FINANCIAL SERVICES
The non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) sector plays a vital role in providing essential
IT INDUSTRY
To thrive in today’s fast-paced and evolving business environment, organisations must foster a culture
MARITIME SECTOR
The sector has experienced upheaval in recent years due to the twin impacts of the COVID-19
HUMAN RESOURCES
To understand the role of the CPO, we must first look at the evolution of human resources. In the early
CLIMATE FINANCE
Some are calling the climate finance agreement reached at the recent COP29 summit inadequate and an optical illusion while
FINANCE SECTOR
The sector is grappling with several challenges, the most pressing being market stagnation, which has persisted since the 2019
BANKING SECTOR
Sri Lanka’s banking sector and broader economy have exhibited signs of recovery this year
ESG AGENDA
ESG considerations have evolved from being a trend to become fundamental to
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
In Sri Lanka, many women turn to entrepreneurship as a last resort for economic or social survival
INSURANCE SECTOR
As consumers grow more eco-conscious, brands prioritising sustainability and social
THE OIL MARKET
Two key factors are impacting the demand for oil: tensions in the Middle East and weaker than expected oil consumption in China due to the growing demand
JEWELLERY SECTOR
Sri Lanka’s jewellery sector is renowned for its craftsmanship and rich heritage, playing a vital role in the global market as a supplier of exquisite high quality
MOTOR INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka’s motor industry has faced myriad challenges, most notably stemming from the
IT-BPO SECTOR
Sri Lanka needs to widely disseminate its success stories and be profiled internationally, especially
HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSION
To foster a positive and productive work environment, by ensuring that employees are happy and
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
I have always been bullish about the real estate market in Sri Lanka. At the height of the economic crisis
LEGAL PROFESSION
The legal profession can address growing demands for transparency and accountability in governance through several
EXPORT SECTOR
Diversification is widely recognised as a strategic advantage for businesses – particularly during periods of economic crises. When
BANKING SECTOR
A key issue is the lack of finance for certain sectors including SMEs. According to the Ministry of Finance, approximately Rs. 700
LOGISTICS SECTOR
Optimising supply chains boosts productivity, reduces waste and energy consumption, and minimises resource use
