CCWE Fashion Week & International Summit 2026 – Model & Designer Open Call The Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE) held its Model & Designer Open Call yesterday at the City of Dreams CMB, Colombo, in a landmark step toward Sri Lanka’s first-ever fashion week dedicated exclusively to women entrepreneurs. The auditions drew more than […]
Category: Industry
JAAF reaffirms confidence in long-term strength of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports recorded a softer performance in April 2026, with total exports declining by 4.72% to US$ 328.15 million, compared to US$ 344.40 million in April 2025. The decline was mainly seen across key traditional markets, with exports to the UK down 16.91%, the EU down 8.78%, and the USA down 3.46%. However, […]
PodHUB and Dongfeng explore Sri Lanka’s EV shift through ‘Driving Tomorrow’ podcast series featuring Omal Balapatabendi
Sri Lanka’s relationship with mobility has changed significantly over the past few years. What was once a routine part of daily life, became uncertain during the height of the fuel crisis, forcing people to rethink how they travelled, worked, and managed their everyday responsibilities. Against this backdrop, a new podcast series hosted by PodHUB and […]
Basilur Tea celebrates International Tea Day with launch of ‘Roots of Ceylon’
The Sri Lankan premium Ceylon tea brand, Basilur Tea, launched the ‘Roots of Ceylon’ initiative in celebration of International Tea Day, inviting tea enthusiasts to tie into the rich history of Ceylon tea. With 202 years having passed since the first tea plants arrived in Sri Lanka, this year’s celebration marked a significant milestone in […]
Automobile Industry Unveils Revolutionary Trophy Inspired by Dürer’s ‘Praying Hands’
Challenging long-held perceptions of what industry recognition represents, a new automobile industry award has been unveiled, one that shifts the spotlight from victory to sacrifice. This pioneering trophy, which was inspired by the enduring story of Albrecht Dürer’s Praying Hands, redefines appreciation by recognizing not just achievement but also the unseen individuals who made it […]
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC Achieves International Organic Certification for Great Western and Logie Teas
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC has secured internationally recognised organic certification. A member of the Hayleys Plantations Sector and one of Sri Lanka’s premier Regional Plantation Companies, this milestone enables the Company to market certified organic teas under its renowned Great Western and Logie garden marks. The certification spans three major global standards: the EU Organic […]
Inauguration of the Sri Lanka Association of Animal Nutrition (SLAAN) Drives Industry Advancement
Kandy, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka’s industry marked a new chapter with the launch of the Sri Lanka Association of Animal Nutrition (SLAAN) at an event hosted in collaboration with the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) in Kandy earlier this month. “We established SLAAN as a professional body dedicated to advancing the livestock industry through science, […]
Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Sector Faces Severe Financial Strain as LKR 10 billion in Dues Remain Unpaid
The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) today called for urgent government intervention to address a deepening financial crisis in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector, following prolonged payment defaults by the National System Operator (Pvt) Limited (NSO) for power already supplied to the national grid. Payments to renewable energy developers have reportedly been suspended since […]
Evolution Auto to Launch the All-New XPENG G6 in Sri Lanka, Introducing a Global Alternative to the Tesla Model Y
Evolution Auto will officially introduce the all-new XPENG G6 to the Sri Lankan market at an exclusive launch event on 15th May at the XPENG showroom by Evolution Auto. This launch marks the arrival of a next-generation smart electric SUV that redefines premium electric mobility in the country. Positioned as a global competitor to the […]
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector identifies clear pathways for growth amid Q1 challenges
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports fell 8% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to last year, but the data is revealing specific opportunities where targeted policy action could turn things around. January’s 3% decline deepened to 11% in both February and March. While global demand has softened, the late February escalation of Middle East tensions […]