BURNING ISSUES
Following the surge in new COVID-19 cases towards the end of April, respondents to the latest LMD-NielsenIQ Business Confidence
STATE OF THE NATION
Much recent virulence has hamstrung our public health and safety record while economic prospects plummet in the background
IT INDUSTRY
The talent and creativity of our people; the innovative products and services they create; and the prime geographic location they work
SWEDEN TODAY
Sandwiched between Norway and Finland, Sweden is the third largest country in the EU and has the 21st largest economy in the world
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Even though urbanisation was considered a mega trend in this century in the past, the pandemic has necessitated a complete
INDIA’S COVID CRISIS
It seemed as if India was well in control of the coronavirus outbreak in early March 2021. However, by mid-March the story was
TODAY’S WORLD
It is June 2021! For some people, 2021 may feel like an extension of 2020 where the realities are ever-changing and unravelling due
BANKING SECTOR
Banking has always been vibrant, and constantly reinvented its business model to respond to changing demographics and customer
THE ECONOMY
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to rebound this year as global activity recovers and vaccination campaigns lead to a relaxation
FLASHBACKS
Sysco LABS is presently the captive innovation centre for Sysco – positioned as the largest global food service company. The US-based
LIFESTYLE
To spend more time with university students, share my knowledge with other truly Sri Lankan business entities and extend my
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka’s construction industry had been on a fast track to prosperity since the end of the civil war in May 2009. However, progress has
VACCINE GRAB
Truth be told, I’m not openly rebellious. In fact, I don’t consider myself to be a rebel at all. However, I do often simply ignore some
FOREIGN POLICY
The desire to keep the economy running and boost it seems to have played a role in the government’s decision not to put the
COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR
In the last decade, there was an explosion of touch points and traditional media became more fragmented while social
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Whether it’s walking into a room and the lighting changes the moment you walk in, or a car moves the seat as you reach it or a hotel room has
MIND POWER
Fear of failure is encoded in the human race. In our earliest cave dwelling days, a small misstep while hunting or seeking shelter could
