Business Today Sri Lanka Magazine - June 2013

In this issue

An academic, diplomat, author and eminent speaker Prof Mahbubani is the Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore. He stressed that Asia has changed dramatically over the past two decades and more and more Asian countries are doing better in the global economy, where Sri Lanka has the opportunity to fully participate in the Asian growth story.
Developed by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vision sets out how the city will both double its annual visitor numbers from 10 million in 2012 to 20 million in 2020, and increase the economic contribution of the tourism sector.
Rajendra Theagarajah has been in the banking sector for 29 years where his global exposure proved to be an advantage in his banking career in Sri Lanka. After heading one of Sri Lanka’s leading banks, Hatton National Bank (HNB) for nine years, Rajendra Theagarajah is stepping forth into the next stage of his career.
Since the establishment of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, Dubai has developed a distinct identity as a modern and dynamic emirate. Dubai now enjoys a global reputation as an economic hub and an excellent location for investment.
Kalpa Palliyaguru is the Chairman of Mind For Group. Having introduced many novel concepts to the advertising industry in Sri Lanka, he urges the need for the country to realise the importance of digital media.