Category: Business and Economy

PR Wire Sri Lanka (PRW), a member of the Wire Communication Consultancy Holdings Group (WCCG), announced a strategic partnership with LexAG – Legal Consultants, a renowned legal consultancy firm based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, further enhancing its service portfolio into policy advisory services. This collaboration represents a significant milestone for PR Wire as it expands…

Diva Dathata Diriyak Women Entrepreneurial Skills Development Programme is a collaborative effort by Diva, one of the leading laundry brands in Sri Lanka from Hemas Consumer Brands and Women in Management (WIM) to support and empower women entrepreneurs island wide. The 6th regional rollout of this program was successfully concluded in Anuradhapura on the 7th…

The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) is set to host the highly anticipated International Director Conference on the 29th of October 2024, at the Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, from 9.00am to 5.00pm. The event, which will be held under the theme ‘The Courage To be Bold’, has been curated to inspire business…

In a significant step towards encouraging solar power adoption island-wide, Sampath Bank PLC and Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide an easy and affordable lending scheme for Rooftop Solar PV installation investments targeting residential, commercial, and industrial clusters. This initiative aims to encourage…

Scybers, a fast-growing global cybersecurity managed security services firm, today announced the appointment of Gautam Thakkar, a senior executive leader with deep experience in global service delivery across aviation, financial services, insurance, and consulting, as a Strategic Board Advisor. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Gautam brings a wealth of experience in consulting,…

Emerald International, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, proudly announces its partnership with OrphanCare, an independent trust that supports orphaned children transitioning from care homes to adulthood. Through this collaboration, Emerald will donate Rs. 100 from every product sold under its Casual clothing categories, ‘Emerald Active’ and ‘Emerald Fashion’. This initiative underscores Emerald’s deep commitment to…

Huawei will participate in the GITEX Global 2024, one of the world’s largest technology exhibitions, as a Diamond Sponsor. Huawei will showcase a variety of innovative products and solutions at the exhibition, with the theme “Accelerate Industrial Digitalization and Intelligence”. Huawei will come together with industry customers, partners, thought leaders, and technical experts from around…

First Capital Holdings PLC has been recognized for its outstanding commitment to employee development, winning the coveted Gold award at the SLITAD People Development Awards 2023/24. The award, presented by the Sri Lanka Institute of Training and Development (SLITAD), celebrates organizations that prioritize holistic HRD initiatives and align themselves with global best practices. First Capital’s…

Janashakthi Life, a prominent leader in Sri Lanka’s insurance industry, has proudly unveiled its new branch in Matugama. This branch is specifically designed to provide a wide range of life insurance products and services, making them more accessible to the customers. The inauguration was led by Mr. Ravi Liyanage, Director and Chief Executive Officer and…