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Sri Lanka urged to find new export markets

Government and exporters have been urged to develop export markets in the Asian region, as developed western countries are becoming more protectionist with the deepening of the global recession.

 
Extended April holidays for some workers
With export orders reducing due to the global recession, some factories are thinking of gifting workers with a bigger New Year holiday. Already some factories are not working on Saturdays and many have cut down over time work.
 
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