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June 11, 2025

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has long stood as a cornerstone of the country’s export economy—renowned globally for ethical manufacturing, skilled craftsmanship, and resilient supply chains. Now, as global markets shift rapidly towards sustainability, digitalisation, and social responsibility, Sri Lanka is once again stepping forward with purpose. In partnership with the International Trade Centre […]

August 20, 2024

In order to determine what should be done in the current situation of the country, on the initiative of Md. Shahriar, President of Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA), a commercial organization representing over two thousand export-oriented garment accessories and packaging industries, on 12 August 2024 Monday morning in Dhaka. An […]

July 11, 2024

Star Garments Group (“Star”) announced its plan to build a large-scale apparel export manufacturing factory in Togo to boost the West African country’s textile and apparel capabilities, through a financing package that includes a USD 15 million loan by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group. The move […]

July 8, 2024

In light of the recent communication regarding the removal of the exception on the export of services, we, the Sri Lanka Association of Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM), the Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS), the BCS Sri Lanka Section (BCS), and the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) share our collective thoughts […]

July 1, 2024

Colombo, June 27, 2024 – On June 26, the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Department of Import and Export Control, launched the first Sri Lanka Strategic Trade Forum. This event brought together a diverse audience from government and the private sector to address critical aspects of trade security and explore […]

October 26, 2023

Hatton National Bank (HNB) and The National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) have officially renewed their partnership, reaffirming their commitment to bolster the Sri Lankan economy, with a special focus on the export sector. NCE, the exclusive chamber promoting exporters in Sri Lanka, has found a formidable ally in HNB, known for its […]

June 27, 2023

30 Petitioners, including the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka, Rescue Animals Sri Lanka, RARE Sri Lanka, Justice for Animals and others, filed action in the Court of Appeal pursuant to the statement made by Hon. Minister Mahinda Amaraweera that there were plans being made to export toque macaque monkeys […]

January 3, 2023

While the topic of shipping liberalization has generally been the subject of frequent and heated debate in 2022, key stakeholders across Sri Lanka’s logistics and export sectors have become increasingly unified in their call for urgent liberalization of the island’s shipping industry, with shipping and freight forwarding agencies being the most immediate […]

September 12, 2022

Colombo, September 12, 2022: Recognizing the immense potential SMEs have in the Export category, and with the aim of strengthening the economy of the country further, Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, conducted an export oriented workshop for Small and Medium Enterprise owners in partnership with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. […]

September 9, 2022

• Pro-circularity model reduces manufacturing energy requirements by 95% Building sustainable innovation into Sri Lanka’s construction sector, Hayleys Group subsidiary and national leader in fully integrated aluminum manufacturing, Alumex PLC, announced the groundbreaking launch of Low Carbon Aluminum for the global market. The company’s newly launched range of Low Carbon Aluminum […]

Empowering Sri Lanka’s Apparel sector through sustainability, innovation, and inclusion

Exchange Meeting with the Leaders of Related Organizations including Export-Oriented Commercial Organizations to Continue the Trend of National Exports

Star Garments Group expands to Togo to build its first overseas manufacturing facility

Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM Sector Urges Reconsideration of Tax Measures Affecting Export Services

U.S. Embassy Colombo Champions Trade Security at Inaugural Sri Lanka Strategic Trade Forum

Renewing the Momentum: HNB and NCE Unite Once Again to Power Sri Lanka’s Export Sector

Export toque macaque monkeys from Sri Lanka to China

Adapt or perish: shipping liberalization reforms essential to export-led economic recovery

Seylan Bank continues to empower local SMEs in exploring global market opportunities

Alumex introduces environmentally friendly Low-Carbon Aluminium to grow export markets