Gem industry gets a boost through high tech venture
To develop the Sri Lankan gem industry as a hub
in the region National Gem and Jewelry Authority (NGJA) will draw up
plans to set up a high tech gem center/tower in Ratnapura under the
twin city programme with Idar-Oberstein city in Germany and
Ratnapura Municipal Council.
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Customs to launch automated export documentation system
Since the beginning of 2011 the Sri Lanka
Customs department has been gradually introducing automation to
various divisions of its services. The first was to work online with
Motor Traffic department, followed by mandatory Direct Trade Input
system (DTI), online payments of customs charges. The manifesting
process is also being implemented with ship agents, SLPA and
logistics companies.
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Lighthouse Residences opens in Galle
Alloy MTD Group of Companies based in Malaysia
have invested USD$35 million for two pilot projects for the
construction of apartment complexes in Galle and Habaraduwa. Being
the projects main shareholders, the group had initially started
construction on the Galle site in 2006 and concluded operations in
the beginning of 2012. The Habaraduwa project would be concluded
soon.
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