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Debt-stricken Sri Lanka signed a trade pact with Thailand on Saturday in a bid to boost trade and investment as the Indian Ocean island nation is struggling to recover from its worst economic crisis ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Trade: EXPLAINER – Sri Lanka’s forced labour import ban after U.S. tariff threats
Sri Lanka’s forced labour import ban after U.S. tariff. ECONOMYNEXT – In a swift policy move on July 10, 2026, Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake g ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Trade: Sri Lanka exporters urge clear guidelines on forced labour import ban
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has urged the government to adopt a transparent, risk‑based approach in enforcing new regulations banning imports linked to forced labour, warning that ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Trade: Sri Lanka's exports to India surge 160% in five years as bilateral trade tops US$ 7.2 BN
Sri Lanka, July 13 -- Sri Lanka's exports to India have grown by nearly 160% over the past five years, significantly outpacing the growth of India's exports to Sri Lanka, Indian High Commissioner to ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Trade: UAE, Sri Lanka working closely towards comprehensive trade pact
A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa) between the UAE and Sri Lanka is expected to be signed soon, a move officials say could significantly deepen trade and investment ties as Colombo ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Trade: Vietnam seeks deeper defence, trade ties with Sri Lanka
Vietnam's top leader Tô Lâm called for deeper defence and trade ties with Sri Lanka on Friday, noting the South Asian island's strategic position in the Indian Ocean. Tô Lâm said in an address to Sri ...
News Sri Lanka » Southern » Trade: As Sri Lanka’s economy pivots from tourism, it’s well placed to benefit from global trade and geopolitical jostling – new research
With its natural beauty, wildlife and culture, Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean”, and attracts millions of tourists every year. But my research suggests that the country might not ...