- This image appears to show a Vietnamese newspaper article dated June 8, 2014, with a focus on the visit of Ajith Nivard Cabraal, the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, to Vietnam. The article highlights a key event at the opening of the Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Promotion Center in Colombo, where the Sri Lankan government expressed its support for fostering stronger trade relations with Vietnam.
- The article mentions the importance of this event in enhancing the bilateral ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka, especially in the areas of trade and investment. Ajith Nivard Cabraal is seen walking alongside the Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Ton Sinh Thanh, at the opening ceremony. The event marks an important step in increasing collaboration between the two nations
Media Articles
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- APL International is proud of its growing strategic alliance with Vietnam through trade missions, business forums, and joint ventures. These efforts have been highlighted in local and international media, strengthening economic and cultural ties.
- Media Coverage Includes:
- This is an image of a financial
- newspaper article from The Island, dated Thursday, 7th August, 2014. The headline reads “Time’s ripe for a Vietnam-Sri Lanka FTA”, indicating that the article is likely discussing the potential for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Vietnam and Sri Lank
- The article highlights a trade agreement between the two countries, mentioning the potential for further collaboration and the surging bilateral trade between them. A significant aspect of the article involves a meeting with Tan Sinh Thanh, the outgoing Ambassador of Vietnam to Sri Lanka, discussing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Sri Lanka. The meeting also involved Sri Lankan officials, such as Rishad Bathiudeen, the Minister of Industry and Commerce of Sri Lanka,
Key Points in the Article:
– There are trade talks between Sri Lanka and Vietnam for a possible Free. Trade Agreement (FTA).
– The meeting explores the potential for increasing trade and cooperation.
– The bilateral trade between the two countries has increased significantly.- The focus is on trade agreements that would benefit Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
- This is an image of a news article in Sinhala. The headline reads “ලංකා-වියට්නාම් ව්යාපාර මධ්යස්ථානය විව්ෘත කිරීම”, which translates to “Lanka-Vijayabhari Housing Center Opening Ceremony” in English. It appears to be an article about the opening of a housing or development center in Sri Lanka, possibly involving a company or governmental initiative. The people in the image might be cutting a ribbon as part of the formal opening.
- The article, written by Dilma Keerathunga, discusses the negative impact of government interference in the banking sector, with increasing government involvement being seen as harmful to the banks’ value. It also features a photo of Manila Lakmal Kewal, who appears to be discussing the issue.
The image also showcases some smaller stories such as:
– SL-Vietnam trade expansion being a sign of Asian integration.
– A report about Happiness returning to the Land of Smiles.
– Logiventures scoring regional first with 24 MW, among other pieces
- The article mentions that Vietnam’s economy has been expanding rapidly, making it an attractive destination for Sri Lankan exports, especially in textiles, tea, and rubber. Conversely, Sri Lanka stands as a significant player for Vietnam in terms of imports like garments, machinery, and food products. As both countries continue to deepen their trade and business relationships, the anticipated FTA is expected to open doors to greater cooperation in various industries, benefiting businesses on both sides. Sri Lanka hopes to expand its export markets further into Vietnam’s rapidly growing economy, while Vietnam looks forward to Sri Lanka’s access to South Asian markets through enhanced trade agreements.
- Images accompanying serve as valuable references for understanding the discussions and highlighting the significance of the FTA talks between the two nations.
