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Sri Lanka advances inclusion in the apparel industry with “Inclusive Threads”
Better Work
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August 25, 2025
Since late 2024, changes have been afoot in Sri Lanka’s garment industry – efforts are underway to shape a more inclusive apparel industry through the “Inclusive Threads” initiative. Led by Better Work Sri Lanka, with support from the Australian...
Sri Lanka Launches First Disability Equality Training for Apparel Sector Stakeholders
Better Work
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August 25, 2025
In May 2025, Better Work Sri Lanka launched the first two batches of ILO’s specialized Disability Equality Training (DET), marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to promote inclusive employment practices within Sri Lanka’s apparel...
Sri Lanka’s tea exports surge but industry hobbled by weak policy reforms
Lanka News Web
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August 25, 2025
By: Staff Writer August 25, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s tea industry, the island nation’s largest agricultural export earner, recorded an encouraging recovery in July 2025 with shipments reaching 24 million kilograms (Mnkg), a 13% increase from...
Sri Lankan Ajai Vir Singh to represent nation at BRICS+ in Moscow
Lanka News Web
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August 25, 2025
By: Staff Writer August 25, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s fashion industry will gain international exposure later this month when Ajai Vir Singh, Founder of Colombo Fashion Week (CFW), Responsible Fashion initiative, and the Ceylon Literary and Arts...
Brendan Taylor returns for ODIs against Sri Lanka
cricbuzz
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LONG AWAITED COMEBACK Brendan Taylor last featured for Zimbabwe in 2021. © Getty Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor is set for his much-anticipated return after being named in the 16-member squad for the two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. Taylor has...
Sports News | Zimbabwe Picks Experienced Squad for ODI Series Against Sri Lanka
Latestly
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August 25, 2025
Harare [Zimbabwe], August 25 (ANI): Craig Ervine is set to lead Zimbabwe as the team management announced a 16-member squad for the two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The matches will be played on August 29 and 31 at the Harare Sports Club....
Zimbabwe picks experienced squad for ODI series against Sri Lanka
Mint
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August 25, 2025
Harare [Zimbabwe], August 25 (ANI): Craig Ervine is set to lead Zimbabwe as the team management announced a 16-member squad for the two-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The matches will be played on August 29 and 31 at the Harare Sports Club....
Masuku, Evans included in Zimbabwe squad for Sri Lanka ODIs
Three Men on a Boat
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August 25, 2025
cricket stumpsZimbabwe have announced a 16-man squad for the two-match one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor making a highly anticipated return to the national side. The matches are...
Brendan Taylor Set For Comeback As Zimbabwe Name Squad For ODIs vs Sri Lanka
Zee News
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Zimbabwe have announced a 16-man squad for the two-match one-day international (ODI) series against Sri Lanka, with veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor making a highly anticipated return to the national side. The 39-year-old Taylor is set...
Zimbabwe ODI squad for Sri Lanka series officially announced, Brendan Taylor returns
CricketAddictor
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August 25, 2025
On Monday, August 25, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) announced the 16-member squad of the Zimbabwe National Cricket Team for the upcoming ODI series against the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team. Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) selection committee has added the...
CEAT’s US $171m BOI deal boosts Sri Lanka tyre exports growth
Lanka News Web
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August 25, 2025
By: Staff Writer August 25, Colombo (LNW): CEAT OHT Lanka Ltd. yesterday announced that it has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka to formalise a landmark investment of $171 million, one of the largest inflows from...
CEAT OHT Lanka Commits to Major Investment, Cementing Sri Lanka’s Role in Global Tyre Industry
Lanka News Web
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August 25, 2025
August 25, Colombo (LNW): In a significant development poised to reshape Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and export landscape, CEAT OHT Lanka (Private) Limited has entered into a formal agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to...
Brendan Taylor set for ODI comeback in Zimbabwe's series against Sri Lanka
ESPN Africa
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August 25, 2025
Wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor is set to make his ODI comeback for Zimbabwe in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka after completing his ban for breaching the ICC's anti-corruption code. He had made his international comeback earlier this...
Sri Lanka export board promotes smart agriculture, aquaculture tech
EconomyNext
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August 25, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s export development board has conducted awareness sessions on ‘smart solutions’ for agricultural and aquaculture exporters in the island’s north western and central provinces. The seminar focused on “adopting advanced...
Sri Lanka stocks slide 0.36-pct, weighed down by banks
EconomyNext
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August 25, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell 0.36 percent for the second straight session, brokers said. “Market ended a bit lower. Saw a bit of profit taking after five days of continuous gain,” Dimantha Mathew,...
Sri Lanka to expand coconut cultivation in Northern Province to 50,000 acres by 2027
Xinhua News Agency
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COLOMBO, Aug. 25 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka will expand coconut cultivation in the Northern Province to 50,000 acres by 2027 as part of a drive to boost production in the region, a government minister said Monday. Speaking at a press conference in...
CEAT to invest US$171mn in Sri Lanka OHT tyre and track plants
EconomyNext
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August 25, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – India’s CEAT group said it has inked a deal with Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment to spend 171 million dollars to expand off-highway-tyre (OHT) and track plants in Sri Lanka, which were acquired from Michelin. CEAT bought a tyre plant...
Foreign investors sell Sri Lanka rupee bonds for second straight week
EconomyNext
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August 25, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange’s All Share Price Index (ASPI) fell 0.36 percent for the second straight session, brokers said. “Market ended a bit lower. Saw a bit of profit taking after five days of continuous gain,” Dimantha Mathew,...
Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge to Nearly USD 10 Bn in First Seven Months of 2025
Lanka Business Online
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August 25, 2025
Sri Lanka's export sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady momentum during the first seven months of 2025, with total exports reaching US$ 9,992.53 Mn, marking a robust 7.79 % growth compared to the corresponding period in 2024....
Indian apparel industry urges urgent govt support
Fibre 2 Fashion
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The Indian textiles and garment industry has urged the government to provide urgent relief as the additional 25 per cent punitive tariff imposed by the US will take effect from August 27, 2025. This will push the total duties on Indian apparel...