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

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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2 mins  |
October 2023
President Wickremesinghe Addresses Global Financial Distress and Calls for Solidarity at 2023 SDG Summit
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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2 mins  |
October 2023
The Transformative Power of Corporate Wellness Programs in Managing Diabetes
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
HNB Easy Draft to Boost Financial Agility of Enterprises with Seamless Access to Funds
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
President Ranil Wickremesinghe Addresses G77 & China Summit in Cuba
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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2 mins  |
October 2023
Urgent Need for Arugam Bay Tourism Development Strategy
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
DFCC Bank's Trailblazing Website Clinches Silver at BestWeb.LK Awards 2023
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
President Wickremesinghe Commemorates Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital's Centenary Anniversary
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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3 mins  |
October 2023
Veteran Banker Aravinda Perera Assumes Duties as Chairman of Pan Asia Bank
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
In the Spotlight for all the Wrong Reasons
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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10+ mins  |
October 2023
Rooting for Sri Lanka and His Profession
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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10+ mins  |
October 2023
People's Bank Introduces a Convenient Mobile Point of Sale Solution for SMEs and Micro-Level Businesses
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
People's Bank Secures a Gold at the International ARC Awards 2023
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
Indra's Trust and Integrity
Business Today Sri Lanka

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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10+ mins  |
October 2023
President Ranil Wickremesinghe's Address at the UNGA: Sri Lanka's Journey to Rebuild Trust and Global Solidarity
Business Today Sri Lanka

President Ranil Wickremesinghe's Address at the UNGA: Sri Lanka's Journey to Rebuild Trust and Global Solidarity

President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the UN General Assembly in New York which reflected on the theme of “Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity” and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges

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8 mins  |
October 2023
Nearly One-Third of the World's Biggest News Sites Have Blocked AI Crawlers from Accessing their Content
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
2 mins  |
October 2023
President Wickremesinghe Addresses Global Financial Distress and Calls for Solidarity at 2023 SDG Summit
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
2 mins  |
October 2023
The Transformative Power of Corporate Wellness Programs in Managing Diabetes
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
1 min  |
October 2023
HNB Easy Draft to Boost Financial Agility of Enterprises with Seamless Access to Funds
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
1 min  |
October 2023
President Ranil Wickremesinghe Addresses G77 & China Summit in Cuba
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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2 mins  |
October 2023
Urgent Need for Arugam Bay Tourism Development Strategy
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
1 min  |
October 2023
DFCC Bank's Trailblazing Website Clinches Silver at BestWeb.LK Awards 2023
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
President Wickremesinghe Commemorates Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital's Centenary Anniversary
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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4 mins  |
October 2023
Veteran Banker Aravinda Perera Assumes Duties as Chairman of Pan Asia Bank
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

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1 min  |
October 2023
In the Spotlight for all the Wrong Reasons
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
10+ mins  |
October 2023
Rooting for Sri Lanka and His Profession
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
10+ mins  |
October 2023
People's Bank Introduces a Convenient Mobile Point of Sale Solution for SMEs and Micro-Level Businesses
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
1 min  |
October 2023
People's Bank Secures a Gold at the International ARC Awards 2023
Business Today Sri Lanka

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

time-read
1 min  |
October 2023
Indra's Trust and Integrity
Business Today Sri Lanka

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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10+ mins  |
October 2023
A New Program is Essential to Propel the Plantation Industry Forward, Encompassing the Tea Sector: President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Business Today Sri Lanka

A New Program is Essential to Propel the Plantation Industry Forward, Encompassing the Tea Sector: President Ranil Wickremesinghe

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity for a novel program to drive forward the plantation industry in Sri Lanka, encompassing the tea sector. He stressed that this program should be accurately crafted, integrating contemporary digital techniques

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4 mins  |
September 2023