Dilshani Samaraweera
Biography
Dilshani Samaraweera is a freelance journalist with nearly 11 years in journalism in Sri Lanka, mainly reporting on business/economic subjects. Her regular areas of coverage are labour issues and international trade. She has a bachelors in Social Sciences and is also experienced in research work in Sri Lanka.
Articles by Dilshani Samaraweera
Sri Lankan apparel industry in optimistic mood
4 April 2012
Sri Lanka's apparel manufacturers see export demand holding up this year despite concerns about a slowing European economy, thanks to a focus on ethical manufacturing, factory investment, and the arrival of new international buyers. Dilshami Samaraweera spoke with firms showcasing their products at the recent Sri Lanka Expo 2012.
SRI LANKA: Industry to form Asian apparel hub in 2012
13 January 2012
Sri Lanka's apparel industry says it is gearing up to transform the country into an Asian apparel hub, starting this year.
SRI LANKA: Timex Group expands production and own-label line
21 December 2011
The Timex Group, one of Sri Lanka's top five manufacturers of apparel for export markets, has taken its own brand label into India after opening its first retail outlet in Bangalore last week.
SRI LANKA: Investors sought for shuttered garment plants
2 December 2011
Coats Thread upbeat on Sri Lanka apparel prospects
30 November 2011
SRI LANKA: Apparel exporters to gain from rupee devaluation
29 November 2011
Sri Lanka makers urge retailers to back green garments
21 November 2011
SRI LANKA: Apparel exporters resilient but see slow growth
15 November 2011
SRI LANKA: MAS opens US$5m factory for Pink Collegiate line
7 October 2011
SRI LANKA: Labour movement calls for new living wage
31 March 2011
SRI LANKA: Brandix acquires Comfortwear lingerie unit
23 March 2011
SRI LANKA: Apparel industry in expansion drive
11 February 2011
ANALYSIS: Bangladesh garment industry aims for fast growth
7 January 2011
Bangladesh garment makers hit back at pay protests
4 January 2011
SRI LANKA: China-Bangladesh overflow boosts exports
16 December 2010
Textile experts question investment in Sri Lanka mills
2 December 2010
SRI LANKA: Trade unions protesting wage increase
25 November 2010
SRI LANKA: Shipping costs from Asia to increase
12 July 2010
SRI LANKA: Government urged to deliver on wage promise
11 February 2010
INSIGHT: EU to continue GSP+ dialogue with Sri Lanka
18 December 2009
SRI LANKA: Rights groups call for GSP+ benefits for workers
13 November 2009
SRI LANKA: Apparel exports show signs of recovery
12 October 2009
