Japanese crisis affects auto industry

The auto industry worldwide has been disrupted triggered by the Japanese earthquake and tsunami which washed away manufacturing plants and large swaths of industrial land in the techno-rich country.

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Laugfs to diversify

Laugfs Holdings will expand into three more sectors this year with substantial investments to provide more services to its customers, company sources said.

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Developing countries share in EU imports increase

‘The EU market for home textiles has been hit by the global economic crisis, showing a significant decline in consumption. Production in the EU decreased even more, as a result of strong competition in the market

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ITI project adds value to fish waste

A total of 50-60 percent of the annual fish harvest is discarded as fish waste or by-products due to the processing methods practiced by the industry. This leads to environmental problems and disturbance of off shore fishing activities.

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Entrèpot trade to boost export revenue

Entrepot trade can help Sri Lanka to boost value added exports and achieve the export target of US$ 20 billion by 2016, said Secretary, NCCSL, Sujeiva Samaraweera.

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