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Australia Closes Doors on Indian Students from Key States—What’s Really Going On?

Australia (Commonwealth)_ Australia has long been a preferred destination for Indian students pursuing higher education abroad. However, recent policy shifts...

Why Are the World’s Best Universities Betting Big on India’s Education Boom?

In a landmark development for international education, the University of York and the University of Western Australia (UWA) have...
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$1 Billion Industry on the Brink – How Victoria’s Bold Move Could Save Jobs and Revolutionize Fashion!

Australia (Commonwealth)_ Recent research conducted by RMIT University, in collaboration with the Australian Fashion Council and Epson Australia, has...

$25M Investment in Myriota: Will This Aussie Startup Lead the Global Satellite Revolution?

Australia (Commonwealth)_ The Australian Government's latest investment through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) will significantly benefit Australia's remote regions....

Revolutionize Your Manufacturing with South Australia’s $50K Grants – Here’s How!

Australia (Commonwealth)_ South Australian manufacturers now have an opportunity to enhance their productivity and global competitiveness through the newly...

A New Alliance for Australian Medtech

The Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA) has announced the inclusion of three influential organizations—Pathology Technology Australia (PTA), the Association...

Can Missile Manufacturing Create Jobs and Growth in Australia?

A state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is under development at the Astra Aerolab Business Park, strategically located near Newcastle Airport and...

Australia’s Hydrogen Hub: A Global Opportunity

Australia (Commonwealth)_ A recent report from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia's national science agency, has forecast...

Australia’s Big Bet on Mining Tech

The National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), established by Australia’s Labor government in 2023, has announced its first major investment, signaling...

The North Rises: A New Era for UK Property Investment

(Commonwealth_ The UK property market has experienced considerable changes over the years, influenced by government policies, economic fluctuations, evolving...

InfraBuild Sets New Standard for Steel Traceability

InfraBuild, a leading steel manufacturer and distributor, has set a significant benchmark by becoming the first distribution business in...

SunDrive and Trinasolar: A Solar Partnership to….

Australia’s renewable energy landscape is poised for significant advancement as SunDrive Solar, a leader in solar innovation, joins forces...

Game-Changing Partnership to Revolutionize Australian Solar Manufacturing

SunDrive Solar, a Sydney-based startup, has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing...

Is Fortescue’s SBM Technology the Future of Battery Storage?

Fortescue Zero, the technology division of Fortescue, has announced plans to commence operations at its 38,000-square-meter Advanced Manufacturing Centre...

Australia’s Electric Bus Revolution: Volgren and Yutong Team Up for Greener Public Transit

In a significant advancement for sustainable public transportation, Volgren, a subsidiary of the Marcopolo Group, has partnered with Yutong,...

Manufacturing Alliance Expands to Canberra, Fostering Regional Partnerships and Workforce Development

The Manufacturing Industry Skills Alliance (Manufacturing Alliance) has taken a significant step towards enhancing its operations and fostering regional...

Australian Company Acquires Titomic’s Advanced Cold Spray System

Australia (Commonwealth)_ Australian 3D printer manufacturer, Titomic, has made a significant move in the industrial sector with the sale of...

Australia’s First Biomedical Manufacturing Facility Opens, Boosting Groundbreaking Cancer Therapies

Australia (Commonwealth)_ The completion of Australia’s only biomedical manufacturing facility in 2023 marks a significant advancement in the production of...

Australian Company Secures $65 Million Investment to Build First Grid-Scale Battery Plant

Energy Storage Industries (ESI), a Brisbane-based manufacturer specializing in iron flow batteries, has secured a substantial $65 million investment...

Central Innovation: Revolutionizing Design Technology and Driving Innovation Across Industries

Central Innovation stands at the forefront of providing advanced design technology, consulting, and training services. The company specialises in...

Australian Sheet Metal Manufacturing Faces Decline: How Competition and Substitutes are Shaping the Industry’s Future

Over the past five years, the Sheet Metal Product Manufacturing industry in Australia has experienced considerable challenges, largely attributed...

Australian Women’s and Girls’ Wear Manufacturing: A Shrinking Industry Navigates Challenges

A recent report by IBISWorld, a leading market intelligence firm, has provided insight into the state of the women's...

Australia UAE CEPA Impact

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the primary representative body for Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry, has expressed strong support...

Australian Vanadium Breaks Ground: First Locally-Produced VFB Powers Horizon Power

Australia (Commonwealth)_Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) has successfully completed factory acceptance testing (FAT) for its vanadium flow battery (VFB), marking...

Groundbreaking Partnership: Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Defence Australia, and Advanced Navigation Unite for Military Navigation Breakthrough

Australia (Commonwealth)_ In a significant development in military navigation technology, Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA), and Advanced Navigation...

SFML Reinforces Industry Leadership with Stellar Exhibition Presence

(Commonwealth_ As a prominent player in the food and beverage industry, SFML leveraged its commitment to quality, innovation, and...

Tesla Cybertruck stands in league of its own

(Commonwealth_ The Tesla Cybertruck is an anomaly in the automotive world, evoking reactions ranging from admiration to outright disdain....

Women in Tech Sri Lanka collaborates with Mark and Comm

(Commonwealth_ Women in Tech, the leading global organization for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts,...

The Ceylon Chamber of Coconut Industries inaugurated

(Commonwealth_ With a bold vision to transform Sri Lanka's coconut industry into a global powerhouse, the Ceylon Chamber of...

Supporting and uplifting women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

(Commonwealth_ WEConnect International, in collaboration with the US Embassy, recently hosted a pivotal Supplier Development Masterclass and Supplier Diversity...

Young entrepreneurs gain transformative skills at SPARK 2024

(Commonwealth_ The 2024 edition of the SPARK Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition has successfully concluded its first round, marking another...

Sri Lankan envoy in Malaysia meets with SMEs

(Commonwealth_ Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Malaysia, Air Chief Marshal (Rtd.) Sumangala Dias, recently hosted a pivotal meeting with...

Pre-bookings for NETA electric SUVs launched

(Commonwealth_ David Pieris Automobiles Ltd. (DPA) has unveiled plans for pre-bookings of the NETA electric vehicles, targeting permit holders...

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

(Commonwealth_ WEConnect International, with support from the US Embassy, recently held two significant events in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on...

Luminex secures cleaning project for Kankasanthurei cement factory

(Commonwealth_ President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policies Minister, recently sought the...

Sri Lanka targets a 20% GDP contribution from the manufacturing sector

(Commonwealth_ The Industry Ministry of Sri Lanka has laid out an ambitious plan to elevate the manufacturing sector's contribution...

Sri Lankan Jewelers at Singapore International Jewellery Expo

(Commonwealth_ The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Singapore, in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority of...

Empowering women and youth in the handloom industry

(Commonwealth_ The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of a comprehensive development program for the handloom industry,...

Tata awards contract for UK’s largest battery plant 

Bridgwater, Somerset (Commonwealth Union) _Sir Robert McAlpine, a UK-based contractor, has been awarded a contract by Tata Group's battery...

Nestlé Lanka celebrates enduring business partnerships

(Commonwealth_ Nestlé Lanka recently hosted the “Connect@Nest’24’” event, a significant occasion dedicated to honoring and recognizing the valued business...

Hayley Fabric wins Gold

(Commonwealth_ Hayleys Fabric PLC, a prominent textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has been honored with the Gold award in...

Sadaharitha inks major agarwood tech-sharing agreement

(Commonwealth_ Sadaharitha Plantations Ltd. has made a significant stride in the commercial forestry sector by successfully entering into an...

Lumbini Aquaria launches ‘Gobble’ fish feed range

(Commonwealth_ Sri Lanka is poised to enter the global fish feed export market with Lumbini Aquaria International Ltd., a...

CEAT enters the Brazilian market

(Commonwealth_ CEAT Kelani Holdings, known for its tire manufacturing prowess in Sri Lanka, has achieved a significant milestone by...

Sri Lanka’s Resilient Apparel Sector

(Commonwealth) _ During the unprecedented disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many industries worldwide faced operational standstills, Sri Lanka’s...

JAT inaugurates a new binder plant

(Commonwealth_ JAT Holdings PLC has recently marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its advanced binder plant...

Sysco says Sri Lanka is its heartbeat

(Commonwealth_ Sysco, a Fortune 500 company and the largest global foodservice provider, regards its Sri Lanka operations as "mission...

Unilever Sri Lanka launches 2.33 MW solar project

(Commonwealth_ In a significant move towards sustainability and renewable energy, Unilever Sri Lanka has inaugurated a new 2.33 MW...

MAS Kreeda wins 10 ROSPA Gold Awards

(Commonwealth_ In a remarkable testament to its commitment to workplace safety and employee wellbeing, MAS Kreeda, a subsidiary of...

Sri Lanka-Vietnam to enhance trade partnerships

(Commonwealth_ In a recent pivotal meeting between the Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of...

Smartphone payment plans for pensioners

(Commonwealth_ SLT-Mobitel, in collaboration with the Department of Pensions, proudly announces the commemoration of the 15th anniversary of Upahara,...

Dialog introduces Sri Lanka’s first smartphone plans

(Commonwealth_ Dialog Axiata PLC has introduced a pioneering initiative called ‘Smartphone Plans,’ marking the nation's first installment plan tailored...

Opportunities for new female entrepreneurs

(Commonwealth_ This week, a significant phase of the program aimed at distributing incubators to bolster the rural economy and...

Raigam Solar’s Sunflower Energy uplifts Sri Lankan village

(Commonwealth_ Raigam Solar's Sunflower Energy has achieved a noteworthy milestone by finalizing a substantial commercial-scale solar initiative in Polonnaruwa,...

Munchee becomes the most-loved brand

(Commonwealth_ Munchee, the flagship brand under Ceylon Biscuits Ltd. (CBL), has once again clinched the title of Sri Lanka’s...

Koelnmesse visits Sri Lanka

(Commonwealth_ High-ranking representatives from Koelnmesse India, a leading international trade fair and exhibition centre based in Cologne, Germany, visited...

Teejay Lanka records impressive growth

(Commonwealth_ Teejay Lanka, a leading multinational textile manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has demonstrated strong financial performance for the quarter...

Lankan envoy courts top Southeast Asian EV manufacturer

(Commonwealth_ The Embassy recently convened with VinFast's top management in Ha Noi, exploring commercial and investment potentials to benefit...

India to launch electric buses

The Indian government is initiating a significant plan targeting interstate passenger travel by transitioning a substantial number of diesel...

India-funded Unique ID card project to be launched

(Commonwealth_ The Sri Lankan government is awaiting clearance from the Public Security Ministry to proceed with an India-funded Unique...

Approval delay on imported shoe brands

The delay in obtaining approvals from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for sourcing units in China and Vietnam...

Third party entities granted permission to build telecom towers in SL

(Commonwealth_ The Sri Lankan government is poised to introduce long-awaited amendments to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission Act, marking the...

Sri Lanka aims to be a global automobile manufacturing hub

(Commonwealth_ Dimantha Jayawardena, the Chairman of the Sector Advisory Committee for Automobile at the Ministry of Industries, recently unveiled...

Automobile component exports set to increase

(Commonwealth_ The Sri Lankan government is actively promoting the automobile component manufacturing industry as a key sector for economic...

Export-driven manufacturing for economic growth

(Commonwealth_ Sri Lanka has faced an unprecedented macroeconomic crisis since 2022, primarily due to years of financial mismanagement and...

Daintee’s four decades of sweet success

(Commonwealth_ Daintee, a subsidiary of Sunshine Consumer Lanka Ltd. (SCL), celebrated its 40th anniversary with a grand event on...

Sri Lankan firms venture into African market

(Commonwealth_ Sri Lankan companies are increasingly venturing into the African market, focusing on clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities....

PLC introduces eDoc and eReceipts

(Commonwealth_ People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) recently introduced two groundbreaking network-wide digital initiatives: PLC eDoc and PLC eReceipts....

Forging new defense bonds with India

(Commonwealth_ Sri Lanka's Indian arm manufacturing firms showcased their capabilities in arm manufacturing to the Sri Lankan military during...

OPPO redefines the smartphone experience

(Commonwealth)_ In the unfolding era of AI Phones, OPPO is at the forefront of innovation, accelerating its global strategic...

Cisco’s support for Sri Lanka’s recovery

(Commonwealth) _ In a sign of the country's resurgence, global technology leader Cisco is reaffirming its commitment to serving...

Future of tyre and rubber industry

(Commonwealth_The Plastics and Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL) orchestrated a resoundingly successful high-level strategic workshop under the banner...

Lankans consume more milk

(Commonwealth) _ The monthly consumption of milk powder in Sri Lanka experienced a significant downturn following the economic crisis,...

Lanka at FoodTech Trade Fair

(Commonwealth)_ A delegation comprising nine representatives from Sri Lanka embarked on a transformative journey to the Anuga FoodTec trade...

Abans prohibited from using McDonald’s brand name

(Commonwealth) _ The recent issuance of a notable enjoining order by the Colombo Commercial High Court has brought attention...

Sri Lanka’s flourishing food processing industry

(Commonwealth) _ The Profood Propack & Agbiz Exhibition, an eagerly anticipated event in the food industry, was officially announced...

World’s first conversion of Hummer EV SUV

(Commonwealth) _ Global Conversions, a trailblazing Sri Lankan-owned company specializing in automobile re-engineering, has achieved a significant milestone in...

Fostering robust manufacturing and production sector

(Commonwealth)_ Fostering a robust Manufacturing and Production (M&P) sector stands as a pivotal strategy in addressing Sri Lanka's prevailing...

Home Lands enters the Australian market

(Commonwealth)_ Home Lands Group of Companies, a renowned leader in real estate and property development, has proudly announced the...

Collaborative robots take charge  

By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa (Commonwealth)_ Schneider Electric, a global frontrunner in energy management and automation's digital transformation, has unveiled two...

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N to electrify roads

(Commonwealth)_ Much-anticipated 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is set to make its debut this month, hitting the market with...

Revolutionizing Warehouse Fulfillment

By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa (Commonwealth)_ Locus Robotics, a global pioneer in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed for fulfillment warehouses, has...

Sustainable Solution for On-Demand Packaging

By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa (Commonwealth)_ SEE has introduced a revolutionary inflatable packaging system, the Bubble Wrap® Inflator, catering to medium-throughput...

India’s resilience in M&A  

By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa  (Commonwealth) _ Despite global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, India's M&A market showcased resilience in 2023, as...

Fresh App for Sports Enthusiasts 

By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa  (Commonwealth) _ In a groundbreaking development, Apple has introduced Apple Sports, an innovative app specifically designed...

Top smartphones of 2024  

(Commonwealth) _ In the ever-evolving world of smartphones, 2024 brings a new era of innovation, driven by advancements in...

Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio Quadrifoglio Models Discontinued After 2024

(Commonwealth) _ In a notable turn of events for fervent Alfa Romeo admirers, the departure of the high-performance Quadrifoglio...

Halcyon Concept Creates Breakthrough in Electric Future

(Commonwealth) _ Chrysler made waves with the unveiling of its Halcyon Concept electric sedan, highlighting its cutting-edge 800-volt lithium-sulfur...

UK shift to EVs to achieve Net Zero Ambitions

By Wasana Nadeeshani Sellahewa (Commonwealth) _ The Environment and Climate Change Committee emphasized the crucial role of transitioning to electric...

UK aims to boost EV sales through tax reductions

(Commonwealth) _ The Environment and Climate Change Committee emphasized the crucial role of transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) in...

Echo Falls Unveils Exclusive Watermelon and Kiwi Blend, Available Only at Booker!

(Commonwealth) _ In a strategic move to captivate a youthful consumer demographic and respond to the burgeoning demand for...

Robotics to Bolster the Future of Bioplastics

(Commonwealth) _ Bioplastics, derived from sugars sourced from corn, sugar cane, or sugar beets, present an environmentally friendly alternative...

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices over inflation.

(Commonwealth) _ In a significant update within the automotive industry, Maruti Suzuki, a prominent player in India's automobile manufacturing...

GSK to embark on a £200 million investment in the UK.

(Commonwealth) _ GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), pharmaceutical giant is set to enhance its UK facilities, a move that includes the construction...

Honda HR-V upgraded with a self-destruct feature

(Commonwealth) _ The allure of a rear glass hatch, epitomized by iconic scenes of a Toyota 4Runner with a...

Ford F-150 Lightning EV Pricing model revamped

(Commonwealth) _ Ford Motor Company has recently executed significant price modifications across its 2024 F-150 Lightning range, signaling a...

NITER and Fakir Seal MoU to expand talent pool globally 

(Commonwealth) _ In an attempt to enhance students' opportunities to meet global standards, Fakir Apparels Ltd (FAL), a leading...

SICK redefines measurement precision in materials handling

(Commonwealth) _ SICK claims to have redefined measurement precision in materials handling, warehousing, and logistics with its latest DT80...

Ola Electric, pioneer Indian 2W EV firm secures PLI for autos and components 

(Commonwealth) _ Ola Electric, a trailblazing force in the realm of electric two-wheeler vehicles (2W EVs), has secured a...

Nio aims to rival Mercedes-Maybach  

(Commonwealth) _ Nio is set to challenge Mercedes-Benz's upscale Maybach brand with its forthcoming flagship coupe-crossover, the ET9, slated...

Omni Tanker triumphs groundbreaking achievements  

(Commonwealth) _ Omni Tanker, an Australian composites manufacturer, has collaborated with Lockheed Martin and the University of New South...

Range Rover Sport SV unveiled

(Commonwealth) _ The Range Rover Sport has had a presence in India for approximately a year and a half,...

Volkswagen reintroduces physical buttons

(Commonwealth) _ Volkswagen's future car interiors will undergo a significant transformation, drawing inspiration from the ID 2all concept car....

50% cut on Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning production

(Commonwealth) _ Ford Motor is revising its production strategy for the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, intending to reduce planned...
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