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Janashakthi Finance Celebrates 44 Years of Progress and Purpose

Janashakthi Finance PLC (formerly known as Orient Finance PLC), a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), proudly celebrates its 44th anniversary, marking more than four decades of commitment to empowering Sri Lankans through innovative and inclusive financial solutions.

Trinasolar Partners Solaris Energy to Deliver 25MWp of Utility Scale Solar across Sri Lanka

Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage solutions, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Solaris Energy (Pvt) Ltd., a leading solar distributor in Sri Lanka, to collaborate on the supply and deployment of 25 megawatt-peak (MWp) of solar modules across the country.

Emirates Group launches massive talent drive to power its next era of innovation and expansion

The Emirates Group has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its phenomenal growth.

John Keells Foundation conducts The Final Step Soft Skills Workshops at Uva Wellassa University to enhance Youth Employability

John Keells Foundation (JKF) conducted the 23rd edition of ‘The Final Step’ Soft Skills series at Uva Wellassa University on 23rd July 2025, marking another milestone in its efforts to bridge the gap between tertiary studies and employer expectations.

SOS Childrens Villages Sri Lankas Child Safeguarding Video Recognised at 30th Sumathi Awards

SOS Children’s Villages Sri Lanka recently earned the title of 1st Runner-Up for Best Digital Advertising Commercial at the 30th Sumathi Awards.

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A new sustainability initiative is set to enhance the resilience, competitiveness, and global standing of Sri Lanka’s apparel sector.

DFCC Bank Extends Gold Loan Services with Market Leading Advance Across Three Key Locations

Demonstrating its continued commitment to inclusive and customer-centric banking, DFCC Bank has officially extended operating hours for its already established Gold Loan services in Trincomalee, Manipai, and Akkaraipattu.

NH Collection Colombo has been thoughtfully reimaginedgiving rise to Thai Rasa an authentic and modern Thai kitchen that celebrates the singular beauty of Thai cuisine

Once home to Robata, a well-loved destination for Asian flavours, at NH Collection Colombo has been thoughtfully reimagined—giving rise to Thai Rasa, an authentic and modern Thai kitchen that celebrates the singular beauty of Thai cuisine.

ComBank and Jaffna University empower farmers and youth in climate smart agriculture

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Jaffna to deliver hands-on training in smart farming technologies to 100 farmers in Kilinochchi in a significant move to modernise Sri Lanka’s agriculture and strengthen food security in the face of climate change.

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Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grew by 5.2% in June 2025 compared to the same month last year, with notable gains in the EU (+23.1%) and UK (+20.4%) markets, offsetting declines in the USA (-5.7%) and other regions (-9.3%).