BusinessExpo 2014 coming next
Sri Lanka now wants to run its’ successful international Sri Lanka Expo series once in very two years.
“Under the directive of Mahinda Rajapaksa, our President, we are now planning to host this international series once in every two years. As a result, our next Sri Lanka Expo series is now being primed to be held in early 2014,” announced Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen.
PC House introduces ‘9 TO 9’ dedicated IT help-line
The PCH 9 to 9 Showroom, Sri Lanka’s first super market style IT Store in the Sri Lankan market dedicated to bringing consumers the very best in IT products and services, celebrated its second year with the launch of its new 9 to 9 IT Call Center – offering consumers a dedicated hotline to solve all their IT problems.
Indian business supports Sri Lanka Expo 2012
A large group of Indian businessmen are visiting Sri Lanka Expo 2012. According to Export Development Board officials, Indian participation is one of the largest in Expo 2012, with participation of over 200 business visitors. The participation of Indian business delegation in Expo 2012 is being supported by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Indian Importers Association, All India Rubber Industries Association, Andhra Chamber of Commerce and India-ASEAN-Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Global Park shines as a model for ecological responsiveness
With more and more companies seeking ways to be more environmentally friendly, businesses globally are applying green processes at the workplace to create a healthy environment for employees and recognise the role that businesses play in leading the way for social change.
Launch of two books on Sri Lankan Economy
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) and the Department of Economics and Statistics of the University of Peradeniya on 3 April will launch two Volumes on ‘Economic and Social Development under a Market Economy Regime’ edited by Dr. Saman Kelegama, Executive Director of the IPS and Dr. Dileni Gunawardena, Senior Lecturer of the University of Peradeniya.
ERI’s manufacturing companies on show at Expo 2012
Taking full advantage of the opportunities available for its manufacturing companies to expand into the foreign markets, Environmental Resources Investment PLC group is fully endorsing the efforts of the Export Development Board (EDB) in having all its manufacturing subsidiaries participate in the four day Expo 2012 currently on at the BMICH.
ALFA Plus 110 Hybrid Scooter via popular daily deals website www.lancoupon.lk
Lanka Business Link who owns and manages the popular daily deals site www.lancoupon.lkhas tied up with Vindy Trading (Pvt) Limited, sole agent in Sri Lanka for Luyuan Electric Vehicle Company of China to promote Vindy Trading’s latest offering into the Sri Lankan market, the ALFA Plus 110 Hybrid Scooter.
Indians look at Sri Lanka to invest in vacation homes
Economic Times (Bangalore): Sri Lanka’s property market is witnessing a strong revival following the end of the civil strife.
The Lankan Government has been clearing huge parcels of land in Colombo, Jaffna, Mullativu, Kilinochchi, Trincomalee, Hambantota, Galle, Kandy, Batticaloa and Hill Country regions like Nuwara Eliya for residential, hospitality and other commercial projects.
Lanka woos UAE business
UAE businessmen are rushing to Sri Lanka as the country opens up its doors for competitive trade.
More than 50 business personnel from Dubai and other emirates are camping in Sri Lankan to explore business opportunities.
British High Commissioner hosts reception for UK companies at Sri Lanka Expo
The British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives, John Rankin, hosted a reception at his residence on Wednesday, 28 March, for the representatives of the 44 UK companies attending the Sri Lanka Expo 2012. The companies represented a range of sectors, including apparel manufacturers, BPO, tourism, construction design and engineering services, education, management consulting for manufacturing companies, ICT, manufacturing, consumer goods and media production. Also present were government officials and CEOs from large companies in Sri Lanka in sectors of interest to the delegates.
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