Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Receives $334M in IMF Funding
The funding comes with an expectation that the island nation will reform its labor laws in this fall's…
Garment Workers Say Nike Turned a ‘Blind Eye’ to Their Plight
Labor campaign groups plan to ramp up pressure against the Just Do It Firm this summer.
Sri Lanka Minimum Wage Rise Met With Concern, Skepticism
Most garment workers are already paid a salary slightly above the new minimum wage.
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Striking Sri Lankan Workers Continue to Protest as Negotiations Break Down
Many Sumithra Group workers are striking amid claims they were assaulted while attempting to attend a union…
Sri Lankan Apparel Manufacturers Make Traceability the Norm
Sri Lankan manufacturers will affix QR codes to outgoing apparel exports to bolster traceability in the…
PDS Takes Stake in Nobleswear, Eyes $2.5B in Revenue
The manufacturing entity surpassed the $1B mark in annual turnover this year.
MAS Issues Update on Plan for Change Progress
The ambitious goals for 2025 include clean energy, greener raw materials and more women in management.
Sri Lanka Sees 21% Uptick in GOTS-certified Factories
The South Asian island nation aims to recoup market share lost during Covid by raising the product quality…
With EU’s GSP+ Trade Benefits on the Line, Questions Abound in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan
Who will be the winners and losers of the European Union's GSP+ in 2024?
Sri Lanka Crisis Pits ‘Survivability’ Versus ‘Subsistence Wages’
Garment workers who were barely eking out a living are now on the brink of starvation, labor campaigners say.
‘Difficult to Live’: Sri Lanka Port Workers Join National Strike
Around 2,000 workers at the Port of Colombo joined protests over soaring living costs and tax hikes levied by…
Brandix Factory Back Online After Shutdown Over Worker Dispute
Employees at Brandix Essentials were locked out of the factory after demanding to negotiate a December…
From the Factory Floor: Sri Lanka’s Brandix Perseveres Amid Challenges
As the country faces a debt crisis in the wake of the pandemic, industry looks toward better days ahead.
Victoria’s Secret Supplier’s New Joint Venture Drives Vertical Integration
The deal shows confidence in the island nation and its future as it copes with myriad challenges, from energy…
Brands Urged Not to ‘Disengage Abruptly’ from Sri Lanka
The AAFA has pledged to ensure that all payments are made in a timely manner and garment workers are treated…