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Last update21:32:41 UTC 2013

INTEC mega event launch today

intecOver twenty five global partners operating on the platforms of systems solutions, technology and technical expertise for the building services vertical will converge at Hilton Hotel, Colombo today for the very first time in Sri Lanka under the single banner of INTEC Systems and Solutions.  This is an integrated MEP, ELV and Fire Life Safety systems and solutions provider to the construction and engineering industries in Sri Lanka.

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Sri Lanka brief envoys on Commonwealth Business Forum

neomalDeputy Minister of External Affairs, Neomal Perera, met the envoys of 79 countries accredited to Sri Lanka from New Delhi this week and briefed them about the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) that will be held in Colombo from 12-14 November 2013 preceding the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). He explained to the envoys that CHOGM is being held in Asia which is now a region of high growth and opportunity, after a lapse of 25 years, and that the Commonwealth Business Forum 2013 would be a useful platform for all countries to forge flourishing economic links and for business persons to interact with Heads of Government and senior officials as well. Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Nivard Cabraal and High Commissioner Prasad Kariyawasam joined the Deputy Minister at the briefings.

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Zarook - Bank of Ceylon's new Chairman assumes duties

razikPresident’s Counsel, former diplomat and  Head of several state Institutions Razik Zarook assumed duties as the Chairman of Bank of Ceylon.  He succeeds Dr. Gamini Wickramasinghe, who resigned last week after serving the bank for six years.

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Call on Vice Governor of Hunan Province of China by Dy. Minister of Plantation Industries

china teaEarl Gunasekara, Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries visited Shanghai on a familiarization tour in early January organized by the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Shanghai on the request of Sri Lanka Tea Board.

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FDI investments doubled last year

FDI-1Foreign Direct Investments received by the country doubled to 2 Billion U.S.Dollars last year compared to One Billion U.S.Dollars received in the year 2011.

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TRC reduces broadband tax

broadbandSri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has reduced the telecommunication levy on internet broadband connections effective from Tuesday (01).

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Strategic plan for the Textile Sector

EDB Export Development Board Sri LankaSri Lanka Export Development Board has drawn up a five year strategic plan to facilitate investments in modern technology for fabric production and textile processing and Human Resource Development by granting initial period of protection for domestic purchases of products of right quality and price.

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