[2026-04-22 22:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: The Boyz denies receiving payments, disputes agency claim

Snippet: Legal battle escalates as both sides trade allegations over unpaid settlements

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723467

[2026-04-22 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: The Middle Corridor Emerges As A Strategic Lifeline For Global Trade

Snippet: Global trade is shifting away from vulnerable maritime chokepoints toward overland routes like the Middle Corridor amid rising geopolitical instability

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/middle-corridor-emerges-strategic-lifeline-global-trade

[2026-04-22 20:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: New York Post

Title: Where the Dexter Lawrence trade leaves the Giants’ effort to rebuild their defense

Snippet: It could be that by the end of the week, Dennard Wilson has at his disposal a new centerpiece to what he hopes will be a dynamic defense in his first year running the show for the Giants.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/sports/where-dexter-lawrence-trade-leaves-giants-effort-to-rebuild-defense/

[2026-04-22 19:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: South Korean trade minister touts energy cooperation with Japan

Snippet: South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, in an interview in Tokyo on April 22, said he sees potential for a wide range of cooperation with Japan on energy. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/editor-s-picks/interview/south-korean-trade-minister-touts-energy-cooperation-with-japan

[2026-04-22 18:48 UTC+10:00] [Energy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Energy giants spending millions of dollars on advertising blitz to fight gas export tax, inquiry told

Snippet: Shell Australia says campaign needed to ‘counter-balance’ claims by levy advocates – but Ed Husic urges industry ‘do not spend millions defending the indefensible’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/22/energy-giants-spending-millions-of-dollars-on-advertising-blitz-to-fight-gas-export-tax-inquiry-told

[2026-04-22 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: IRGC gunboat attacks container ship off Oman amid ceasefire extension

Snippet: A container ship sailing 15 nautical miles northeast of Oman was fired upon by an IRGC gunboat, sustaining significant damage to its bridge but leaving all crew members unharmed, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893803

[2026-04-22 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: LIG D&A wins 1st deal to export 'Haegung' missiles to Malaysia

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap-Joint Press Corps) -- LIG Defense & Aerospace, a South Korean precision-guided weapons maker, has clinched a deal to export the "Haegung" surface-to-air missile system to Malaysia, marking its first export deal of the weapon, officials said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422007800315

[2026-04-22 15:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: IRGC boat fires on vessel near Oman, report says

Snippet: A container ship was fired upon near the coast of Oman, causing heavy damage to its bridge, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/irgc-boat-fires-vessel-near-oman-report-says

[2026-04-22 14:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Beijing deepens ties as Middle East energy crisis reshapes region

Snippet: Wang Yi is touring Southeast Asia as China steps up diplomatic efforts amid global tensions affecting energy security and trade.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/beijing-deepens-ties-middle-east-energy-crisis-reshapes-region

[2026-04-22 13:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan reports its exports and imports gained in March

Snippet: Containers are stacked at a port in Yokohama, near Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025. (Takuto Kaneko/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-trade-economy-oil-tariffs-trump-0dce5492a048ce92becbfbcf682067b9

[2026-04-22 13:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's trade deficit narrows 68% in FY2025 as chip-related exports rise

Snippet: Japan recorded a trade deficit in fiscal 2025 for the fifth consecutive year, but the amount decreased 68.4%. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-s-trade-deficit-narrows-68-in-fy2025-as-chip-related-exports-rise

[2026-04-22 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Rights groups say EU ‘enabling’ Israel after trade deal decision

Snippet: Human rights experts, including Erika Guevara Rosas of Amnesty International, said the European Union is “knowingly enabling” Israel’s alleged violations after Germany and Italy blocked a proposal to suspend a trade agreement with Israel.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/rights-groups-say-eu-enabling-israel-after-trade-deal-decision

[2026-04-22 12:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Agriculture minister explores K-food export opportunity in meeting with Vietnamese counterpart

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Agriculture Minister Song Mi-ryung has discussed expanding agriculture cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam, while exploring opportunities to expand K-food exports in the Southeast Asian nation, during a meeting with her Vietnamese counterpart, Song's office said Wednesday.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422004700320

[2026-04-22 12:40 UTC+10:00] [COMMENTARY] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Revising Japan’s arms export ban doesn’t make it a ‘militarist’ state

Snippet: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet on Tuesday made a landmark decision to abolish decades-old restrictions limiting military equipment transfers to “nonlethal” categories, paving the way for the export of lethal weapons even to countries currently engaged in combat.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/04/22/japan/japans-arms-export-ban-revision/

[2026-04-22 12:34 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: HD Hyundai Heavy lands first icebreaker export with Sweden

Snippet: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries said Wednesday it has secured a $348.9 million contract from the Swedish Maritime Administration to build an icebreaking vessel, marking Korea’s first entry into the global icebreaker market.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10723024

[2026-04-22 12:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Hanwha forges partnerships at U.S. defense expo for naval, rocket development collaborations

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Group said Wednesday it has forged partnerships with American firms for naval and rocket systems development collaborations at a major U.S. defense trade show in Maryland.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422003900320

[2026-04-22 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: KOTRA hosts future mobility partnership event for S. Korean, U.S. companies

Snippet: SEOUL, April 22 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) said Wednesday it has hosted a future mobility partnership event in the United States to help South Korean and U.S. companies boost cooperation in the automotive sector.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260422002700320

[2026-04-22 10:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Potential trade piece Braden Schneider says he would ‘love’ to remain a Ranger

Snippet: Not every Ranger has been willing to express an unwavering desire to see this retool through.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/sports/potential-trade-piece-braden-schneider-would-love-to-remain-a-ranger/

[2026-04-22 10:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indians slam New Zealand minister for ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remarks: ‘outright racism’

Snippet: A free-trade agreement, to be signed next week, could see more than 20,000 Indian migrants entering New Zealand, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350935/indians-slam-new-zealand-minister-butter-chicken-tsunami-remarks-outright-racism?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Labour Party] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Indians slam New Zealand minister for ‘butter chicken tsunami’ remarks: ‘outright racism’

Snippet: A free-trade agreement, to be signed next week, could see more than 20,000 Indian migrants entering New Zealand, officials say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3350935/indians-slam-new-zealand-minister-butter-chicken-tsunami-remarks-outright-racism

[2026-04-22 10:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: Japan's trade deficit narrowed 68.4% in fiscal 2025

Snippet: Japan's trade balance in fiscal 2025 recorded a deficit for the fifth consecutive year, but the amount decreased 68.4% compared to the previous year. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/economy/trade/japan-s-trade-deficit-narrowed-68.4-in-fiscal-2025

[2026-04-22 08:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Kalshi promo code NYPMAX: Trade $10, get $10 for Lakers vs. Rockets

Snippet: New users interested in the prediction market space can join Kalshi and access a welcome offer by entering the Kalshi promo code NYPMAX, especially for the ongoing NBA playoffs.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/betting/kalshi-promo-code-nypmax-trade-10-get-10-for-lakers-vs-rockets/

[2026-04-22 05:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan hosts Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 - DailyNews

Snippet: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan, in collaboration with the Export Development Board, successfully organized the Japan–Sri Lanka ICT Business Matching Event 2026 at the Minato City Industrial Promotion Centre in Tokyo, bringing together leading stakeholders from Sri Lanka and Japan to improve collaboration in the digital sector and strengthening Sri Lanka–Japan ICT cooperation, fostering innovation, and building sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships in the digital economy.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/business/983137/embassy-of-sri-lanka-in-japan-hosts-japan-sri-lanka-ict-business-matching-event-2026/

[2026-04-22 05:41 UTC+10:00] [General Features] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Anchored in theIndian Ocean

Snippet: From the timeless voyages of Chinese monks and explorers who once traced currents of the Maritime Silk Road to the dynamic cooperation of today in trade, investment, infrastructure and education, the partnership between Sri Lanka and China continues to evolve, inspired by a collective vision of achieving sustainable growth.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/22/features/983399/anchored-in-theindian-ocean/

[2026-04-22 04:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress just minutes before House Ethics Committee was to sanction Florida Dem

Snippet: WASHINGTON — Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday, 30 minutes before she was scheduled to appear before an ethics panel over her alleged theft of $5 million in taxpayer money to fund her political ambitions.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/rep-sheila-cherfilus-mccormick-resigns-from-congress-just-minutes-before-house-ethics-committee-was-to-sanction-florida-dem/

[2026-04-22 03:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: New York Post

Title: Giants’ 10th pick in 2026 NFL draft has oddsmakers, prediction markets split between Caleb Downs, Jordyn Tyson

Snippet: There already was a high level of anticipation around the Giants’ NFL Draft day plans, and that has doubled since Big Blue acquired an additional top-10 pick in the Dexter Lawrence trade, giving them two picks (No. 5 and No. 10) in Thursday’s first round.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/betting/giants-10th-pick-in-2026-nfl-draft-has-oddsmakers-prediction-markets-split/

[2026-04-22 02:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules

Snippet: TOKYO — Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said on Tuesday, in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defense ambitions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/22/world/asia-oceania/japan-overhauls-decades-old-weapons-export-rules/2325133

[2026-04-22 00:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Why is the EU under pressure to suspend its trade agreement with Israel?

Snippet: European Union foreign ministers are meeting to discuss the bloc’s relationship with Israel, and they will also debate whether or not to suspend a key trade agreement.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/21/why-is-the-eu-under-pressure-to-suspend-its-trade-agreement-with-israel

[2026-04-22 00:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Iranian citizen extradited to US under Iran-China smuggling indictment

Snippet: A 44-year-old Iranian citizen was extradited to the US last week and will appear in a Seattle District Court on Tuesday on a nine-count indictment related to his attempts to violate trade sanctions imposed on Iran, the Justice Department confirmed.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-893737

[2026-04-22 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Japan to sell lethal arms in move away from post-war pacifism

Snippet: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has approved changes to her country's decades-long arms trading restrictions. (Keisuke Hosojima/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-22/japan-overhauls-defence-export-rule/106590578

[2026-04-22 00:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform

Snippet: Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3350924/former-hong-kong-trade-office-chief-contesting-uk-local-elections-reform?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-22 00:05 UTC+10:00] [Economic and Trade Offices] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform

Snippet: Former trade office director Lee Sheung-yuen bids for London council seat as compatriots seek re-election as Liberal Democrat candidates

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3350924/former-hong-kong-trade-office-chief-contesting-uk-local-elections-reform

[2026-04-21 23:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Snippet: Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350922/hong-kong-aiming-curb-illicit-fuel-trade-tougher-penalties-source?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 23:53 UTC+10:00] [public safety] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Snippet: Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3350922/hong-kong-aiming-curb-illicit-fuel-trade-tougher-penalties-source

[2026-04-21 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan’s new arms export rules trigger Chinese warning against ‘moves towards militarism’

Snippet: Tokyo approves plan to scrap restrictions, prompting warnings that this could undermine the country’s pacifist constitution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350913/japans-new-arms-export-rules-trigger-chinese-warning-against-moves-towards-militarism?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-21 23:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China warns of ‘moves towards militarism’ after Japan eases arms export rules

Snippet: Tokyo approves plan to scrap restrictions, prompting warnings that this could undermine the country’s pacifist constitution

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3350913/japans-new-arms-export-rules-trigger-chinese-warning-against-moves-towards-militarism

[2026-04-21 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: CNBC

Title: India, South Korea aim to deepen ties amid geopolitical uncertainty. Here is what's holding them back.

Snippet: Trade uncertainty with the U.S. and the push to diversify away from China make India and South Korea natural partners — but their relationship has yet to translate from intent into meaningful execution.

Read full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/india-south-korea-aim-to-deepen-ties-amid-geopolitical-uncertainty-here-is-whats-holding-them-back.html

[2026-04-21 19:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Nikkei Asia

Title: IHI, Mitsubishi Heavy to boost production as Japan eases arms export rules

Snippet: The Japanese government has revised limits on defense equipment exports, paving the way for companies in the defense industry to sell more weapons overseas. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

Read full article: https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/defense/ihi-mitsubishi-heavy-to-boost-production-as-japan-eases-arms-export-rules

[2026-04-21 18:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules

Snippet: TOKYO, Japan — Japan will ease decades-old arms export curbs, the government said Tuesday, in a major policy shift that paves the way for the sale of lethal weapons overseas as Tokyo ramps up its defence ambitions.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/news/japan-overhauls-decades-old-weapons-export-rules/2324653

[2026-04-21 17:41 UTC+10:00] [Labor party] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Labor under internal pressure on gas tax as influencer says government ‘stopped working for the punters’

Snippet: Party’s environment action network tells parliamentary inquiry into gas export tax to consider ‘very substantial’ levy on windfall profits

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/21/labor-under-internal-pressure-on-gas-tax-as-influencer-says-government-stopped-working-for-the-punters

[2026-04-21 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: Ukraine Seeks To Import African Migrants To Fill Labor Shortage After 100s Of 1000s Dead Or Wounded At The Front

Snippet: Volodymyr Zelensky’s head of his Presidential Office in Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, has announced plans to import migrant laborers from Africa. Essentially, this entails Ukraine establishing new laws for the legal entry and residence of foreign workers.

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ukraine-seeks-import-african-migrants-fill-labor-shortage-after-100s-1000s-dead-or

[2026-04-21 17:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: BBC News

Title: Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

Snippet: Japan has relaxed decades-old restrictions on its arms exports, clearing the way for it to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries.

Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyx4vlqy4vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

[2026-04-21 16:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: China suddenly grants new beef licences to Australia

Snippet: More Australian beef looks set to be exported to China. (Supplied: MLA/ABC Landline)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-21/china-grants-new-beef-export-access-to-australian-companies/106587052

[2026-04-21 15:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South Korea

Title: Korea signs joint statement with Alberta, removing major trade barrier in Canadian oil imports

Snippet: SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's customs agency said Tuesday it has signed a joint statement with the government of Alberta, Canada, to simplify the origin certification process of crude oil produced from the province.

Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260421007100320

[2026-04-21 13:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Iranian extradited to US to face 2014 smuggling indictment over export of military sonar gear

Snippet: SEATTLE — An Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the US to Iran in violation of American trade sanctions has been extradited to Seattle, the Justice Department said Monday.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/21/world/americas-emea/iranian-extradited-to-us-to-face-2014-smuggling-indictment-over-export-of-military-sonar-gear/2324515

[2026-04-21 12:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Zero Hedge

Title: China To Import Record Amount Of US Ethane As Iran War Chokes Off Naphtha, LPG Supplies

Snippet: One year ago, in the immediate aftermath of Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, there was a flurry of discussion over who is more reliant on whom: the US on Chinese rare earth materials, or China on US ethane output (see "Chinese Plastics Factories Face Mass Closure As US Ethane Supply Evaporates" and "Who Blinks First?

Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/china-import-record-amount-us-ethane-iran-war-chokes-naphtha-lpg-supplies

[2026-04-21 11:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports

Snippet: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at her office in Tokyo Monday, April 13, 2026, after holding telephone talks with her Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif. (Keisuke Hosojima/Kyodo News via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/japan-lethal-weapons-export-takaichi-767250e58084ea3d585ab736372deeac

[2026-04-21 09:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Iranian citizen faces smuggling indictment over export of sonar systems

Snippet: This photo provided by the U.S. Department of Justice shows Iranian citizen Reza Dindar at King County International Airport, in Seattle, Thursday, April 16, 2026, after being extradited from Panama to face charges that he conspired to violate U.S. trade sanctions against Iran. (U.S. Department of Justice via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/iran-military-export-sanctions-a34a6fce5ee61acf60944d34aeeb1523

[2026-04-21 09:03 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Bessent says S. Korea-US critical minerals framework finalized

Snippet: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that South Korea and the United States have finalized a cooperation framework on critical minerals, expressing expectations that it will help address non-market policies and unfair trade practices, according to his department.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10721628

[2026-04-21 05:50 UTC+10:00] [Business] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: SME sector under restructure targeting $36 Bn export goal by 2030

Snippet: Sri Lanka is restructuring its SME sector by consolidating agencies into a new Industrial Transformation and Innovation Authority (ITIA) to foster a cohesive, export-oriented ecosystem, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development told the American Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (AmCham) CEO Forum 2026 held in Colombo recently.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/04/21/business/982607/sme-sector-under-restructure-targeting-36-bn-export-goal-by-2030/