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Trade

Sri Lanka rolls out ‘One TRADE’ single window portal for tea, coconut exports

Serves as a single electronic entry point for traders to submit, receive, and process applications, declarations,

November 6, 2026 2 min read

EU-backed export initiative prepares Sri Lanka SMEs for global markets

The initiative is implemented by the EDB together with the IFC and the European Union,

November 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka lawmakers raise cronyism fears over rushed tyre import controls

"The exact same thing happened in the tile industry, turning it into a protected duopoly.

November 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet approves 10mn EU grant for sustainable trade project

The four-year project intends to strengthen trade relations between Sri Lanka and the EU by promoting green transition i

November 3, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka’s monthly exports hit record high in September 2026; petroleum, machineries help

Sri Lanka's limited export good basket along with lack of foreign markets restricts its export growth

Sri Lanka trade body pushes AI adoption to boost regional SME exports

The program, sponsored by Habib Bank, focused on deploying AI tools across critical export functions

Sri Lanka trade body warns new laws could risk EU GSP+ benefits

Ceylon Chamber calls for careful review of recent draft legislations to safeguard competitiveness and GSP+ access

October 29, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka services exports rise 0.67-pct in Sep 2026, driven by financial services

Earnings from construction fell to 6.82 million dollars in September 2026, down 43.05 percent year-on-year.

October 26, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka goods exports rise 21.66-pct in Sept 2026, driven by electronics, spices

Total merchandise export earnings for the period January to September 2026 amounted to 10.76 billion dollars

October 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka prepares rubber sector for EU deforestation rules

European Union and Sri Lanka strengthen dialogue on EU Deforestation Regulation

October 22, 2026 3 min read

Kurdistan delegation, Sri Lanka business body discuss expanding trade beyond tea

Discussions covered expanding trade beyond tea, Sri Lanka’s traditional export to Iraq, with potential in food and bev...

October 16, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks to ease forex regulatory hurdles for electronics exporters

Discussed regulatory and operational issues faced by electronic and electrical manufacturers and how to resolve them

October 14, 2026 1 min read

Independent body vital for Sri Lanka’s trade reforms to succeed: Think tank

CSF urges careful design of trade adjustment programme to address industry pressure

September 10, 2026 2 min read

Japan urges Sri Lanka to pivot 'East', adopt export-oriented industrial model

47th AGM of the Sri Lanka – Japan Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce

September 9, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Cabinet to appoint panel to review FTAs, enter new bilateral deals 

Disadvantageous clauses in existing FTAs will be removed, new deals will be ensured to be win-win for Sri Lanka

September 8, 2026 3 min read

Benelux sandbox can boost Sri Lanka's EU trade: Dutch envoy

Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council holds 31st annual general meeting

September 4, 2026 2 min read
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Sri Lanka-Hong Kong seminar strengthens trade and investment ties

Organized by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Jakarta, Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) and the Hong Kong

September 2, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka services exports rise 20.07-pct in July 2026, despite drop in financial services

Financial services fell 57.25 percent to 2.10 million dollars.

August 31, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka goods exports fall 1.3-pct in July, dragged by apparel and tea

Tea export earnings declined by 17.22 percent year-on-year to 116.73 million dollars in July 2026.

August 31, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka-China Business Council looks to boost economic, trade cooperation

Sri Lanka–China Business Council celebrates 25th anniversary, reaffirms commitment to bilateral trade

August 28, 2026 2 min read

SLANZBC team explores Sri Lanka trade ties in Australia

Ceylon Chamber’s SLANZBC delegation takes Sri Lankan businesses to Australia

August 25, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka trade body strengthens business links with Qatar, Lebanon

Ceylon Chamber strengthens business links with Qatar and Lebanon

August 21, 2026 1 min read

EU packaging rule seminar helps Sri Lanka food exporters

EU-funded CIRCULAR Project strengthens Sri Lanka's readiness for EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation

August 18, 2026 3 min read

EU-backed initiative boosts Sri Lanka’s eco-labelling framework

EU brings together 50+ public and private sector leaders to strengthen Sri Lanka’s national eco-label

August 13, 2026 3 min read

Ceylon and Gujarat chambers renew MoU to boost trade, investment

Ceylon Chamber and Southern Gujarat Chamber renew agreement to increase Sri Lanka, Gujarat ties

August 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka exporters body welcomes US tariff decision

The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) welcomes US tariff decision, calls for deeper trade partnership with US

July 24, 2026 2 min read
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