MONEY TALK
The banking sector was poised for an economic revival in 2020, coming out of two years of subdued economic growth coupled with the after-effects of the April 2019
MOTOR INDUSTRY
Finding revenue to pay employees, persuading banks to provide working capital, managing supply chain disruptions as manufacturers are challenged to fulfill
IT INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka’s level of IT security varies from one industry to another and between organisations as well. Many large enterprises have understood the importance
HUMAN RESOURCES
A core partner cum adviser helping organisations achieve their business strategies through an in-depth understanding of people and operations
AGRO INDUSTRY
Food security has always been a priority. Sri Lanka never suffered from famine although malnutrition remains an issue impinging on food security
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
As with any country in the world these days, there is no denying that the hospitality sector is among those that have been hit the hardest
INSURANCE SECTOR
COVID-19 will have far-reaching consequences for the global economy over the coming years. While it is difficult to predict the eventual impact on
BANKING AND FINANCE
We were bullish on exports and trading but with COVID-19, essential goods and the manufacture of personal protective equipment (PPE)
APPAREL INDUSTRY
This is due to the mass cancellation of orders currently in production or already manufactured for which Sri Lankan entities have assumed liability.
FINTECH SECTOR
While regulations are critical to protecting customers, they can slow the adoption of new technologies and create barriers to access for the underserved
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
The climate emergency is real amid soaring global temperatures. The past 20 years recorded the highest temperatures over almost three
MARKETING PROFESSION
Building strong equity for brands is an age-old marketing phenomenon. In Sri Lanka, most leading FMCG brands have been in the market
OIL INDUSTRY
The COVID-19 global pandemic has spread rapidly; and its impact has become more apparent as economies the world over take a beating
FINANCE AND IT
Automation has both positive and negative impacts. It improves efficiency by eliminating manual processes but conversely, it poses a threat to those who are engaged in repetitive routine work
TELECOM INDUSTRY
Currently [at the time of the interview], the telecom industry in Sri Lanka is experiencing a relatively stable and turmoil free environment, and is poised to grow especially
HUMAN RESOURCES
A demanding yet fulfilling profession that enables HR professionals to act as a major conduit that links organisations with their people
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka has an opportunity to cater to several niche markets due to its product variety. For instance, it can excel in marketing health tourism given the growing interest in Ayurveda and yoga, as
MARKETING PROFESSION
Disruptive marketing simply refers to ways and means of breaking through the usual clutter by doing things differently
TOURISM INDUSTRY
In my view, it has been a concerted and proactive effort led by SLTPB to reignite tourism in the country following the ghastly Easter Sunday attacks
TEA INDUSTRY
Industry experts say economic sustainability remains the main threat to the tea industry. When it comes to Sri Lanka in particular, unfavourable weather in tea growing