Business and Economy (Page 4)

Diva honours winners of Diva Dathata Diriyak Entrepreneurial Skills Development Programme in North Central Province

Diva, the leading and trusted laundry brand from Hemas Consumer Brands in collaboration with Women in Management (WIM), continues to uplift and empower women entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka with its ‘Diva Dathata Diriyak Entrepreneurial Skills Development Programme’. The winners of the North Central Province, Anuradhapura programme, were felicitated at aContinue Reading

Union Assurance Hosts ‘Blog It Symposium 2025’, First Ever in the Sector

Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, proudly organised the ‘Blog It Symposium 2025’, marking a significant milestone as the first-ever event of its kind in the Life Insurance sector. The event, open to the public, welcomed renowned figures from the literary world, including its keynote speaker, Ashok Ferrey,Continue Reading

Link Sudantha hosts flagship event to celebrate World Oral Health Day 2025

Link Sudantha, a leading brand from Link Natural and one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted oral care brands, celebrated World Oral Health Day 2025 with a flagship event at Ruwanpura National College of Education. The occasion saw over 400 participants together, reinforcing the brands stance on the importance of oralContinue Reading

Janashakthi Life Records Over 5 Billion in Profits for the Second Consecutive Year

Janashakthi Life, one of the fastest growing Life insurers in Sri Lanka has recorded a massive LKR 5.7 Billion Profit Before Tax for the period under review. This is the second consecutive year the company has surpassed the LKR 5 billion mark in PBT. Reflecting on the company’s achievements, RaviContinue Reading

DIMO Celebrated IWD Meaningfully, Reflecting the Progress Made During a Decade in Creating a Respectful Workplace

DIMO celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) with impactful initiatives to foster a gender-smart work culture. The event featured the progress made by DIMO during the last 10 years, a panel discussion with industry leaders discussing the importance of creating inclusive workplaces while empowering women through education and awareness, and alsoContinue Reading

TiE Colombo Partners with TiE Women Global Initiative to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka

TiE Colombo officially launched its TiE Women Initiative at the highly anticipated TiE Colombo Women’s Day Celebration event held at the Granbell Hotel, Colombo. The event brought together accomplished entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, and aspiring female entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges and opportunities women face in business. It was a milestoneContinue Reading

Hemas Manufacturing Secures Prestigious Trade Compliance Certification from Sri Lanka Customs

Marking a milestone in operational excellence and global trade compliance, Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd. has been awarded the ‘Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Tier 1 Certification’, by Sri Lanka Customs, reinforcing its position as a leader in compliance, operational efficiency and global trade facilitation. This achievement places Hemas among an exclusiveContinue Reading

Durdans Hospital Expands Specialised Care with the Launch of Advanced Urology Clinic

Durdans Hospital, a trusted leader in specialised healthcare for over 80 years, announces the opening of its state-of-the-art Urology Clinic, further strengthening its commitment to advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive procedures, and comprehensive post-surgical care. This newly established facility is designed to provide seamless access to specialised urological treatments, ensuring patientContinue Reading

Orient Finance PLC reports robust financial growth for 9-month period ended December 31, 2024

Orient Finance PLC has reported an outstanding financial performance for the nine-month period ended December 31, 2024, showcasing significant growth in key financial indicators compared to the corresponding period in 2023. The Company recorded a remarkable 161% increase in profit after tax, reaching Rs. 254.6 million compared to Rs. 97.6Continue Reading

Lanka India Business Association launched in Sri Lanka

The economic winds are blowing eastwards. And after decades of the West being the engine of the global economy, it’s now the turn of the East to be the growth engine. India is now poised to be the growth engine of the world, and South Asia has a unique opportunityContinue Reading