STATE OF THE STATE
Financial performance is often considered to be a top priority because it directly influences
CAPITAL MARKET
Our capital market has been a frontier market since 2007; it must reach emerging market status sooner rather than later. The economy
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
The hospitality sector has the potential to become a vibrant and sustainable contributor to GDP
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Due to population density, and the concentration of a majority of corporates and businesses in the region, the growth curve
PROPERTY SECTOR
The construction and property segments constitute two significant components of the real estate sector. And the challenges
ICT INDUSTRY
The future of ICT in Sri Lanka lies in using connectivity as an enabler by providing solutions to businesses and other users
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
With a target of at least 1.5 million travellers in 2023, it was heartening that we welcomed one million visitors by September, which was
ENERGY SECTOR
The power sector of any country is its nerve centre and an integral part of the economy. Therefore, the availability of an uninterrupted quality power supply
FASHION INDUSTRY
The fashion industry is constantly evolving and technology plays an important role in driving this change – in Sri Lanka as well as overseas. Accordingly, there
ESG FORUM
Factoring ESG considerations through useful information will help businesses weed out inefficiencies, enhance productivity, enable market access and build resilience
INVESTOR CONFIDENCE
Financial hubs such as Dubai and Singapore serve as instructive models for burgeoning global financial centres; and they
BANKING SECTOR
Internal auditors interact frequently with an organisation’s stakeholders and have the expertise to help management challenge the status
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
In Sri Lanka, companies must particularly address water and air pollution, which impacts the health and wellbeing of the workforce and
FMCG SECTOR
Brand equity reflects the strength of brands in the minds of the consumer. High brand equity can enable a brand to succeed in many ways during challenging market conditions
MARITIME INDUSTRY
Being an island that is heavily dependent on maritime activities, Sri Lanka plays a pivotal role in trade, the economy and travel
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka’s construction industry and engineering sector continue to reel from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka has been positioned as a ‘sun and sea’ (S&S) destination since the mid-1960s, which is how we gained popularity as a repeat destination
LEISURE SECTOR
It underwent a remarkable transformation with a shift to experiential tourism for authentic and immersive experiences. Diversification led to the
FINANCIAL SERVICES
The economic crisis posed unprecedented challenges including a rapid deterioration of the quality of financial assets. This was primarily
MEDIA INDUSTRY
Compared to traditional media, digital media has undergone a revolutionary change. It has resulted in an immediate global reach, personalised