Business and Economy (Page 43)

Managing Director of Hayleys Fentons Limited, Hasith Prematillake, received four exemplary recognitions at the inaugural CPM Management Leadership Excellence (MLE) Awards 2025. Organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka), the Awards honoured Sri Lanka’s most outstanding leaders who demonstrate “vision, resilience and excellenceContinue Reading

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), a leading global provider of bespoke research, data management, analytics and AI solutions to the financial services sector, has announced that it has exchanged on the acquisition of Ascent. The transaction is expected to close on 30th September 2025. This strategic move significantly expands Acuity’s DataContinue Reading

Kaori Nakamura-Osaka, ILO Assistant Director-General and Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific Asia and the Pacific is home to the world’s largest workforce. In recent years, the region has demonstrated remarkable resilience, with real wages (inflation-adjusted pay) continuing to rise even as they declined in many other parts ofContinue Reading

Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) celebrated the exceptional performance of its team at the Mid-Year Awards 2025 (Regular Business), held on 8th September 2025 at Jetwing Blue, Negombo. The event was graced by Mr. Chandra Schaffter, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of JXG (Janashakthi Group), alongside the company’sContinue Reading

Janashakthi Life, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), actively engaged with over 5,000 households during Sri Lanka’s longest Hindu festival, the 25-day Nallur Festival at Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil. The team educated the community on insurance and provided employment opportunities, while evening games and gift distributions brought joy to devotees, reinforcingContinue Reading