China tops list of bilateral financiers of Sri Lanka in 2018
Official data in Sri Lanka has reportedly recorded that China had committed the most bilateral financing to Sri Lanka in 2018
21
Mar
21
Mar
World Bank approves US$ 70 million credit to improve several provinces in Sri Lanka
The World Bank Board of Directors has reportedly approved a US$ 70 million credit to improve the quality of life of around one million people living in Northern, North Central, Eastern and Uva Provinces in Sri Lanka.
15
Mar
Italy’s Noberasco signs MOU with Lanka Fruit and Vegetable Producers, Processors and Exporters Association
Noberasco of Italy has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sri Lanka’s Fruit and Vegetable Producers, Processors and Exporters Association (LFVPPEA) in a bid to boost the export of local fruits and vegetables.
15
Mar
Sri Lanka’s total exports of goods records 7.4 percent growth in 2018
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has recorded a 7.4% increase in the country’s total exports of goods in 2018 to US$ 11.9 billion. Also, imports have recorded a growth of 6% to US$ 22.2 billion.
15
Mar
Sri Lankan government to introduce on-arrival visa for multiple countries from May 1
Sri Lanka’s Tourism Development Minister John Amaratunga has reportedly said that work is underway to implement on-arrival visas free-of-charge for multiple countries from 1 May.