Category: General Services
President Opens “The Mall” Duty-Free Shopping Complex in Colombo Port City
President Ranil Wickremesinghe officially opened “The Mall,” a newly constructed duty-free shopping complex in the Colombo Port City area yesterday (September 5). This marks the debut of the first urban duty-free shopping mall in the region, featuring a range of stores, restaurants, and various retail outlets. Notable international duty-free retailers, including One World, China Duty […]
John Keells Logistics Partners Brillion Consumer Products Lanka for Baygon’s Relaunch in Sri Lanka
John Keells Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (JKLL) is proud to announce its collaboration with Brillion Consumer Products Lanka (Pvt) Ltd which is relaunching the widely-known pesticide brand “Baygon” in Sri Lanka. JKLL has been selected once again as their exclusive logistics partner for Baygon, a decision by Brillion Consumer Products Lanka based on the exceptional service […]
TISL Demands Accountability in Proposed Mineral Sands Mining Project in Puttalam
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) on July 19th, requesting an investigation into the alleged corruption, malfeasance and abuse of power by the Sri Lanka Cement Corporation (SLCC) in a proposed mineral sands mining project in Puttalam. The HRCSL has requested a detailed report […]
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In the high-stakes world of trade and logistics, corruption at Sri Lanka’s customs, IRD, ports, and airports is not just an inconvenience—it’s a crisis that’s crippling the nation’s export sector. Outdated, manual systems have become breeding grounds for corruption, where bribery and inefficiency rule, bleeding exporters dry and stifling economic growth. The country stands at […]
Sri Lanka’s Industries call for reduction in water tariffs to boost competitiveness
A collective of trade associations including the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Sri Lanka (FCCISL), the European Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (ECCSL), the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL), the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL), and the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE), […]
CEAT unveils another radial masterpiece in Sri Lanka for high-end SUVs
CEAT Kelani Holdings has reinforced its status as a big-league player in the tyre industry with the launch of a new whopper in the radial segment for high-end SUVs battling Sri Lanka’s roads and tracks. Designed, engineered and tested in the company’s state-of-the-art R&D Centre in Frankfurt, Germany, the CEAT Czar HT (265/65 R 17) […]
SLCPI pledges to continue advocating for quality and affordable choice of medicine
The Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries (SLCPI) held the 63rd Annual General Meeting recently, with the participation of its membership including leading pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers of the country. Charting its course towards consistent availability of quality medicine to the Sri Lankan public and sustaining an effective pharmaceutical industry, the AGM saw the convening […]
CEAT car radials chosen as Original Equipment for Hyundai Grand i10 assembled by Abans Auto
CEAT has been chosen as the original equipment tyre for the 2024 Hyundai Grand i10 assembled, sold and serviced in Sri Lanka by Abans Auto, clinching another OEM partnership for the country’s highest-selling tyre brand. The partnership, which brings together two significant players in domestic value addition and a leading global automobile brand, paves the […]
Sri Lanka on path to establish Environment Management Effectiveness Tracking System
The Presidential Secretariat Support Unit, in collaboration with the Climate Change Office of the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Environment, successfully held the inaugural consultation for the Sri Lankan Environment Management Effectiveness Tracking System (SL EMETS) at the Hilton, Colombo on June 24, 2024. The event brought together key stakeholders, scientists, and policymakers to […]
PMI indicate expansions in both manufacturing and services activities in June 2024
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 56.6 in June 2024, indicating an expansion in manufacturing activities. All the sub-indices, except for employment, remained above the neutral threshold during the month. The expansion in New Orders and Production was mainly due to the growth in the manufacture […]
CEAT tyres roll into Brazil, expanding brand’s export footprint
Brazil, the country that gave the world natural rubber, has become the latest export market for CEAT tyres manufactured in Sri Lanka. CEAT Kelani Holdings recently despatched its first export consignment of tyres to Brazil, the second country in South America to join the Company’s international footprint, which covers 16 countries. The commencement of exports […]
Joint Chambers of Commerce Urge Customs Officials to Prioritise National Interests Above Personal Issues
The Joint Chambers of Commerce urge the Customs Officers to call off the ongoing work to rule, and the strike planned for the 4th and 5th of July. The current work to rule action has caused significant delays in clearing import cargo, resulting in supply chain disruption, and delays in production and delivery. The delay […]