AITKEN SPENCE
Aitken Spence has expanded its business presence in 10 countries; and through those different biz ventures, we have given Sri Lanka a platform to promote
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANK
It is emerging from major setbacks over the past several years at a gratifyingly fast pace. It’s encouraging to see macroeconomic stability being regained
JOHN KEELLS HOLDINGS
Sri Lanka remained resilient and made notable progress in implementing difficult but much needed economic and structural reforms. In response, domestic
COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON
Commercial Bank counts a strong history and heritage as a trade bank in Sri Lanka since its inception as Eastern Bank in 1920. Today, 103 years later, it is the largest
LANKA IOC
Over the last two decades, Lanka IOC (LIOC) has powered the nation whilst traversing myriad external challenges. We played a pivotal role in Sri Lanka’s business
HAYLEYS
Hayleys is a leader in sustainable innovation; an essential stakeholder in Sri Lanka’s export led economic revival; and above all, an ethical, purpose led organisation
LMD 100 SECOND BOARD | 2022/23
At the end of October 2023, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) consisted of 290 companies – categorised as 20 Global Industry Classification Standard
SUPPORT SERVICES | 2022/23
For the sixth consecutive year, Ernst & Young (EY) continues to dominate the LMD 100 auditors league with 46 sign offs to its credit, marking an increase
POST BALANCE SHEETS | 2023/24
The Economic and Social Statistics 2023 report – compiled by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka – reveals that provisionally at the time of its release, year 2022 witnessed a GDP
BOARD BALANCE | 2022/23
“Women are more ambitious than ever and workplace flexibility is fuelling them. Yet, despite some hard-fought gains, women’s representation
CORPORATE INSIGHTS | 2022/23
Global economic growth will slow even further in 2024 due to high interest rates and energy prices, and a slowdown in the world’s top two economies
THE LITMUS TEST | 2022/23
In the face of a debilitating economic crisis, political uncertainty and tax hikes – not to mention unprecedented shortages of essential commodities
ECONOMIC SPOTLIGHT | 2022/23
Sri Lanka’s economy registered its deepest economic contraction since independence, mainly driven by the ripple effects of the unprecedented economic crisis
PREFACE
Financial year 2022/23 will be remembered as an exceptionally challenging period for Sri Lanka’s economy and businesses alike
EXCLUSIVE
The year was 1973. A young man in his early twenties took his eyes off the sketchbook and looked out of his third floor window to the streets below
FEATURE
In its most ideal state, the profession of architecture is one that’s based on passion and empathy – where an architect helps manifest a combination
HOUSE & DESIGN
The K2 is a modern residence identified by its featured single slope roof and projected timber screen windows
SPOTLIGHT
There is no doubt that architecture has created resilience within us all but the question remains: was it really worth it? As personal as this story
EDITORIAL
Architecture in its most foundational aspect is rooted in persistence. Be it building or style, the profession in essence is the literal building
FUTURE OF DESIGN
In a world where technology is rapidly reshaping the boundaries of creativity, a new horizon is emerging at the intersection of