LEGAL PROFESSION
More women have entered the profession through private practice and the corporate sector, and several have joined the Attorney General’s Department as well as the judiciary.
RUBBER INDUSTRY
Last year, Sri Lanka’s rubber industry recorded US$ 1.2 billion in exports with 70-80 percent revolving around tyres, 20-30 percent handed
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR needs to be aligned with the ‘Fifth Industrial Revolution’ of personalisa¬tion and human resources professionals must
SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Despite the many challenges faced by the supply chain and shipping networks, demand is higher than it was in the pre-pandemic period
BANKING SECTOR
The pandemic was a defining moment in the evolution of banking and it paved the way for a convergence of trends
LEASING SECTOR
The Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector has faced considerable challenges over the past two years because of the pandemic
FURNISHING SECTOR
An increased focus on home improvements and keeping family members safe from infection indicates that there are
ICT SECTOR
From being an enabler of business to its driver, technology has come a long way. Typically, IT tools such as ERP and CRM systems were
FINANCIAL SERVICES
The chief trend is a shift to remote working and virtual offices. Professional business services have always focussed on relationships
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
Monetary policy is the spine of any nation’s economic policy. It’s generally a long-term action plan that is designed
INSURANCE SECTOR
When compared to our GDP, the penetration rate in 2020 was only 1.39 percent whereas the regional average surpassed
INSURANCE SECTOR
A pandemic is not included in the scope of insurance and usually, any such cover is excluded from policies. But the coronavirus of 2019
GENDER PARITY
A society can’t thrive if half its population has been marginalised. This includes vital conversations such as reducing the gender gap
FMCG SECTOR
The FMCG sector is faced with many challenges in the current environment due to the rising cost of raw materials and packaging
MARITIME SECTOR
There is a shift in demand for seafarers among shipowners and managers. They are now looking to move away from larger seafaring
APPAREL INDUSTRY
THE EVOLVING GROWTH CURVE Pubudu De Silva elaborates on why Sri Lanka is…
AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY
“The pandemic hit Sri Lanka very hard... given that we entered it on shaky legs after the Easter Sunday attacks, which stifled tourism
INSURANCE SECTOR
Digitisation is the future of all sectors. This will have a positive impact with efficient and convenient services, less wastage and greater
HR PROFESSION
Building a corporate brand is about creating a strong identity that inspires a specific perception of the organisation. Committing to
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
We are beginning to see an increase in the number of people investing in properties outside Colombo – mostly in beach and hill country
