Janashakthi Finance launches ‘Project Compass’ to drive service excellence

Janashakthi Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), recently held a strategic retreat with its Corporate Management and Management Team to launch Project Compass, a service transformation initiative focused on enhancing customer experiences, strengthening processes and building a culture of service excellence. Held in partnership with Blue Mango Partners, the initiative marks the beginning […]

Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC appoints Adrian Lee Peng Yong as Finance Director

Colombo, 24 July 2026 – Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) today announced the appointment of Adrian Lee Peng Yong as its Finance Director, effective from 1st August 2026. Mr. Adrian Lee Peng Yong takes on the role, continuing the company’s legacy of world-class financial stewardship and strategic excellence. A seasoned veteran within the British American […]

From Cane Field to Finished Product: The Value Chain Powering Gal Oya

• At Gal Oya Plantations, sugar is only the beginning. From farmer support and local sugar production to renewable energy, ethanol, carbon dioxide, organic fertiliser and a developing farm-to-bottle model, the operation is steadily turning each part of the sugarcane crop into wider economic and environmental value. In the fields around Ampara, sugarcane begins as […]

First Capital enhances service experience with upgraded Negombo Branch

First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s capital markets landscape has unveiled the newly refurbished Negombo branch, reflecting its continued commitment to delivering a premium customer experience through enhanced service standards, modern interiors and a more comfortable environment for customers. As one of the company’s […]

Crafting the Future of Sri Lankan Mixology: Bar Champs 2026 Participants Receive World-Class Training from Award-Winning Smoke and Bitters

The Rockland Group, a pioneer in the beverage industry, in partnership with Colombo Hotel Show and the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association (SLHGA), has announced the final stage of the 6th Annual Bar Champs competition. The highly anticipated grand finale will take place on 27 July at Shangri-La Colombo, bringing together Sri Lanka’s most promising […]

TikTok Expands AI Literacy Efforts to Help People Better Understand AI-Generated Content

TikTok announced a new set of initiatives to help people better identify and understand AI-generated content on the platform to ensure that they have a safe digital experience. As generative AI continues to transform how content is created and shared, the company is expanding its efforts to promote transparency through new educational resources, enhanced spam […]

Asia-Pacific Business Leaders to Convene in Sri Lanka for UN Global Compact’s Flagship Regional Event

Forward Faster Now | APAC 2026 will bring together leaders from business, policy makers, sustainability practitioners, and the United Nations across Asia-Pacific to strengthen partnerships, advance dialogue and accelerate sustainable business leadership for a more resilient, inclusive and prosperous future. Asia-Pacific stands at the forefront of one of the defining transitions of our time. Home […]