Alibaba.com’s export strategist to guide Lankan SMEs on expanding global footprint

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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will host a special session on 29 May featuring a high-level executive from Alibaba.com, aimed at helping Sri Lankan Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) expand their global footprint and tap into new overseas markets.

The session will be conducted by Alibaba.com Business Development Manager Ma Haobo, who has supported thousands of global SMEs in expanding their reach through e-commerce, helping them sell to over 30 countries across both developed and developing markets.

During his visit to Colombo, he will outline practical strategies for Sri Lankan SMEs to leverage Alibaba’s global platform, including the use of AI-powered tools that simplify export processes and connect sellers directly to international buyers.

The event is part of the Ceylon Chamber’s broader efforts to link local enterprises with world-leading digital trade ecosystems. It also coincides with the high-level Sri Lanka–China Trade and Investment Forum taking place the following day, which will be attended by China’s Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and a delegation of over 100 Chinese business representatives representing over 70 companies. The event will be hosted by the Ceylon Chamber and the Department of Commerce of Sri Lanka, together with the Sri Lanka—China Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber, and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products.

Participants registered for the Sri Lanka–China Trade and Investment Forum on 30 May can attend this session free of charge. Others may register for a fee of Rs. 4,000 per person. To register please visit https://event.chamber.lk/event-register/organinzation/373. For more information contact Lilakshi on 0115588818 or [email protected].

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