Business and Economy (Page 54)

First Capital shines as ‘Higher Representation of Women on the Board’ at Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, was recently recognised at the Satynmag Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025, winning the prestigious title of “Higher Representation of Women on the Board.” The accolade is a significant milestone, reflecting the company’s steadfast commitmentContinue Reading

Link Natural Cup Champions on debut at 53rd Mercantile Rugby Sevens 2025

Link Natural made its triumphant debut at the 53rd Mercantile Rugby Sevens 2025 and created history by emerging as Cup Champions. The tournament, organised by the Mercantile Rugby Football Association (MRFA), was held at the CR&FC Grounds, Longdon Place, Colombo on the 12th and 13th of September 2025. The LinkContinue Reading

DIMO Installs Sri Lanka’s First ICC-Compliant LED Floodlights for Stadiums

Reinforcing its leadership in sports infrastructure development, DIMO has successfully completed the installation of Sri Lanka’s first and second LED floodlighting systems at two of the country’s most iconic cricket stadiums. The first installation was completed at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) in 2023, followed by the secondContinue Reading

Mercantile Investments Partners with IDEAL Motors to Offer Exclusive Leasing Solutions for the Bolero City Pikup

Mercantile Investments (MI), one of Sri Lanka’s leading financial service providers, has entered into a strategic partnership with IDEAL Motors to offer attractive leasing solutions for the Mahindra Bolero City Pickup, a robust commercial vehicle designed to support the growth of small businesses, traders, and logistics operators. Through this partnership,Continue Reading

Hayleys Fentons Limited and Hayleys Electronics Limited Achieve AEO Tier 1 Certification from Sri Lanka Customs

Hayleys Fentons Limited and Hayleys Electronics Limited have secured the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Tier I status, officially awarded by Sri Lanka Customs on 29th July 2025. This globally recognised certification, established under the World Customs Organisation’s SAFE Framework of Standards, highlights both companies’ unwavering commitment to supply chain excellence,Continue Reading

Nations Trust Bank strengthens businesses in the Southern region to drive economic growth and agility

Nations Trust Bank recently hosted a business forum as part of its “Beyond Ordinary” Nations Business Advisory series, bringing together selected Business and Private Banking customers for an evening of knowledge-sharing and purpose-driven collaboration in the Southern Region. The event was attended by business leaders who were given a platformContinue Reading

Alumex Enhances Value Proposition with Durable, Sustainable and Accessible Aluminium Solutions

For many Sri Lankans, building a home is a lifelong dream and the cornerstone of family security. Recognizing the challenges families face in today’s economic climate, Alumex PLC has taken a decisive step to ease that journey by making its aluminium product range more economically viable and accessible. By offeringContinue Reading

What is STEM? And Why Does It Matter for Our Future?

Imagine a child building a simple robot out of cardboard and wires, coding it to move forward, and then testing how fast it travels on different surfaces. It may look like play, but this is STEM education in action, a powerful way of learning that prepares children for the worldContinue Reading

Softlogic Information Technologies Partners with BMC Helix to Deliver Value-Driven Digital Transformation

Softlogic Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, one of Sri Lanka’s premier IT solutions providers with over three decades of experience delivering enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, and managed services, is a trusted partner for large-scale digital transformation initiatives across industries. Today, Softlogic Technologies announces a partnership as an authorized distributor andContinue Reading

BAN Celebrates 7 Years of Creativity with Seven Wins at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025

BAN, Sri Lanka’s hottest integrated marketing agency, proudly celebrated its 7th anniversary with an extraordinary win at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025, reaffirming its creative leadership and disruptive approach to brand integration. BAN secured Gold in Integrated Marketing for Sunshine Group’s Watawala Campaign, Bronze in Cause, Environment or SustainabilityContinue Reading