Couture captivates Colombo
International designer Georges Hobeika together with Business Development Head for Asia Dinesh Chandrasena last week brought world class couture to Colombo as a prelude to the Asian launch. The show included a retrospective collection as well as the Fall/Winter Masai Collection launched at The Louvre in Paris in July.
Amalean’s insights
Apparel mogul outlines MAS’s support for Sri Lanka Design Festival 2010
Sri Lanka’s fashion manufacturing industry has progressed towards becoming the leader in the global supply chain which caters to leading international brands and retains its position at the forefront of ethical manufacturing, a key to the growth of the fashion industry in Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh eyes $16 bln textile exports in 2010-11
Dhaka (Reuters) – Bangladesh garment exports are expected to rise by 30 percent to $16.25 billion in the current fiscal year to June 2011, exporters said last week.
Exports could even be higher if prices of components and raw materials like cotton remained stable, they said.
Chanel sees trade improving, U.S. market recovery
- Luxury growth to increase-Chanel supervisory board pres
- Fashion, perfume, and beauty to grow-Montenay
- Montenay won’t seek changes to ‘Made in EU’ labels
China’s Communist Party birthplace holds fashion summit
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – SHANGHAI, birthplace of China’s ruling Communist Party and now home to shops selling Ferraris, Hermes and Louis Vuitton, will host Italy’s high-profile fashion summit, attended by executives from the biggest luxury brands.
2018 CWG: More lessons for Lanka
A RESPECTED marketer in a ‘My View – Left, Right and Centre’ article titled ‘2018 Commonwealth Games in Sri Lanka?’ published in the Daily FT of 26 October 2010 described the “positive” vibes he experienced, seeing Sri Lanka planning for events as far away as 10 years from now.
Saving grace
Sunday was World Thrift Day and the message behind its importance is extremely relevant to a country focused on development as Sri Lanka.Around the world, developing countries are facing different dimensions of the same problem. How to fund the growing need for investment?
Valuation of biological assets
Based on May 2009 IFRIC Agenda decision
By Ajith Ratnayake, FCMA
IAS 41 Agriculture requires biological assets to be recognised at fair value, unless the fair value cannot be determined reliably. Determination of an appropriate discount rate is essential to ensure that the valuation is reliable.
UK Spending Review: Rebuilding a responsible and healthy economy
By George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and William Hague, Foreign Secretary
On Wednesday, 20 October, 2010, Britain’s coalition Government announced its spending plans for the next four years. We are taking urgent steps to reduce the national debt and deal with the fiscal legacy we inherited.
ROI through POI: Insights of a new investment
Sri Lanka has emerged as an investor-friendly destination. Investments should ensure expected returns.
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