FT CLICKEXPO 2012 Fashion
A fashion show was a key highlight of the 4-day Sri Lanka Expo 2012 which concluded on Saturday. The fashion show brought some of the finest creations and designs in apparel, handlooms and other Sri Lankan crafts. Here are some highlights
Sri Lankan International Society holds gala
The Sri Lankan Society International (SLSI) had its annual Gala Event recently at the main ballroom of the Galadari Hotel. It was held to raise funds for charitable and individual micro projects by SLSI
Investor interest
Many investors from around the globe showed interest in investing in Sri Lanka, with hundreds of investors and service providers flocking to Expo 2012 at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa held discussions with investor groups who participated in Expo 2012 from Belgium, Korea, United Kingdom, Japan, Hong Kong, China, Italy, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia and Dubai at his Ministry yesterday. The UK business delegation was led by British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka John Rankin and High Commissioner for Sri Lanka to the UK Dr. Chris Nonis, while the Italian business delegation was led by Fabrizio Pio Arpea, Ambassador for Italy in Sri Lanka and Asitha Perera, Ambassador for Sri Lanka to Italy.
– Pix by Chaminda Hittatiya
Exploring Expo 2012
Featuring over 370 local exporters of which 70 were from the SME sector, Expo 2012 saw a number of international buyers as well as locals visiting the stalls on display on day two of the event – Pix by Daminda Harsha Perera
Export extravaganza
Sri Lanka’s largest mega trade, investment and tourism promotion initiative ‘Expo 2012’ was inaugurated yesterday at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Photojournalist Daminda Harsha Perera captured these scenes at the event
JASTECA crowns best in 5S
The Japan Sri Lanka Technical and Cultural Association (JASTECA) last week held the 16th annual Taiki Akimoto 5S Awards ceremony. Since the awards were launched, nearly 650 companies have taken part with the 2011 competition drawing around 785 companies representing various sectors.
VEET Miss Sri Lanka for the World 2012
VEET continues with Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012 for the sixth consecutive year.
United Colors of Benetton in town
United Colors of Benetton opened at Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 3 recently. Chief Guests at the event were Faiszer and Rifa Musthapha.
SLPA hosts cultural show
The Sri Lanka Ports Authority hosted the 12th IAPH Asia/Oceania Regional Meeting and Ports Forum, the largest gathering of the world port community, and as part of the proceedings held a cultural show and cocktails at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa theatre for the visiting delegates recently
Apparel Sourcing Association AGM
The Sri Lanka Apparel Sourcing Association held its 19th Annual General Meeting on Friday at Waters Edge Battaramulla. British High Commissioner for Sri Lanka John Rankin was the Chief Guest at the event
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