Sri Lanka targets global market access for up to 400 SMEs
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The government is implementing a programme to prepare between 300 and 400 Sri Lankan small and medium-sizedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka invites Indian investors to partner in next phase of economic growth
2026-10-29
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has invited Indian businesses to invest in Sri Lanka and becomeContinue Reading
“Be part of Sri Lanka’s growth”: Chathuranga invites global investors at NDTV summit
2026-10-23
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has invited global investors to become partners in Sri Lanka’s nextContinue Reading
Black Magic rituals targeting corrupt politicians: Deputy Minister responds
2026-10-21
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has expressed support for the intentions behind recent demonstrations involving blackContinue Reading
Deputy Minister seeks correction over alleged AI-generated image shown on TV
2026-10-15
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has sought a formal clarification and correction from a private televisionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, India explore expanded industrial and investment cooperation
2026-10-14
A high-level business delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) met with Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship DevelopmentContinue Reading
Govt approves record Rs. 95 billion in concessionary loans for 2026 – Deputy Minister
2026-10-02
The government has approved Rs. 95 billion in concessionary interest loans for 2026, marking the highest allocation of its kindContinue Reading
‘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
