World renowned Hapag-Lloyd’s luxury cruise liner Europa 2 had docked at Sri Lanka’s southern Hambantota International Port (HIP) last week for an overnight stay.
Authorities in Sri Lanka are reportedly having talks with some of the world’s biggest logistics firms like Germany’s DB Schenker and Switzerland’s Kuehne & Nagel to explore possibilities of getting them to invest in the island nation.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has reportedly said that the visit of newly re-elected Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka soon after Easter Sunday bombings sends a strong signal to the world.
A delegation of the Sri Lankan government is reportedly set to hold talks with Iranian officials this week to develop a payment mechanism for Sri Lankan tea exports to Iran.
The Government of Sri Lanka has reportedly issued fresh legislation amending the value added tax (VAT) for tourism-related industries to 7% from the original 15%.