Malaysia is enjoying uninterrupted momentum in attracting investment and trade flows destined for South-east Asia. As a leading trading nation it has the necessary infrastructure and determination to compete and partner with its ASEAN neighbors to create a more sustainable growth model.
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An apex industry and the largest foreign exchange earner, Sri Lanka’s apparel manufacturing sector stands as one of the country’s greatest strengths. A focus on quality and value addition over volume and cheap production has seen the industry record years of growth in exports and revenues, particularly in the lingerie, swimwear and sportswear...
Sri Lankan rubber has grown from humble roots as a small colonial export to the second most important plantation crop and one of the most successful value-added industries. One of the top rubber producing nations globally, Sri Lanka is also the world leader in solid tyre exports, while other niche products hold a sizable portion of the global...
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Buoyed by its powerhouse apparel, tea, coconut, rubber and gemstone segments, Sri Lanka’s industrial sector has recorded significant expansion in export volumes and earnings in recent years. Although rubber and tea have been impacted by falling global commodities prices and volatility in key export markets, rising demand for value-added...
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