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BOI initiates industry dialogue on reciprocal US tariffs and the way forward

Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) Arjuna Hearth has invited all top 50 exporters of the BOI in key industries to open...

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CMA CGM strengthens partnership with SLPA Terminals, achieves milestone volume

CMA CGM, one of the world’s top three shipping lines, continues to reinforce its long-standing partnership with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA)...

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South Asian garment makers anxious about future after Trump’s ‘shock’ tariffs

Manufacturers and suppliers across Asia are anxious over the future of apparel hubs following Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs that they believe could endanger...

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Thousands of apparel sector jobs at risk due to U.S. tariff policy

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has expressed its concern over the Reciprocal Tariff policy announced by the US government. The new tariffs proposed could...

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Vehicle imports hampered by delays at Finance Ministry

Industry leaders are raising concerns over delays in decision-making within the Ministry of Finance, particularly regarding vehicle imports, which they say have hindered...

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Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka sign deal to strengthen capital market cooperation

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), and Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 27...

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Lanka India Business Association launched in Sri Lanka

The economic winds are blowing eastwards. And after decades of the West being the engine of the global economy, it’s now the turn...

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ITC SheTrades Outlook celebrates gender-inclusive policy reforms in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan Export Development Board (EDB) is proud to host the newly launched SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, marking a milestone in the...