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
Delmege, one of Sri Lanka’s most enduring and diversified conglomerates, proudly marks its 175th year in business. Since its founding in 1850, Delmege has grown from its trading roots into a multi-sector powerhouse, delivering trusted and meaningful products and services that touch almost every aspect of daily life. From consumerContinue Reading
Following the groundbreaking success of Sri Lanka’s first Child Rights Council (CRC), launched by Child Action Lanka (CAL) in April 2025, 18 children from CAL centres across the island participated in the 18th session of the Sri Lanka Model United Nations (SLMUN) on August 16–17, 2025. These young advocates, drawnContinue 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
an Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading weft knitted fabric manufacturer, together with the students of Environmental Technology Society, Department of Environmental Technology of the University of Colombo, under the leadership of Dr. Thakshila N. Dharmapriya, and eager volunteers of Greenwood Growers, recently concluded a volunteer tree planting program inContinue Reading
At Ramp Up 2025, hosted by the Women’s Chamber of Industry & Commerce Sri Lanka on September 9th at Hilton Colombo, the Selyn Foundation — the social impact arm of the Selyn brand — unveiled a collaboration with Sri Lanka’s Beeralu artisans through its flagship “Craft to Empower” program. TheContinue Reading
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Colombo Chapter proudly announces the 2nd International Coaching Conference, to be held on 24th and 25th September 2025 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo. This year’s conference theme, “Humanity 5.0 – Unlocking a Human-First Future,” addresses one of the defining challenges of our time:Continue Reading
By Kushal Manupati, Regional Growth & Ops Lead of South Asia at Binance Technology is fundamentally reshaping how value is exchanged worldwide. Digital assets have evolved into catalysts for transformation and expanded financial access. However, like any powerful innovation, their positive impact depends on responsible adoption and effective governance. ForContinue Reading
Training Program Empowers Northern Province Tourist Drivers with Professional and Technological Skills Tourism in Jaffna is no longer just a dream, it is a wave of change, and we are all its stakeholders. As Sri Lanka moves forward in its post-crisis recovery, the region is now more accessible than everContinue Reading