Month: October 2019

DEBT OUTLOOK

Sri Lanka’s external debt obligations have continued to pose challenges to successive governments and the postwar era has proven particularly perplexing in the light

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HUMAN RESOURCES

It’s my belief that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all style. Business leaders should be able to understand what motivates each individual and tailor their leadership styles

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FLORICULTURE SECTOR

To fulfil customers’ needs and contribute to their happiness – customer centricity is a primary requisite for any business to survive or be relevant

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GLOBAL EQUITIES

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MEDIA REVOLUTION

‘Video killed the radio star’ and now digital is slaying TV. As the Buggles warned, “we can’t rewind, we’ve gone too far.” World Television Day is celebrated on 21 November

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FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY

Compiled by Savithri Rodrigo AGENTS OF TRANSFORMATION Shirani Jayasekara urges financial services providers to embrace change Q: How would you describe Sri Lanka’s financial services industry? A: It’s mature but overcrowded and capital constrained. Lending…

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BOOKRACK

By Vijitha Yapa There are many who write on the subject of leadership. Some pen autobiographies while others commission biographies. What I found fascinating about this book is that Michael Smith writes about regular folks who…

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TOMORROW’S WORLD

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AGRICULTURE SECTOR

AGRO’S DIGITAL REVOLUTION Akila Wijerathna illustrates how IT could transform traditional agriculture Traditional agriculture is predominantly rain fed and low yielding; and it lacks access to critical information, market facilitation and financial intermediation services. Digital…

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FILM INDUSTRY

This year marks the 72nd anniversary of local cinema, which began with the screening of a Sinhala-language film Kadawunu Poronduwa

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