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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...
Development surge in Peninsula India: Lessons for Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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The Eastern, North Central, and Northern Provinces, with a historical presence of handloom and garment sectors, could be linked to the textile clusters of Tamil Nadu The geographical proximity and historical ties between Northern, North Central,...
Sri Lanka’s premier FinTech program opens doors to 200 university students
Daily FT
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Finnovation Lab 2025: Your gateway to the digital finance revolution; application process open now Sri Lanka’s digital finance sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, and the ground-breaking Finnovation Lab program is offering 200 university...
Sri Lanka’s brightest tech minds to compete at SLASSCOM Megamind Quiz 2025
Daily FT
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The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is set to host the highly anticipated third edition of its flagship knowledge event — the Megamind Quiz 2025 — on 28 August. Recognised as a premier engagement initiative for...
Shreeji Shipping Global IPO: GMP ahead of listing signals strong debut for shares
Mint
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August 25, 2025
The grey market premium (GMP) has hinted at a modest debut for Shreeji Shipping Global shares, scheduled to list on Tuesday, August 26. The allotment for the initial public offering (IPO) was finalised on August 22, following the subscription...
Sri Lanka evaluates energy costs to lure cloud infrastructure giants
Biometric Update
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August 24, 2025
Sri Lanka is assessing the country’s energy cost attractiveness to major cloud infrastructure companies in its efforts to attract them to build in the country. Constructing a secure and robust cloud infrastructure and protecting national data...
Sri Lanka digital ID faces a legal showdown
Biometric Update
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August 24, 2025
Two fundamental rights petitions to halt the implementation of Sri Lanka’s Unique Digital Identity (SL-UDI) program have been filed within a space of a month in the country’s Supreme Court. The initial petition, initiated by Lina Amani Rishard...
The show must not go on, Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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On the ground level, where real life trumps dreams and the carnival-like atmosphere of the socio-political circus – things are still hard for the kos polos type of voter Some days are better by far than others. There you go again then, blithe...
Fonterra sells consumer businesses to Lactalis for $3.8 billion
Convenience & Impulse Retailing
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August 25, 2025
Facebook LinkedIn Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has agreed to sell its global Consumer and associated businesses to French dairy company Lactalis for $3.845 billion, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The sale covers Fonterra’s...
Russia Turns to Indian Workers to Fill Industrial Labour Gaps
SightsIn Plus
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August 25, 2025
- Advertisement - In response to a widening industrial workforce shortage, Russia is actively seeking to recruit skilled Indian workers across key sectors including machinery, electronics, construction, and textiles. India’s Ambassador to Russia,...
Knowledge Hub to Drive Innovation at Sri Lanka’s Landmark Food Industry Expo Profood Propack & Agbiz 2025
Lanka News Web
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August 24, 2025
24 August 2025 Colombo LNW : The most anticipated event in Sri Lanka’s food industry calendar, Profood Propack & Agbiz 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) in partnership with Lanka Exhibition and Conference...
Growing compliance demands, regional expansion drive new industry hires
Biometric Update
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August 24, 2025
Tech5 is looking for enterprise growth in Latin America, while Credas and Sumsub add experience to address evolving compliance requirements. Dentity has brought on industry veteran Eve Maler to advise. Tech5 hires to expand footprint in LATAM...
Why is Sri Lanka resource-rich yet wealth-poor?
Lanka News Web
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August 24, 2025
By Panduka Keerthinanda Sri Lanka is a nation of paradox: it is endowed with abundant natural resources, including fertile agricultural land and valuable minerals, yet it struggles with widespread poverty and economic instability. This discrepancy...
Sri Lanka opposition says ex-president jailed to block return to power
The Express Tribune
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August 23, 2025
Opposition parties in Sri Lanka accused on Saturday the government of jailing the country's former president over fears he could return to power. Former leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, 76, who lost the last presidential election in September to Anura...
Sri Lanka Tourism Announces the 9th Edition of SATA Happening from 19th - 20th September at Cinnamon Grand, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The islandchief
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Sri Lanka Tourism has announced that the 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) will take place on 19th and 20th September 2025 at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, Sri Lanka. The announcement was made during a press conference held on 22nd...
Sri Lankan taxi drivers protest 'easy' driver's licenses for foreigners
PIME AsiaNews
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August 23, 2025
The government has introduced a measure to facilitate the issuing of temporary driver's licences upon arrival at Katunayake International Airport. Following the 2019 church attacks and the COVID-19 pandemic, the tourism sector is experiencing a...
Sri Lanka opposition says ex-leader jailed to stop comeback
The Sun Daily
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August 23, 2025
COLOMBO: Opposition parties in Sri Lanka accused on Saturday the government of jailing the country's former president over fears he could return to power. Former leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, 76, who lost the last presidential election in September...
Sri Lanka gets 10 new Tata Motors commercial vehicles under DIMO partnership
Telengana Today
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August 23, 2025
The expanded portfolio addresses cargo and passenger mobility needs while reinforcing India’s growing automobile sector footprint abroad Published Date - 23 August 2025, 03:29 PM New Delhi: Strengthening India’s automobile sector’s presence on...
Sri Lanka’s former prez Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Nagaland Post
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August 22, 2025
Sri Lanka’s former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing the state funds during his tenure as head of state, police said. Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)...
Sri Lanka Trade Mission Strengthens Ties at WTC Mumbai
Textile Value Chain
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August 23, 2025
The All India Association of Industries (AIAI) and the World Trade Center (WTC) Mumbai, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka, jointly hosted a trade mission to reinforce bilateral economic ties between India and Sri Lanka. The...