Rubber production increases
More bearing land now:
Sri Lanka’s annual rubber production has
increased by six percent to reach 137 million kilograms. It is
expected to grow further with new rubber plantations this year. The
annual production increased by six percent to reach 137 million
kilograms, and is expected to increase as new plantation bearing
comes in the Moneragala district.
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Tax reduction sees rise in mobile phone sales
The reduction of import taxes has resulted in
the increase in mobile phone imports during the past two months.
There is a tremendous improvement in the mobile sales market and the
industry will grow further compared to last year, Softlogic
Communications Director/CEO, Samantha Rajapaksa told Daily News
Business.
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HELITOURS re-launched
SLAF in novel business venture:
HELITOURS, the domestic air service of Sri Lanka
Air Force (SLAF), re-launched their services with state-of-the-art
facilities and a brand new look. HELITOURS relocated to its new
premises at No 395, Galle Road, Colombo-3 with attractive interiors
and a customer friendly environment.
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Spice exports see marked improvement
The spice industry in Sri Lanka has performed
well for the past six months. Cinnamon in particular has recorded an
improved performance. However, the country needs to increase the
production capacity to meet the growing world demand. The industry
seeks more support from the Minor Exports Crops Department as the
country is unable to supply the world demand, National Chamber of
Exporters Sri Lanka President Sarath de Silva told Daily News
Business.
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