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CCC launches online marketplace to promote export amid growing demand
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in a bid to support companies to promote exports from Sri Lanka, entered into a partnership agreement to integrate an “Online Market Place”, developed by Epic Lanka Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. The platform will be integrated to Chamber’s e-commerce portal https://bizinfosrilanka.lk
During the signing ceremony, Manjula de Silva, Chief Executive Officer of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that with the introduction of this initiative, priority will be given to promote organizations manufacturing sustainable products that would in return provide environmental, social and economic benefits.
“As our global economy grows, it is critical that local businesses can compete in this marketplace. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to bring solutions forward that expand opportunities for businesses to participate in the global economy,” said Manjula De Silva, CCC/CEO.
“By choosing Doxpro Shopex online marketplace model, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is truly distinguishing itself and Epic Lanka Technologies is honoured to be working alongside them on this journey,” said Thareendra Kalpage, CEO, Epic Lanka Technologies. “By fully utilizing the capabilities of the Doxpro Shopex Marketplace Platform, CCC is set up for marketplace success.” According to figures collected by the International Trade Centre (ITC) – Geneva from EU countries such as France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and Spain, it was found that sustainable product sourcing has become a top priority for retailers in these key European Union markets. The emphasis on environmentally-friendly products, fair and ethical trade, and decent jobs in supplier companies have strong consumer support and it is expected that such businesses will increase significantly in the next five years.
In addition, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka will also be encouraged to register with the Online Market Place to promote their products to Exporters as partners of the value chain. The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently established a Centre for SMEs in a bid to play a more active role in building this dynamic sector of the economy.
Local exporters will be able to source products required through the proposed online system and the Chamber will work closely with the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Product Trade Associations to attract suppliers from various parts of the country. The platform is expected to be launched in October 2020.
Product details uploaded to the Online Market Place will be promoted via social media in addition to the Sri Lankan Diplomatic Missions based overseas, Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Sri Lanka and across 130 Overseas Trade Promotion Organisations.
It has been reported that two persons riding a motorcycle were killed in a shooting incident that took place around 11.45pm on Friday [21] night , in front of the southern entrance of the Devundara Sri Vishnu Devalaya, on Sinhasana Road.
The unidentified gunmen, who arrived in a van, opened fire using a T-56 assault rifle and 9 mm firearms before fleeing the scene. The police have recovered 39 T-56 bullet casings, two T-56 rounds of live ammunition, a T-56 magazine, three 9 mm bullet casings, and one 9mm live ammunition.
The van suspected to have been used by the shooters was found abandoned and set on fire on a side road about 800 meters from the crime scene.
The two deceased victims have been identified as Tikira Hennedige Yomesh Nadishan and Marakkala Manage Pasidu Tharuka, both residents of Sinhasana Road, Devinuwara.
Matale Dirstrict SJB MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna yesterday tabled a list in Parliament naming 1,300 members, leaders, trade unionists, and activists of the UNP, who were allegedly assassinated by the JVP. The list was submitted during a parliamentary session as part of the government’s ongoing effort to document victims of political violence.
Along with the names of the victims, MP Wijerathna also introduced over 900 family members of the alleged victims, providing further context to the extent of the violence.
Speaking during the session, MP Wijerathna stated, “Child soldiers were recruited by the JVP even before the LTTE. ‘Kantale Bonikki,’ a 13-year-old child was used to murder a 70-year-old female UNP supporter.” She accused the JVP of using children to kill numerous UNP members during the JVP’s second insurgency.
The MP said that names not included in the current list would be submitted during the upcoming “Batalanda Debate” in April.
MP Wijerathna invited the public, via her Facebook page to submit further details on family members affected by political violence to ensure their inclusion in the extended record.
Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe yesterday informed Parliament that a CID probe had been called into land deals involving former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa in Gampaha.
Jayasinghe said a request has been made by the Acting IGP in that regard.
The Deputy Minister said the lands in the Imbulgoda and Makola had been purchased in 2012 and sold in 2023.
He told Parliament that a plot of land purchased in Ihala Imbulgoda in 2012 under the Mahinda Rajapaksa Spiritual Foundation for Rs. 500,000 has been sold for Rs. 10 million, adding that the owner of the land is one Shiranthi Wickramasinghe Rajapaksa of Carlton House, Tangalle.
Jayasinghe said that another plot of land in Makola that was purchased for Rs. 01 million has been sold for Rs. 12 million, of which the owner was Shiranthi Wickramasinghe Rajapaksa of Carlton House, Tangalle. Inquiries into the land deals have revealed that the deeds had been drawn up and signed at Temple Trees and had been transferred in 2023 to a person residing in Nugegoda.
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