Business Today Sri Lanka - October 2014

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The relationship between Sri Lanka and Germany has been a long standing one. Dating back to antiquity, Germany has been a partner in the country’s history, providing support in many spheres. Germany continues to strengthen private partnership projects while investment and a number of German companies—many already established in the country—will continue to grow. Dr Juergen Morhard, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Sri Lanka, spoke of how the two countries are natural partners in the journey forward.
The South and South East Asian Nations (SASEAN) Defence Chiefs’ Dialogue, which is a pioneering initiative, will be held for the first time in Sri Lanka. The objective of the Dialogue is to promote regional peace and stability through mutually beneficial dialogue and cooperation. General Jagath Jayasuriya, Chief of Defence Staff spoke about the importance of this gathering of security chiefs in the region.
Janaki Kuruppu is the first female chairperson to head Sri Lanka Tea Board. Coming with extensive experience in marketing and management, she has breathed new life into the Board as well as the tea industry as a whole. Having introduced many initiatives, priority is given to uplift the image of plantation workers, regaining lost markets while venturing into the new, as well as positioning Ceylon Tea as the premium tea brand in the world. The link between yoga and big business seems tenuous, but there are many ways that the practice and philosophy of yoga can be applied in the business world.