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DFCC Aloka Partners with Chrysalis to Strengthen Women-Led Enterprises Across Sri Lanka

Mar 18, 2026

DFCC Bank PLC (DFCC Bank), through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, has partnered with Chrysalis to expand financial access, business capacity, and market opportunities for…
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To reach US$8 billion, Sri Lanka apparel must grow differently

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By Felix Fernando, Chairman, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has earned its place in the global market through consistency, trust, and a…
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