A reputed Business Journal commends Sri Lanka’s tourist industry
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Sri Lanka’s tourist boom and the tourist prospects and facilities available have attracted William Spain the staff writer of MarketWatch, the commercial edition of the Wall Street to write an exclusive piece on Sri Lanka.
Gem & Jewellery sector targets one billion dollar industry by 2016
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The gem, diamond and jewellery sector has secured an over all growth of 46 percent as at February 29, 2012 earning a revenue of Rs 10,851 million in comparison with the corresponding figure of Rs 7,449 million in 2011.
Sri Lanka forecasts lower economic growth in 2012
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Sri Lanka Central Bank’s projections now indicate that Sri Lanka’s GDP is likely to record a growth of 7.2 per cent in 2012, from the earlier projection of 8 per cent. At the same time, the recent policy measures are expected to lead to a moderation of aggregate demand which will have a dampening effect on prices, thereby offsetting to some extent, the supply side pressures on prices as a result of the recent upward adjustments to administered prices.
Mahinda and Namal attends Sri Lanka Promo Seminar in Tokyo
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A Sri Lanka Promotional Seminar and Dinner Reception was held on Friday (09) at the Happo-en Hotel in Tokyo with over 160 business and corporate leaders, potential investors, and invitees from the travel, tourism and tea trades in attendance.
SriLankan Airlines on the 'Silk Route'
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Business class passengers, departing Bandaranaike International Airport on SriLankan Airlines, to any of its 34 online destinations, could avail of a unique 'Silk Route' offer which streamlines check-in, customs, immigration & security formalities
Agro Exhibition and Trade Fair 2012
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The three day Agro Exhibition and Trade Fair 2012 scheduled to be held in Ampara is expected to benefit over 23,000 farming communities in the districts of Ampara, Batticaloa and Monaragala.
Bumper stocks of paddy purchased from all districts
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The Paddy Marketing Board said that already over 1,600 metric tons of paddy has been purchased and 800 metric tons of this amount were purchased from the Ampara district.
