SL Purchasing Managers’ Index: Sept 2022 manufacturing PMI decline
Manufacturing PMI declined in September 2022, indicating a setback in manufacturing activities on a month-on-month basis. Accordingly, Manufacturing PMI …
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Hayleys Fabric strengthens biodiversity regeneration efforts, Partners with CEA and local universities
Strengthening its commitment to drive biodiversity regeneration and environmental conservation, Hayleys Group subsidiary and leading textile manufacturer …
“There is opportunity in crisis” – JAAF Secretary General
Apparel industry proves resilient in the face of adversityTotal apparel exports in July 2022 ($ 522.14 million) - 22.4% increase YoY As Sri Lanka struggles …
Sri Lanka’s export earning up 12.9-pct from Jan-Jul
Earnings from exports increased in July 2022, while import expenditure declined for the fifth consecutive month, on a year-on-year basis. The notable decline …
UK-based supply chain start-up Kavida AI to help reduce risk profile of Sri Lanka’s apparel sector
UK-based Digital Supply Chain Start-up - facilitated by The American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM) in Sri Lanka, have launched Resilient Sri Lanka a new …
Despite challenges, SL’s positioning remains unmatched in high-end apparel manufacture
Director of Stretchline Holdings Norman Collier Globally successful manufacturing destinations for high-end apparel have three defining characteristics. …
Investors continue to cash in on the Sri Lankan apparel sector’s resilience
Investors are cashing in on the strong prospects of Sri Lanka’s apparel and textile exports sector, the country’s main export industry, which caters to …
JAAF commends industry’s resilience as apparel export earnings rise 30-pct YoY in May
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) thanked all industry stakeholders for their outstanding resilience in ensuring that the sector continued to meet its …
South Asia Textiles commits to SBTi to limit global warming at 1.5°C
South Asia Textiles (SAT), a fully-owned subsidiary Hayleys Fabric PLC, also joined its parent company in committing to the Science-Based Targets initiatives …
“Export outlook dims amidst economic challenges” latest CCC-USAID export barometer survey says
Findings from the latest bi-annual Export Barometer Survey indicate that exporters are losing confidence in the industry’s outlook, as firms face mounting …
MAS Holdings’ calls for immediate and decisive action to resolve the current crisis
MAS Holdings, one of Sri Lanka's largest private sector employers and exporters reiterates the need for immediate and decisive action to resolve the current …
Interview: Resilience, creativity and talent will make Sri Lankan apparel thrive globally
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector contributes 6% to the country’s GDP and accounts for almost half of all merchandise exports. The sector provides direct …
Opinion: Sri Lanka needs GSP+ now more than ever
By Felix Fernando Much has been said of the potential economic costs to Sri Lanka, of losing the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus trade concessions …
Hela Apparel Holdings’ records year-to-date revenue of Rs 41.6 Bn
Hela Apparel Holdings Limited (the holding company of the Hela Clothing Group) ended its third quarter on a high note, having exceeded its annual performance …
Sri Lanka explores batik, handloom and local apparel opportunities in Russia
Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation Prof. Janitha Abeywickrema Liyanage together with the delegation headed by the Sri Lankan State Minister of …
Ajit Gunewardene to be appointed Chairman of Teejay Lanka
Teejay Lanka PLC, Sri Lanka’s largest textile manufacturer, has announced that business leader Ajit Gunewardene is to be appointed Chairman with effect from …
Sri Lankan apparel must target opportunities arising from post-COVID rebalancing of global trade
Small and medium scale apparel producers have called on the authorities to assist the sector in expanding Sri Lanka’s apparel production capacity, to …
Hela Apparel Holdings IPO oversubscribed by 5.4 times
Hela Apparel Holdings (the holding company of the Hela Clothing Group) made history this month with the successful oversubscription of the largest initial …
Q3 performance at JKH Group sees turnaround in Leisure business
Summarised below are the key operational and financial highlights of our performance during the quarter under review: • Group EBITDA recorded a significant …
Hela Apparel Holdings prepares for upcoming IPO on 12th Jan
The initial public offering of Hela Apparel Holdings Limited (the holding company of the Hela Clothing Group) is set to open on the 12th of January 2022. The …