RETAIL SECTOR
Retail is a vital commercial activity providing consumers with an opportunity to purchase goods from a variety of outlets. In post-independence Sri Lanka
MARKETING PROFESSION
Today, consumers are increasingly aware of the social and environmental issues facing the world at large, and prefer brands and businesses that take a stand
WRAP UP OF THE YEAR
IN THE SPOTLIGHT WRAP UP OF THE YEAR Suresh Shah in the hot seat THE…
REGIONAL COOPERATION
Speaking at the 35th SAARC Charter Day, the Minister of Foreign Relations Dinesh Gunawardena urged the SAARC member countries to take decisive steps to
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
IN THE SPOTLIGHT HOSPITALITY SECTOR Pankaj Sampat in the hot seat BIZ CONFIDENCE Index at…
WORLD ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
The drumbeats of a global economic recession are gradually becoming more insistent. Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist
THE GOLD STANDARD
While its origins can be traced back to the Stone Age in the form of ring-shaped amulets, our love for and association
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
If projects are adequately shared with the local sector, positive impacts would ensue by way of jobs, technology and the volume of work. Conversely, the demand
FINANCE SECTOR
Sri Lanka has consistently been at the forefront when it comes to pioneering unique payment systems. It was the first
EDUCATION SECTOR
Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of implementing Sri Lanka’s free education policy, which was approved
WATER SECURITY
From the Murray-Darling basin in Australia, to Cape Town in South Africa and Chennai in India, there are reports of water scarcities around the world. Meanwhile,
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
A dearth of skilled labour – including through migration to other industries and countries mainly during times of crisis – and the lack
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Yes, to some extent – people generally forget such events over a period of a few months. I only hope that we take precautions to prevent such
TEA INDUSTRY
Presently it’s grappling with challenges and is in need of changes to sustain itself. Ceylon Tea is renowned in global markets but its image is diminishing rapidly
TOURISM INDUSTRY
In my opinion, the tourism landscape is evolving and the Asia-Pacific region has displayed substantial growth.
ELECTION SPECIAL
IN THE SPOTLIGHT ELECTION SPECIAL Channa Manoharan in the hot seat THE BOURSE Market Sentiment…
STATE OF THE NATION
IN THE SPOTLIGHT STATE OF THE NATION Deshamanya Dr. Kishu Gomes in the hot seat…
CAPITAL MARKETS
IN THE SPOTLIGHT CAPITAL MARKETS Kishan Vairavanathan in the hot seat THE BOURSE Market Sentiment…
TRINCOMALEE TO BECOME A HUB
Trincomalee is to be remodelled as a hub for tourism, exports and logistics, to become Sri Lanka’s ‘Eastern Gateway.’
