Smart Quest marks 20 years of transforming Sri Lanka’s leaders

• Sri Lanka’s only integrated people development firm celebrates two decades of leadership training, professional coaching certification and HR consultancy • Seasoned HR leader Oshana Dias joins as COO 11th May 2026: As the world marks ICF International Coaching Week 2026, Smart Quest Coaching & Consulting (Pvt) Ltd is celebrating a major milestone of its […]

For your Ammi, With Love (and a Little Help from TikTok)

You know that feeling when you’ve had one of those days. Your phone won’t stop buzzing, everything feels exhausting, and by the time you get home you’re just done. And somehow, without even thinking, you go, “Where’s Ammi?” That feeling of comfort, of having someone you can go to without explaining too much, is something […]

How Vietnam turned FTAs into apparel growth, and what Sri Lanka can learn

In the past fifteen years, Vietnam has become a prime example of how trade policy can drive industrial growth, particularly in the apparel sector. This transformation is the result of a strategic focus on Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), export-oriented manufacturing, and integration into global value chains. Sri Lanka can draw valuable insights from Vietnam’s experience, […]

Sampath Bank Strengthens Ocean Plastic Reduction Efforts with the Community-led Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Dickwella

Reinforcing its commitment to environmental stewardship and inclusive socio-economic development, Sampath Bank PLC officially handed over a fully operational Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Batheegama, Dickwella, under its ‘A Breath to the Ocean’, ocean plastic reduction initiative. This milestone marks a significant step in transitioning from a corporate-led initiative to a community-owned, sustainable model. Implemented […]

Minoli Wickramasinghe appointed President of COYLE Ladies Chapter for 2026–2027

07 May 2026: The COYLE Ladies Chapter, the social service and charity arm of the Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs, has appointed Minoli Wickramasinghe, CEO/Chairperson of Capital Trust Properties, as its President for the 2026–2027 term. The appointment was announced in early April 2026, following the Annual General Meeting of the Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs, […]

Janashakthi Foundation and President’s Fund unite in national commitment to safeguard children’s wellbeing

JXG (Janashakthi Group), a leading Sri Lankan financial conglomerate, through its philanthropic arm the Janashakthi Foundation, has partnered with the President’s Fund to expand healthcare assistance for children under eighteen. The collaboration marks a rare and significant corporate partnership with a national fund, reinforcing JXG’s commitment to creating enduring value for Sri Lanka. Positioned as […]

Janashakthi Life strengthens commitment to education through Shilpashakthi initiative

Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a flagship brand of JXG (Janashakthi Group), conducted Shilpashakthi, an educational initiative supporting over 5,000 Grade 5 Scholarship students with academic guidance in collaboration with educator Bharatha Lankage. The programme also recognised five students through a raffle draw, awarding tablets and a special double-decker city […]