SLAEA Archives

November 30, 2023

Highlights industry’s willingness to collaborate with government to trial system Urges need for strategic partnerships with Japan, India Re-elected Chairman of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) Indika Liyanahewage has emphasized the significant challenge posed by the proposed abolition of SVAT. He urged the government to introduce an alternative cashless scheme, […]

November 7, 2023

6th November 2023: The Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) participated in the 16th Global Textile and Apparel Supply Chain Conference held in Shanghai, China recently with a focus on innovation and the development of national high-end textile advanced manufacturing clusters. Representing Sri Lanka at the annual conference, President of SLAEA Indika […]

August 9, 2023

Intex has returned to Sri Lanka in 2023 to further revitalize international trade through face-to-face business interactions. The show was inaugurated today in the presence of Chief Guest H.E. Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, Acting High Commissioner, High Commission of India in Colombo and Guest of Honour Dr. Kingsley Bernard, Chairman & Chief Executive, Sri Lanka […]

December 1, 2022

● Upholds five key policy reforms proposed by SLAEA as a sustainable path to achieving 2025 USD 8 Bn. target ● Supports government in key reforms aiding economic recovery and growth 1st December 2022: With the apparel industry aiming towards USD 8 billion in export revenue by 2025, Chairman of the […]

December 16, 2021

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry expressed confidence in reaching its target of $8 billion in export earnings by 2025, by implementing the concerted initiatives put in place by the sector, in collaboration with the authorities. These views were expressed at the ‘Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2021’, the flagship event of the Ceylon Chamber […]

December 9, 2021

Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has risen to the challenges posed by the pandemic and the sector can contribute further to the country’s economy, provided that all stakeholders collaborate to address critical constraints, apparel exporters point out. These views were expressed at the recent 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters […]

SLAEA Chairman Urges Cashless System Amidst SVAT Abolition

SLAEA President Encourages Foreign Investment in Sustainable Fabric Manufacturing at Shanghai Conference

The 12th Edition of Intex – the Sri Lanka edition commenced today amidst great anticipation by the industry.

JAAF pledges support to policy reforms requested by SLAEA

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector well-positioned to reach $8 Bn. export earnings target by 2025

Sri Lankan apparel exporters seek collaboration to realise industry’s potential