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‘Lanka never in short of good and dynamic business leaders’

“With development in business sector in Sri Lanka, the country is never in short of good and dynamic business leaders and entrepreneurs. I believe the judges had a very hard time to short list the nominees for this award. Judges have to choose the best among the best entrepreneurs. I believe those who have been short listed are also winners, said Malaysian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Azmi Zainuddin, speaking at the APEA award ceremony.

Zainuddin said that peace and stability were very important for economic development of any country. “The economic development of this country has recorded a significant growth of around 8% in the past few years. Last year Sri Lanka was able make a steady GDP growth of 6.8%. The stable post war economic development experienced by Sri Lanka has significantly contributed toward an upward trend in the number and volume of trade and business with other countries,” he added.

“Today, Sri Lanka as a nation and its entrepreneurs as a community need international recognition and good publicity to closely interact with other Asian entrepreneurs and business leaders who are among the top investors and influences of the Asian countries. APEA has been a great platform for this purpose.

“Entrepreneurs are very important for a community or a country. They create products, services and jobs. They expend economies, improve people's lives and bring about positive competition.

A competitive environment in turn gives rise to further innovations and entrepreneurial drive. Asia is a dynamic place; with boosting rapid economic growth and becoming a leading economic power. It has created challenges and opportunities for businesses.

The APEA has now become one of the premier recognitions for outstanding entrepreneurs in the region since its inception in 2007 and now span a network of not less than 18 countries and regions in Asia Pacific. It also serves as a platform for Asia entrepreneurs to network; share information and form life time acquaintances and alliances,” he concluded.

“Across the Indian Ocean Sri Lanka Business has a great opportunity to feed link into the supply chains of South Indian states due to facilitation of trade agreements and easy reach,” said Chairman NDB, Hemaka Amarasuriya. “We urge the various chambers of commerce and trade associations to act as a catalyst and move towards facilitating this process of connectivity between small and big business across the Palk Strait,” added Amarasuriya. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Neomal Perera was the chief guest.


APEA 2013 winners


Dulith Herath, Chairman of Kapruka.com (Pvt) Ltd, collecting the APEA Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award


Graetian Gunawardhana, Chairman / Managing Director of Hands Group of Companies receiving the APEA Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Award
Group Chief Executive Officer / Director of Expolanka Holdings PLC, Hanif Yusoof receiving
the Special Achievement Award
 

 

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