‘Gem City Ratnapura 2026’ concludes, Govt eyes global hub status
2026-09-03
The ‘Gem City Ratnapura International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition 2026’, held from August 31 to September 2, concluded on aContinue Reading
UNDP, Ministry of Industry partner to boost technical capacity for industrial transformation
2026-08-13
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development (MoIED) have enteredContinue Reading
COOPFED signs historic MoUs with Lanka Sugar and BCC Lanka to supply quality local products
2026-08-04
The Sri Lanka Consumer Cooperative Societies Federation (COOPFED) has signed two historic Memoranda of Understanding with Lanka Sugar Company andContinue Reading
“Is BASL protecting one particular group?” Deputy Minister questions Bar Association
2026-07-27
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe questioned whether the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is acting to protect a particular group,Continue Reading
‘No escape’ from tax compliance : Deputy Minister’s message to businesses
2026-07-22
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Chathuranga Abeysinghe has called on entrepreneurs to transition towards full legal compliance, warning thatContinue Reading
Moratuwa Institute of Wood Technology revived after 14 years
2026-07-18
The Moratuwa Institute of Wood Technology has been revived after 14 years of inactivity, with its first batch of traineesContinue Reading
Govt to expand collateral-free loans to 3,000 entrepreneurs by year-end
2026-07-09
By the end of this year, another 1,000 entrepreneurs will be able to access collateral‑free loans under the National CreditContinue Reading
Deputy Minister backs Handloom as export growth sector
2026-06-25
Sri Lanka’s handloom industry was placed firmly in the spotlight today as the “Art of Weaving” workshop and fashion showcaseContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to host Gem City Ratnapura 2026 in August
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka’s historic gem capital is set to shine on the global stage as preparations are finalized for the internationalContinue Reading
“SME Nexus” National Strategic Framework for Small and Medium Enterprises unveiled
2026-05-14
The “SME Nexus” National SME Strategy Framework 2026, aimed at empowering Sri Lanka’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), was officiallyContinue Reading
Collateral‑Free Loan System : Deputy Minister of Industry explains
2026-05-12
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has provided a detailed explanation of Sri Lanka’s collateral‑free loan system,Continue Reading
Some banks diverting customers from concessionary loans: Deputy Minister
2026-03-31
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says concerns have been raised that some bank branches continue toContinue Reading
Industry Revival Programme’s first phase concludes after Ditwah cyclone
2026-03-11
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, together with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), has concluded the first phase ofContinue Reading
CCC hosts SME finance seminar
2026-03-09
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted a seminar and panel discussion titled “Access to Finance for SMEs: Understanding GovernmentContinue Reading
Business registration process to be standardized in March
2026-02-24
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced plans to streamline Sri Lanka’s business registration process, aiming to eliminateContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, World Bank discuss para-tariff reform ahead of 2026 policy shift
2026-02-10
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Industry on Monday (09 Feb) hosted the third round of talks with World Bank representatives RichardContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes trade boost with Saudi Arabia
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, highlighted new opportunities for collaboration following his recent visitContinue Reading
Coconut exports top $1 billion in 2025, up by 40%
2026-01-02
Coconut-based exports have surpassed USD 1 billion in 2025 and are expected to close the year at around USD 1.2Continue Reading