan Brands Awards expresses confidence private sector can  compete internationally but must…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/12/201712/12/2017
Opinion: Budget 2018 – Will Clarity in Thought Translate to Clarity in Action?
OPINIONS

Opinion: Budget 2018 – Will Clarity in Thought Translate to Clarity in Action?

By Kithmina Hewage &Harini Weerasekera Slow growth, declining export earnings and FDI inflows, and inadequate foreign exchange reserve cover characterize…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/11/2017

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