The Economy
The Sri Lankan economy is on the road to receovery with a 5.6% growth in the first six months of this year, as compared to 1.4% for the same period last year. The mainstay of the economy was the growth of 8.9% and 6.6% in the industrial and services sectors.
The world famous Forutne magazine, in its September issue has ranked Sri Lanka as the second best in the world for highest returns for investors, Venezuala being the first.
The Central Bank reduced its policy interest rates due to the decline in inflation and improved economy.
Swedish Trade Delegation
A Swedish Trade and Investment delegation visited Sri Lanka and met with several business contacts. They also conducted a seminar for potential exporters and met with officials of the Board of Investment with a view to strengthening trade ties between the two countries.
Sveriges Ambassad I Colombo har skrivit ovanstående. Rapporten (2 sidor) kan hämtas under Bifogad fil nedan.
EXPORTRÅDET Swedish Trade CouncilBox 240SE-101 24 Stockholm
Besöksadress:World Trade Center, Klarabergsviadukten 70 info@swedishtrade.se T +46 8 588 660 00 F +46 8 588 661 90
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