July 21, 2023

Trade in Wildlife: An Ecological Problem Alone?

By Senuri Vidanapathirana Wildlife plays a big role in defining how Sri Lanka is perceived, particularly in the context of...
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July 14, 2023

The Correlation Between Human Rights and International Trade

By Vinura Gamage  With countries attempting to bolster their economic growth through international trade, the implications of trade on fundamental...
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July 7, 2023

Questioning Marketing Strategies in the Pharmaceutical Industry Within Global Trade

By Anya Constantine  Messaging is a marketers most powerful tool.  It may be a bold statement to make but the...
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June 30, 2023

The Role of Trade and Economic Integration in Promoting Peace and Security

By Udeshi Shermila and Vishwa Chamuditha Tennakoon  “International trade is the physical movement and electronic transfer of goods and services...
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June 23, 2023

Understanding What GSP+ Means for Sri Lanka: In Discussion with Mr. Gomi Senadhira

By now, the term GSP+ has become almost a household word in Sri Lanka. As the European Union’s GSP scheme’s...
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June 16, 2023

The Korean Wave and its Impact on the Export of Consumer Goods 

By Vinuri Weerawardena  From Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ becoming the first-ever non – English speaking film to win Best Picture at the...
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June 9, 2023

Geopolitical Implications and the Future of International Trade Within the Indian Ocean

By Udam Wickremasinghe Figure 1: Snapshot of the Indian Ocean Image Source - The Importance of the Indian Ocean: Trade,...
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June 2, 2023

Is International Trade in Favour of Small Businesses?

By Ranmalee Nanayakkara International trade can be a great way for small businesses to grow and expand their reach. By...
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May 26, 2023

The Need for a Uniform Trade Policy and Legal Framework for Sri Lanka

By Kalana Herath  The lack of transparency and predictability are common and related elements, among other defects in Sri Lanka’s...
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May 19, 2023

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme: What is it and How Does It Help Sri Lanka?

By Govini Perera  Last year, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced that it would be launching the Developing...
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