Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - October 2023

In this issue

A man of big thoughts but few words, Indra Silva is the unassuming business doyen many would like to learn from. Indra Silva, has quoted success and not controversy in his nearly fifty years in business. Indra Silva is also a humanitarian who reveals the man of action rather than words, quietly reaching out to those in need, his benevolence not on public display.

Chartered architect Rajiv Senanayake has undertaken many projects in Sri Lanka and abroad, from residences to designing, renovating and restoring interiors for corporate, hospitality, institutional and retail spaces. Rajiv is progressive in his sentiments about what he wants for his country to create an enabling environment for all sectors and professions to flourish.

Whistle-blowers accuse KPMG, Ernst and Young, Price Waterhouse Cooper, and Deloitte, dubbed the Big Four, of malpractice and double-dealing-conflict-of-interest behavior.

President Wickremesinghe Addresses Global Financial Distress and Calls for Solidarity at 2023 SDG Summit.

Indra's Trust and Integrity

A man of big thoughts but few words, Indra Silva is the unassuming business doyen many would like to learn from

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People's Bank Introduces a Convenient Mobile Point of Sale Solution for SMEs and Micro-Level Businesses

People’s Bank has launched its innovative People’s Mobile Point of Sale (People’s mPOS) solution, empowering small and micro-level businesses to accept card payments on the go

1 min

People's Bank Secures a Gold at the International ARC Awards 2023

People’s Bank’s Annual Report 2022, titled Creating a Legacy of Caring for Generations to Come, won five awards at the International ARC Awards 2023

1 min

Rooting for Sri Lanka and His Profession

Chartered architect Rajiv Senanayake co-founded Design Forum with architect Lilantha Wijayapala in 2000, a company of chartered architects, consultants and designers

10+ mins

In the Spotlight for all the Wrong Reasons

They call it the secretive world of management consulting. It’s a power bloc that has gradually entered government and influenced policymaking

10+ mins

Veteran Banker Aravinda Perera Assumes Duties as Chairman of Pan Asia Bank

Pan Asia Bank welcomed respected banker and business leader Aravinda Perera as Chairman of Pan Asia Bank on August 11, 2023. Aravinda Perera is expected to lead the Bank to the next phase of growth. On the occasion, Naleen Edirisinghe, Director/CEO, and the Corporate Management joined for a simple yet elegant welcoming ceremony held at the headquarters of the Bank

1 min

President Wickremesinghe Commemorates Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital's Centenary Anniversary

President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a compelling address during the commemoration of Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital’s centennial anniversary at the hospital premises underscoring the crucial importance of maintaining Sri Lankan healthcare facilities at international standards, positioning the nation as a premier hub for medical tourism

3 mins

DFCC Bank's Trailblazing Website Clinches Silver at BestWeb.LK Awards 2023

DFCC Bank’s website secured a Silver Award for Best Website in the Banking and Finance Category at BestWeb.LK Awards 2023

1 min

Urgent Need for Arugam Bay Tourism Development Strategy

A meeting was convened at the Presidential Secretariat to discuss the Arugam Bay Tourism Development Plan, which has the potential to significantly contribute to Sri Lanka’s tourism industry

1 min

President Ranil Wickremesinghe Addresses G77 & China Summit in Cuba

President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a compelling address at the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the G77 & China in Havana, Cuba

2 mins

HNB Easy Draft to Boost Financial Agility of Enterprises with Seamless Access to Funds

HNB announced the launch of Easy Draft, a new hybrid facility designed to meet operational capital and urgent cash flow needs. Developed to meet the funding requirements of corporates, emerging corporates, SMEs and personal businesses using HNB's leasing facilities, easy draft swiftly addresses short-term working capital requirements by offering easy access to funds, ensuring the efficient management of day-to-day operations

1 min

The Transformative Power of Corporate Wellness Programs in Managing Diabetes

A staggering 1 in 4 individuals are grappling with diabetes, while an additional 30% teeter on the brink as prediabetics

1 min

President Wickremesinghe Addresses Global Financial Distress and Calls for Solidarity at 2023 SDG Summit

In a significant address at the High-level Dialogue on Financing for Development- General Assembly, 78th session, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the critical issues facing middle-income countries in times of financial distress

2 mins

Nearly One-Third of the World's Biggest News Sites Have Blocked AI Crawlers from Accessing their Content

After the ChatGPT launch in November last year, companies and consumers worldwide started using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to automate tasks, write documents, do market research, or even basic coding

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Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine Description:

The magazine of the corporate world, Business Today features an interesting line-up of interviews with eminent personalities who impact the corporate, commercial and economic sectors. The monthly magazine also includes exclusive articles syndicated from the Harvard Business Review and Financial Times. It has also featured the monthly columns by Richard Branson and Howard Schultz. International interviews featured include Sir Richard Branson, Paul Allen, Howard Schultz, Omar Bin Laden and Sir Jonathan Ive. Articles penned by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Jr. have also been featured in the magazine.