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NOCU organized an awareness workshop an Organic Farming for International Markets Prospects

2018-11-30

NOCU organized an awareness workshop an Organic Farming for International Markets Prospects

NOCU organized an awareness workshop for the stakeholders engaged in organic agriculture related activities to educate them on the role of NOCU and international market prospects for organic agriculture products. Workshop was held on 29th November 2018 at the EDB 3rd Floor Auditorium. This workshop was organized for Growers/Farmers, Processors, Traders, Exporters, Importers Other organic related entrepreneurs etc.

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EDB organising Inward Buyer Delegation from Japan

2018-11-21/ http://www.ft.lk/business/EDB-organising-Inward-Buyer-Delegation-from-Japan/34-667280

EDB organising Inward Buyer Delegation from Japan

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Japan is organising an Inward Buyer Delegation from Japan, from 3-5 December with the objective of developing business linkages between Sri Lankan companies and the Japanese buyers and to increase awareness among Sri Lankan exporters on the Japanese market.

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Sri Lanka participates in China International Import Expo

2018-11-16/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Sri-Lanka-participates-in-China-International-Import-Expo/34-666878

Sri Lanka participates in China International Import Expo

Sri Lanka participated in the first China International Import Expo (CIIE) held in Shanghai from 5-10 November 2018.</p

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Promotion of Sri Lanka Food & Beverages Products at the ‘World’s Largest Food innovation Exhibition’ -SIAL France under the national pavilion organized by the EDB

2018-11-16

Promotion of Sri Lanka Food & Beverages Products at the ‘World’s Largest Food innovation Exhibition’ -SIAL France under the national pavilion organized by the EDB

The Salon International de l'Agroalimentaire (SIAL) one of the largest food innovation exhibitions in the world dedicated for agri-food industry, food retail and institutional & commercial catering was held in Paris, France from 21st to 25th October 2018 with the participation of 7200 exhibitors from 110 countries representing 85% of international exhibitors and 160,000 trade visitors from 194 countries.

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EDB, Sri Lanka Consulate in Mumbai, organize Programme for SMEs

2018-11-02/ http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/11/02/business/167271/edb-sri-lanka-consulate-mumbai-organize-programme-smes

EDB, Sri Lanka Consulate in Mumbai, organize Programme for SMEs

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, India organized a Production Process Improvement and Market Penetration Programme for 10 export ready SMEs identified under 2000 New Exporters Development Programme, coinciding with “Annapoorana – World of Food India 2018” from September 26 – October 2, 2018 in Mumbai, India.

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Import Promotion Desk of Germany to partner EDB

2018-10-05/ http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/10/05/business/164603/import-promotion-desk-germany-partner-edb

Import Promotion Desk of Germany to partner EDB

The Chairperson and Chief Executive, EDB Indira Malwatte together with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Germany had extremely fruitful discussions with officers from Import Promotion Desk (IPD), the German initiatives for import promotion of selected countries.

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EDB Presents 22nd Presidential Export Awards

2018-09-21

EDB Presents 22nd Presidential Export Awards

The 22nd Presidential Export Awards Ceremony was held to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the Exporters at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo, on September 18, 2018, under the patronage of His Excellency Maithripala Sirisena the President of Sri Lanka.

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Minister Malik Samarawickrama calls for more exports – the way forward for Sri Lanka

2018-09-20/ Source at: Daily FT

Minister Malik Samarawickrama calls for more exports – the way forward for Sri Lanka

Following is the address by Minister Malik Samarawickrama at the Presidential Export Awardson 18 September 

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NES IMPLEMENTATION COMMENCES

2018-09-06/ https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20180906/282711932912114

NES IMPLEMENTATION COMMENCES

The National Export Strategy (NES) has started sailing in the high waves after obtaining the Cabinet approval and the launch with all the stakeholders of the NES. The NES, a flagship development project spearheaded by the Development Strategies and International Trade Ministry and Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with the public-private partnership, commenced its implementation.

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EDB, Sri Lanka Embassy in Thailand organize Technical Exposure, Capacity Building Programme

2018-06-29

EDB, Sri Lanka Embassy in Thailand organize Technical Exposure, Capacity Building Programme

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Thailand organized a Technical Exposure and Capacity Building Programme for 13 export ready SMEs identified under 2000 New Exporters Development Programme including Women Entrepreneurs, coinciding with the “THAIFEX - World of Food Asia-2018” from May 28 to June 2, 2018 in Thailand.

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Sri Lanka finds prospects to trade with Malaysia

2018-06-22

Sri Lanka finds prospects to trade with Malaysia

Being the Strategic Partner of the Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2018 organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) 2018 from 19th to 21st June 2018, the EDB collaborated with CCC in organizing foreign buyers delegation for the event considering the benefits that will accrue to the development of exports through establishment of trade links, creating investment opportunities into the export sectors and image building efforts of the country.

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EDB says National Export Strategy ready for Cabinet approval

2018-06-19/ http://www.dailymirror.lk/article/EDB-says-National-Export-Strategy-ready-for-Cabinet-approval--151455.html

EDB says National Export Strategy ready for Cabinet approval

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) yesterday said the National Export Strategy (NES) it has designed in collaboration with the export sector stakeholders is ready to be presented to the Cabinet of Ministers for approval.

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Food Safety and Standard Authority India to recognise Sri Lankan Food Labs

2018-05-21/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Food-Safety-and-Standard-Authority-India-to-recognise-Sri-Lankan-Food-Labs/34-655483

Food Safety and Standard Authority India to recognise Sri Lankan Food Labs

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is in the process of developing new export diversification strategies to increase the share of exports by effective utilisation of provisions under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed between Sri Lanka and India.

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EDB awareness program for Southern Province entrepreneurs to establish 2000 exporters by 2020

2018-05-16/ http://www.ft.lk/business/EDB-awareness-program-for-Southern-Province-entrepreneurs-to-establish-2-000-exporters-by-2020/34-655151

EDB awareness program for Southern Province entrepreneurs to establish 2000 exporters by 2020

Sri Lanka Export Development Board organised an awareness program for the entrepreneurs of the Southern Province on the national program to establish 2,000 new exporters. The program was held at the Sanaya Hotel, Matara on Friday, 11 May.

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A concerted effort for Sri Lanka to expand trade in Pakistan – Visiting Pakistan Delegation -26th & 27th April 2018

2018-05-04

A concerted effort for Sri Lanka to expand trade in Pakistan – Visiting Pakistan Delegation -26th & 27th April 2018

The Sri Lanka Export Development Board under the directive of the Hon. Malik Samarawickrama, Minister of Development Strategies & International Trade arranged a successful inward delegation from Pakistan following the research done by EDB in 2017 on new opportunities in Pakistan, the 2nd largest economy in South Asia. This mission also focused on maximizing trade under the Pakistan Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (PSFTA) to achieve the export earnings of US$ 20 million in 2020.

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Thai Week Seminar in Sri Lanka promotes greater bilateral trade and investment

2018-03-14/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Thai-Week-Seminar-in-Sri-Lanka-promotes-greater-bilateral-trade-and-investment/34-651238

Thai Week Seminar in Sri Lanka promotes greater bilateral trade and investment

The Thai Week last week held a special seminar themed ‘Sri Lanka-Thailand Strategic Partnership in the making: Perspectives on trade, investment and development opportunities’ inviting an expert group of panellists to share their views and insights.

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Thailand Week Trade Fair opens investment and development opportunities for Sri Lanka

2018-03-10/ http://www.ft.lk/front-page/Thailand-Week-Trade-Fair-opens-investment-and-development-opportunities-for-Sri-Lanka/44-651006

Thailand Week Trade Fair opens investment and development opportunities for Sri Lanka

The Thailand Week Trade Fair kicked off 09-03-2018, opening many investment and development opportunities for Sri Lanka. The second edition is taking place at the BMICH and will go on till 11-03-2018.

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Australian High Commissioner calls for gender equality, empowerment in Sri Lanka

2018-03-09/ http://www.ft.lk/special-report/Australian-HC-calls-for-gender-equality--empowerment-in-SL/22-650848

Australian High Commissioner calls for gender equality, empowerment in Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka posts one of the lowest female workforce participation rates of any comparable country, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Bryce Hutchesson yesterday called on all stakeholders to promote gender equality and empowerment to unleash the potential of women in business

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Success story of an unsuccessful 200 attempts to can king coconut water

2018-02-19/ http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/02/19/business/143132/success-story-unsuccessful-200-attempts-can-king-coconut-water

Success story of an unsuccessful 200 attempts to can king coconut water

Hela Coco Inventor Hareendra Mahakumara endeavouring to establish a local brand among international soft drink brands said he was unsuccessful 200 times in his attempts to can king coconut water.

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Highlights of Sri Lanka-Singapore FTA which makes watershed in Sri Lankan economy

2018-02-06/ http://www.ft.lk/business/Highlights-of-Sri-Lanka-Singapore-FTA-which-makes-watershed--in-Sri-Lankan-economy/34-648827

Highlights of Sri Lanka-Singapore FTA which makes watershed in Sri Lankan economy

On 23 January, Sri Lanka marked a significant watershed in the development of its economy when it signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Singapore after 18 months of negotiations between the trade negotiation teams of both countries.

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