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Business Today Sri Lanka's premier monthly business magazine features an interesting line up of eminent personaliti have also been featured in the magazine.

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 int

erviews 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.

Business Today November 2025This edition features interviews with Dilip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, th...
06/11/2025

Business Today November 2025

This edition features interviews with Dilip Rajakarier, Group CEO of Minor International, the parent company of Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of over 640 hotels, and Kumar Dharmasena, Chairman of Pintanna Holdings. It also includes speeches by the Prime Minister in India and China, along with other articles.

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Building a World-Class Destination: Insights from Dillip Rajakarier of Minor Hotels Dillip Rajakarier is the Group CEO o...
06/11/2025

Building a World-Class Destination: Insights from Dillip Rajakarier of Minor Hotels

Dillip Rajakarier is the Group CEO of Minor International, parent company of Minor Hotels, a hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of over 640 hotels under 12 brands in nearly 70 countries across the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and the Americas. Speaking with Business Today, he discussed the strategic positioning of Sri Lanka as a tourism destination and Minor Hotels’ approach to hospitality in the region. He shared insights on Sri Lanka’s tourism potential and challenges, emphasizing how the country could learn from successful tourism models in other nations. He noted that Sri Lanka could unlock its untapped potential through strategic planning, robust infrastructure development, and a shift toward a learning mindset – transitioning from quantity-driven to quality-focused tourism.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/building-a-world-class-destination-insights-from-dillip-rajakarier-of-minor-hotels/

From War to Development. The Decade that Redefined Sri Lanka under Mahinda Rajapaksa The first decade of the 21st centur...
06/11/2025

From War to Development. The Decade that Redefined Sri Lanka under Mahinda Rajapaksa

The first decade of the 21st century was a defining era for Sri Lanka, marked by extraordinary challenges and unprecedented transformation. At the center of this national renewal stood President Mahinda Rajapaksa, whose leadership from 2004 to 2015 reshaped the island’s trajectory. In a period that spanned the end of a thirty-year conflict and the dawn of new growth, his administration pursued a vision of peace, stability, and development that continues to shape Sri Lanka’s economic and social fabric.

For corporate leaders, policymakers, and investors, the Rajapaksa decade offers critical lessons in how political will, infrastructure investment, and strategic positioning can alter a nation’s destiny. Highways, ports, and airports connected the island to the world. Rural electrification and irrigation brought prosperity to long-neglected regions. Tourism, exports, and remittances expanded the economy, while poverty fell dramatically.

This is not merely a story of government initiatives, but of a country reborn through decisive leadership. In the following feature, Business Today examines the achievements of Mahinda Rajapaksa’s presidency, situating his legacy alongside that of Asia’s transformative builders and reflecting on how his vision laid the foundation for Sri Lanka’s future.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/from-war-to-development-the-decade-that-redefined-sri-lanka-under-mahinda-rajapaksa/

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya discusses deepening Sri Lanka-China relations with President Xi Jinping Prime Minis...
06/11/2025

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya discusses deepening Sri Lanka-China relations with President Xi Jinping

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya held wide-ranging discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

The discussion focused on further deepening Sri Lanka’s engagement with China, further consolidating the longstanding friendship and multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries. Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya visited China at the invitation of President Xi Jinping to attend the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/prime-minister-dr-harini-amarasuriya-discusses-deepening-sri-lanka-china-relations-with-president-xi-jinping/

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya meets Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in New Delhi Prime Minister Dr Harini A...
06/11/2025

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya meets Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya met the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi during her official visit to India.

The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with a particular emphasis on education reforms and development priorities.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/prime-minister-dr-harini-amarasuriya-meets-prime-minister-of-india-narendra-modi-in-new-delhi/

Kumar Dharmasena’s Rise from Cricket to the World of Business Former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Dharmasena, a right-hand...
06/11/2025

Kumar Dharmasena’s Rise from Cricket to the World of Business

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Dharmasena, a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who was a member of the 1996 Cricket World Cup-winning team, now serves as the Chairman of Pintanna Holdings, renowned for its agarwood, or oud-based products. It’s the only Sri Lankan company producing and marketing this rare wood-derived ingredient locally and internationally, sourcing the trees from plantations owned by the company.

In an interview with Business Today, Kumar Dharmasena shared insights into his journey from sports to entrepreneurship – his inspirations, lessons learned, challenges faced, and vision for the future. His transition into business has been shaped by his international cricketing career, instilling in him a resilient, never-say-never attitude that continues to define his entrepreneurial path.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/kumar-dharmasenas-rise-from-cricket-to-the-world-of-business/

A Conversation with Sam and Jony at OpenAI DevDay 2025 Where Artificial Intelligence meets Human-Centered Design On Octo...
06/11/2025

A Conversation with Sam and Jony at OpenAI DevDay 2025

Where Artificial Intelligence meets Human-Centered Design
On October 6, 2025, in San Francisco, the spotlight at OpenAI DevDay shifted from product announcements to a dialogue that could define the next era of computing. It wasn’t a launch or demo; it was a meeting of minds — Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, and Sir Jony Ive, the legendary designer behind the iPhone, Apple Watch, and countless design icons.

The session was titled simply: “A Conversation with Sam and Jony.” Yet what unfolded was far from simple. It was a visionary exchange that explored how artificial intelligence and human design could converge to redefine our relationship with technology itself.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/a-conversation-with-sam-and-jony-at-openai-devday-2025/

Xeptagon Opens First Office at Port City Colombo, Strengthening Global Climate-Finance InfrastructureXeptagon became the...
06/11/2025

Xeptagon Opens First Office at Port City Colombo, Strengthening Global Climate-Finance Infrastructure

Xeptagon became the first company to establish an office in the Port City Colombo IT Park. The launch not only reflects growing confidence in Port City as a global business hub but also highlights Xeptagon’s expanding international footprint as a leader in digital climate-finance infrastructure.

The inauguration brought together senior representatives from the President’s Secretariat, key government regulators, the Export Development Board, the Port City Economic Commission, and CHEC Port City Colombo. Representatives from the banking sector and leading universities also attended, underscoring broad institutional support for this milestone.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/xeptagon-opens-first-office-at-port-city-colombo-strengthening-global-climate-finance-infrastructure/

Aligning Banking Tech to Growth: Inside HNB’s Emerging Innovation EcosystemInnovation in banking faces the dual challeng...
06/11/2025

Aligning Banking Tech to Growth: Inside HNB’s Emerging Innovation Ecosystem

Innovation in banking faces the dual challenge of fostering creativity while maintaining stability and compliance. In Sri Lanka, this balance is critical as the nation accelerates its digital transformation under the National Digital Economy Strategy 2030, which aims to quadruple the digital economy to USD 15 billion by 2030. Damith Pallewatte, Managing Director/CEO, Hatton National Bank emphasizes that achieving exponential growth is essential, positioning digitalized banking as the foundation of national productivity and transformation. For HNB, innovation is deeply ingrained, with a legacy of pioneering par tnerships and technologies that advance financial inclusion and empowerment.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/aligning-banking-tech-to-growth-inside-hnbs-emerging-innovation-ecosystem/

Sri Lanka unveils bold AI vision at Inaugural National AI Expo 2025 Sri Lanka’s inaugural National AI Expo and Conferenc...
06/11/2025

Sri Lanka unveils bold AI vision at Inaugural National AI Expo 2025

Sri Lanka’s inaugural National AI Expo and Conference 2025 is a major step towards becoming a regional AI hub. Organized by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL, the event brought together local and global leaders to shape an AI-driven future. Discussions focused on AI’s impact on sectors like the Digital Economy, Education, Healthcare, Agriculture, and National Security. Experts highlighted the need for human capital development, innovation ecosystems, ethical practices, inclusivity, and enhancing cybersecurity to prepare a future-ready workforce.

Read more: https://businesstoday.lk/sri-lanka-unveils-bold-ai-vision-at-inaugural-national-ai-expo-2025/

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This monthly magazine features an interesting line-up of interviews with eminent personalities who impact the corporate, commercial and economic sectors of the country as well as internationally. This includes interviews with both local and international personalities such as politicians, corporate leaders and experts in the fields of Defence, Economics, Education, Marketing and Finance.The Magazine also syndicates from Harvard Business Review, The New York Times Syndicate, Interview People and a monthly column by Richard Branson. International interviews featured include Sir Richard Branson, Paul Allen, Howard Schultz and Omar Bin Laden. Articles penned by President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden Jr. have also been featured in the magazine.