Business and Economy (Page 51)

WindForce PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading renewable energy company, has officially commissioned the 10 MW Sooryashakthi Solar Power Project in Vavunativu, Batticaloa. The inauguration took place on July 26, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to clean energy. Developed in collaboration with Vidullanka PLC, the project was executedContinue Reading

Software is an essential requirement of our day today lives. Most people use various devices to use software such as smart phones, tablets, etc. They pick taxis, order food, withdraw cash, and make appointments through various types of software comfortably. There are many software engineering firms available in Sri LankaContinue Reading

SriLankan Airlines has been named the ‘Best Airline for South Asia’ at the recently held International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards in Delhi, India, cementing its position at the pinnacle of the region’s aviation landscape. The award honours SriLankan’s expansive, next-level network connecting South Asia to the world, its signatureContinue Reading

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, recently concluded its highly anticipated Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025. Held on the 17th of July 2025, the virtual forum recorded over 900 registrations. This overwhelming response underscores the growing need for timely, expert financialContinue Reading

Hayleys Electronics Limited (HEL), part of the Projects and Engineering Sector of Hayleys PLC and a pioneer in engineering accessories and services in Sri Lanka for over 90 years, has unveiled a purpose-built flagship centre at No. 311, High Level Road, Gangodawila, Nugegoda. The new one-stop trading hub brings togetherContinue Reading

Legal aid and awareness camps designed to improve legal literacy and access to justice. The Support to Justice Sector (JURE) Project, funded by the European Union and jointly implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and UNICEF Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice, is set toContinue Reading

Air Link Sahasra Holdings Pvt. Ltd. was honoured as the Foreign Employment Recruitment Brand of the Year at the Asia Miracle Awards 2025. The award ceremony was held recently at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo. Founded in 2005, Sahasra Holdings has grown into a leading name in foreign employmentContinue Reading

Since 2010, the Government of Japan has been actively supporting the professional development of executive-level young government officials in Sri Lanka by providing opportunities for Postgraduate Degree programmes. These scholarships are offered on a grant basis through the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resources Development Scholarship (JDS) Programme. The programmeContinue Reading

The Emirates Group has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its phenomenal growth. This financial year, the aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people, equivalent to a mid-size town or the seating capacity of 58 Airbus A350 aircraft, across 350 roles. These rolesContinue Reading