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Thirty eight private sector business chambers and associations write to Speaker calling for interim government to end instability  Urge all elected representatives of people to bring upon political stability to the country by the end of this week Warn if current trend continues it could turn into a spiral of violence damaging people and economy …

Sri Lankan exporters are voicing grave concerns over the vexing situation prevailing in the country. The Chamber is being contacted by its member exporters, stating that their overseas buyers have started to lose credibility of Sri Lankan exporters. They fear that this will certainly lead to loss of business which will have severe consequences on

The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) yesterday expressed grave concerns about the status of the export sector, as it continues to be heavily impacted by the ongoing economic turmoil. Despite a set target to reach US $ 20 billion in export revenue by the end of 2022, the government has failed to maintain a regular

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka, in a statement urged the relevant authorities to resurrect the Export Development Council (EDC) currently headed by the President to address the prevailing issues faced by the exporters of this country. Sri Lankan Export Development Act of 1979 provides for an Export Development Council of Ministers, including

Although gender equality and women empowerment are not novel concepts in the modern world, as there have been many changes occurring in the thinking patterns of the minds of people, achieving gender equality is an important part of the Sustainable Development Goals of Sri Lanka. Females play a significant role in the global economy, as

National Chamber of Exporters says sector battered by both internal and external factors Asserts suppliers trying to blacklist SL due to payment delays Exporters to reduce trade with Russia and Ukraine following global sanctions Claims fuel and power crises have crippled the only forex earning industries NCE warns inaction by Govt. will lead to economic

Ranil Dissanayake, Assistant General Manager Branch Credit Seylan Bank, Dilan Wijegoonawardena, Assistant General Manager International Seylan Bank, Ramesh Jayasekara, Chief Operating Officer Seylan Bank, Kapila Ariyaratne, Director and Chief Executive Officer Seylan Bank, Shiham Marikar Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, NCE, Menaka Wanniarachchi Director Operations, NCE, Shalome Perera Administrative Coordinator, NCE and Gamika De

Jiffy Products Sri Lanka Managing Director Ruwan Rajapaksha accepting the ‘NCE Challenge Trophy for the Best Ethically Trading Exporter of the Extra – Large Category’ from Sampath Bank Senior Deputy General Manager – International Banking Shashi Kandambi Jassim. Also seen (from left): NCE Secretary General/Chief Executive Officer Shiham Marikar, NCE President Ravi Jayawardena and Sampath

Showcasing to the world the best ethically sourced and manufactured products and services, 50 multi-sectoral Sri Lankan Export ventures are joining the Sri Lanka Export Brands began yesterday (16) at Dubai Expo 2020. The 04-day exhibition will continue till February 20 and expect to attract potential buyers and investors from the MENASA region and all

Despite a slowdown in export revenues during the last two years, the country’s export sector is now on a positive growth momentum, having overcome the challenges. The exports sector continues to be one of the largest contributors of foreign exchange to the country alongside worker remittances and tourism. During the pandemic Sri Lanka export revenue