HEALTHCARE SECTOR
COVID-19 is the defining global health crisis of our time. Although it was predicted that developing nations would find it a struggle, Sri Lanka has coped
MARKETING PROFESSION
STRATEGY NEEDS A MAKEOVER Sanjana Seneviratne checks the progress of marketers in the COVID-19 era…
BANKING SECTOR
The banking sector has been affected by the slowdown in the economy resulting from the impact of the Easter Sunday attacks in 2019
TEA INDUSTRY
Tea production too was uninterrupted, and supporting sectors such as transportation, banking, warehousing, customs
RETAIL SECTOR
Challenged and tested in its adaptability to serve customers safely and efficiently, steering the sector to embrace long
BUSINESS SECTOR
The impact of the pandemic has been felt by every company. Even if some conglomerates and MNCs achieved revenue growth
TOURISM INDUSTRY
There is more to domestic travel than meets the eye as we can offer much more than luxury stays in hotels
LETTER OF THE MONTH
Figuring out how to address the urgent challenges posed by global health is very important. There are fundamental problems in
AD INDUSTRY
Compiled by Lourdes Abeyeratne THE POWER OF STORYTELLING Himasha Karunaratne believes that great storytelling still…
BANKING SECTOR
The banking sector was in distress even prior to the COVID-19 outbreak primarily due to macro level stresses that included the inevitable consequences stemming from
COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY
The changes experienced in the last few decades accelerated about five years ago and were fast tracked
HR PROFESSION
At the forefront of building purpose and resilience, re-crafting strategy and creating ‘people first’ organisations to thrive
RESTAURANT SECTOR
Cafe culture is a firm fixture in urban life globally; it provides new social spaces for a diverse range of individuals.
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Compiled by Lourdes Abeyeratne REALTY IN THE SPOTLIGHT Nadeem Shums sheds light on factors contributing…
TOURISM INDUSTRY
The latest edition of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) World Tourism Barometer indicates that the near complete lockdown imposed in response to the pandemic
AD INDUSTRY
Activity is gradually recovering within the confines of the ‘new normal.’ It is time therefore, to rebuild trust with
STATIONERY SECTOR
Edward Bulwer-Lytton once said: “The pen is mightier than the sword.” Stationery is an essential medium that translates our
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR maturity in Sri Lankan corporates is on a spectrum; some have only the most rudimentary HR functions; others including local corporates have highly evolved
CAPITAL MARKETS
Sri Lanka’s capital markets do not adequately reflect its economy and have been underperforming for a considerable period
FRONTIER MARKETS
While fiscal and monetary policy has been relaxed the world over due to COVID-19, countries such as ours with limited fiscal space are
