India grants greater market access for Sri Lankan products
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Apparel and Proessed meat sector to benefit
The Government of India has approved the Sri Lankan request for removal of the fabric sourcing condition, bringing to 8 million pieces the number of garments that can be exported from Sri Lanka to India duty-free, under the terms of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement.
Customs to implement ASYCUDA world system
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Sri Lanka Customs is now in the final stages of automating its processes to ensure that the trade is facilitated to the maximum with no operational delays at a minimal cost. The ASYCUDA World system is now being fully implemented for both Imports and Exports trades.
President inaugurates Sri Lanka Business Forum
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa met leaders of Japan’s corporate and industry sectors and inaugurated the Sri Lanka Business Forum Friday Morning (15) on the final day of his four-day official visit to Japan.
Special People’s Bank Account for women
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In conjunction with the International Women’s Day, the People's Bank has launched a special banking scheme for women under the title "Vanitha Vasana Wish Tree".
CBF will bring investment opportunities to Sri Lanka - Chairman
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The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2013 to be held in the Sri Lankan capital in November will bring investment opportunities to the island, the Chairman of the Commonwealth Business Council, Dr. Mohan Kaul said.
SLT PEO TV launches Top Kids Channels
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Pioneering IPTV services provider SLT PEO TV has taken kids entertainment a step further by introducing the two most popular children’s channels - Cartoon Network and POGO in Sri Lanka. The channels, were launched on Wednesday (06) bringig children’s hit programmes such as Ben 10, Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry,M.A.D. (Music Art and Dance), etc. thereby adding action, fantasy, humour, arts and crafts and much more to the lives of kids across the country. Consumers can watch both these channels in English.
HSBC, Citi, Barclays to handle $1 billion Sri Lanka NSB bond sale: sources
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HSBC (0005.HK)(HSBA.L), Citibank (C.N) and Barclays (BARC.L) will be the lead managers for an international bond sale of up to $1 billion for Sri Lanka's state-owned National Savings Bank (NSB), sources said on Wednesday.
