Category: Business and Economy

Former IQ-EQ leader will accelerate Acuity’s global growth, including Sri Lanka Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics, staffing and technology solutions to the financial services sector, has appointed Emma Crabtree as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Crabtree has more than 25 years of leadership experience in client engagement and commercial strategy,…

The ‘It’s About Time’ Travelling History Museum opened its doors to the public today at the Colombo Public Library. Since its inception in February 2019, the museum has visited 11 towns across 10 districts and 7 provinces, including Jaffna, Kandy, Kurunegala, Badulla, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Galle. Drawing on feedback from more than 52,000 visitors, it…

The Swadeshi Industrial Works PLC, the market leader for herbal based personal care products received the award for Excellence in Herbal-Based Personal Care Products at the Global Business Excellence Awards 2025 – Elite Series II. The Global Business Excellence Awards 2025 – Elite Series II was held on August 10th, 2025, at the BMICH in…

Raja Jewellers, the undisputed monarch of the gold world, successfully concluded its highly anticipated Diamond Day Celebration 2025, marking a dazzling highlight in its annual promotional calendar. The recent spectacular relaunch of the Paragon Diamond Collection, a reimagined line that enthralled guests with its timeless appeal and exquisite elegance, made this year’s Diamond Day especially…

The Lanka India Business Association (LIBA) recently hosted a celebration of India’s Independence Day, at Cocobar, Colombo. The event, which was held under the theme ‘Indo-Western Fusion’, brought together an eclectic gathering of distinguished guests. This included diplomats, members of the media, Sri Lankan and Indian business leaders and their families, who enjoy a lively…

Xavier 4.0 is a mission-ready platform combining the power of the RG 311 #UGV and the Beak B 150 #UAV, designed and developed from the ground up, into one seamless autonomous platform. With all-terrain mobility, autonomous navigation, 3D spatial mapping, rapid aerial deployment, and high-definition imaging working in harmony, it redefines how ground and air…

Setting a new benchmark in industrial power resilience, Hayleys Energynet, a subsidiary of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has successfully deployed Riello’s first 300 kVA UPS system in Sri Lanka. This next-generation power continuity solution ensures uninterrupted operations in high-volume food production, establishing a new industry standard for critical infrastructure reliability. The project scope encompassed the complete…

In a time when startups and businesses are navigating constant disruption, TiE Colombo is creating space for powerful conversations that matter. Through its recent Fireside Chat series, TiE Colombo brought together some of Sri Lanka’s most visionary leaders to share how resilience and sustainability are no longer just buzzwords — they are strategic imperatives. One…