International Trade and Tourism: How Has It Impacted Sri Lanka?
By Roneshi Hettihewage As one of the largest sectors in International Trade, amounting to USD 5.81 trillion in 2021 of...
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February 24, 2023
February 17, 2023
A Seaworthy Vessel – A Shipowner’s Bane
By Fathima Afrah Sidiqi Over the last century, technological developments have significantly changed international trade. In response, the shipping industry...
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February 10, 2023
Compulsory Licensing in the Context of COVID-19: In Discussion with Prof. Naazima Kamardeen
The topic of Compulsory Licensing was a trending topic that gained a great deal of attention during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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February 3, 2023
Trade and Food Standards: The TBT, SPS and Its Impact on Sri Lanka
By Avishka Jayaweera In today’s day and age, most of the food we consume or even see in stores is facilitated...
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January 30, 2023
The Role and Importance of the WTO in Trademark Protection
By Yasara Kodagoda “Intellectual property" has been referred to as “creations of the mind”. These creations can take many different forms,...
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January 30, 2023
The Role of GATT in International Trade and Sri Lanka
By Naveera Perera The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is a multilateral agreement signed between 23 countries on...
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January 30, 2023
Salient Features of Sri Lanka’s Customs Procedure: In Conversation with Mr Muthucumarasamy Ravindrakumar
Article 4 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) creates an obligation that each WTO member shall provide a right of...
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January 30, 2023
Sri Lanka – Thailand Bilateral Negotiations Spearheading Trade and Economic Growth
By Sayuni Masakorala Sri Lanka is considered a hub for trade and economic activities due to its strategic geographical location...
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