Category: Industry

Trade preferences are often spoken of as though tariff cuts alone can remake an industry. They cannot. Preferences matter only when firms are able to use them. That is what makes the United Kingdom’s revised Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), effective from January 1, 2026, important for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector. It offers more than […]

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded a broad-based decline in February 2026, reflecting increasing pressure across key global markets. Total exports for the month fell by 11.46% year-on-year to US$ 361.2 million, with notable contractions in the EU (-19.48%), USA (-3.53%), UK (-5.67%), and other markets (-18.54%).  This trend extends into the cumulative performance for the […]

MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka’s largest apparel manufacturer, announced that two of its subsidiaries, Texo (Pvt) Ltd, a cotton fabric processing mill, and Noyon Lanka, a knitted lace manufacturer, have officially become bluesign® System Partners, marking a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to responsible, future-ready manufacturing. With these two facilities achieving bluesign® System Partner status, […]

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has earned its place in the global market through consistency, trust, and a strong reputation for ethical manufacturing. Over many years, we have shown that Sri Lanka can deliver quality, compliance, and reliability at a level that global brands value. That foundation remains one of our greatest strengths. But the next […]

To honor the vital contributions of women within the professional events industry, the Event Management Association (EMA) of Sri Lanka hosted an elegant High Tea recently at the Ahasa, ITC Ratnadipa. The afternoon served as a dedicated tribute to the strength, creativity, and leadership of women who drive the industry forward. The event brought together […]

Reinforcing its commitment to advancing measurable production standards across Sri Lanka’s poultry value chain, G P Farms Lanka Limited, which is a joint-venture between Bairaha Farms PLC and Crysbro group, recently conducted a two-day technical workshop/seminar in collaboration with global breeding leader Cobb Vantress.  The programme brought together technical specialists from Cobb Vantress operations in […]

Continuing to strengthen its islandwide after-sales network, David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) ceremonially opened the DPMC Workshop Express in Ambalangoda. Strategically located at No. 24, Galle Road, Urawatta, Ambalangoda, the new Workshop Express is positioned in a highly convenient and easily accessible location, ensuring seamless access for Bajaj customers in the area. Conveniently […]