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August 25, 2024
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Business & Economy

Sri Lanka’s Industries call for reduction in water tariffs to boost competitiveness

4min
A collective of trade associations including the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Sri Lanka (FCCISL), the European Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (ECCSL), the Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL), the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL), and the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE), […]
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February 5, 2024
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Business & Economy

Industry veteran Saifudeen Jafferjee elected Chairman of JAAF at 20th AGM

5min
Industry veteran Saifudeen Jafferjee was elected Chairman of the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF), which is the apex body that guides Sri Lanka apparel towards its ultimate goal of being the world’s number one apparel sourcing destination.  At the 20th Annual General Meeting held recently, the Executive Committee including Deputy Chairmen Felix Fernando and Aroon […]
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December 15, 2023
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Business & EconomyFeatured Event

Research, insights add value to Circular Economy Workshop for Apparel Sector

5min
      14th December 2023: In response to the multifaceted challenges posed by resource scarcity, environmental impacts and economic concerns, Monash University in partnership with the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) initiated an insightful Workshop on the Circular Economy (CE) and its profound implications for the apparel industry. The workshop, held recently, served as […]
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July 6, 2023
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Business & Economy

JAAF welcomes PUCSL’s recent revisions to electricity tariffs

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      JAAF commends revisions made to off-peak industrial electricity tariffs 9% industrial tariff welcomed; JAAF hopes for higher reductions   6th July 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the recent revisions made to electricity tariff for the July – December period by the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL).  JAAF specifically welcomes the […]
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November 11, 2022
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ApparelLifestyle

Apparel industry calls for urgent action of FTAs to maintain resilient performance

8min
      10th November 2022: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has urged the Government to urgently expedite negotiations on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to enhance the industry’s resilience and global competitiveness amid rising fears of a global economic recession. Elaborating on its rationale, the Association noted that FTAs have become an integral part […]
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September 26, 2022
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Lifestyle

JAAF pledges support to ILO’s Better Work initiative

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        ● Better Work aims at strengthening resilience of the industry ● An opportunity to partner with local and international stakeholders 26th September 2022: The apex body of the apparel industry, the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) pledged absolute support to the ILO’s Better Work initiative demonstrating the industry’s deep commitment to […]
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