Business Today Sri Lanka - May 2023

Total Number of Content Creators jumped to over 200M in 2022, 53% make less than $100 a year

Over the years, the creator or influencer economy has skyrocketed, enabling individual creators, influencers, podcasters, TikTokers, and YouTubers to earn from publishing their content

Milinda Moragoda, Sri Lanka High Commissioner as Guest at the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting in India

India assumed the G20 I Presidency in December 2022 and will host the next G20 Summit to be held in September 2023

Three Crypto Firms land on the World's Top 10 leading Fintech Unicorns list

The fintech industry has been growing rapidly, with innovative technologies changing how financial transitions are conducted. One of the most intriguing developments in the space is the rise of cryptocurrency firms which are gaining increasing acceptance among investors and consumers alike to record enormous valuations

Top investing apps register 100 million downloads milestone

The rise of investment apps has been one of the biggest trends in the financial industry in recent years, with millions of people turning to mobile platforms to manage their money

Shopify, OnlyFans, and BitCloud Three Top-Grossing Creator Economy Companies in 2022 with $8.7B in Combined Revenues

Over the past years, the creator or influencer economy has boomed, enabling individual creators, influencers, podcasters, TikTokers, and YouTubers to make six-figure earnings from their businesses

Pathfinder Foundation Proposes a Medium and Long-term Strategy for the Economic Transformation of Sri Lanka with Indo-Japanese Collaboration

The Official Launch of the Report on “A Medium and Long-term Strategy for Indo-Japanese Collaboration to Support the Economic Transformation of Sri Lanka”, prepared by the Pathfinder Foundation with the assistance of a panel of experts, was held in Colombo. Ali Sabri, Minister of Foreign Affairs, was the event’s Chief Guest, with Gopal Bagley, High Commissioner of India, and Mizukoshi Hideaki, Ambassador of Japan, gracing the occasion

Samsung shipped 1.38 billion Smartphones in five years, 30% more than Apple

The world's two largest smartphone producers, Apple and Samsung, have been battling for their share in the global smartphone market for over a decade

NBA now allows Players to use Cannabis, removing Random Drug Testing for THC

The NBA made headlines when it was announced that the association would eliminate its ban on marijuana and remove random drug testing for the plant. The recent news is a significant step forward for both athletes and the cannabis industry

BUSINESS TODAY TOP 40 2021 - 2022

It’s the 25\" anniversary year of Business Today Awards. The Business Today TOP 40 companies were recognized for their resilience through challenging times to record growth and contribute to the country’s exchequer. The Awards Ceremony was held at the Presidential Secretariat. President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the Chief Guest. The Award Ceremony brought together politicians, distinguished dignitaries, and business corporates.

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