DIVERSIFIED SECTOR
Conglomerates in Sri Lanka tend to dominate the rankings of best performing entities year after year. With several of them having
INSURANCE SECTOR
Overall, penetration is a little over one percent, which is low in relation to the region. However, penetration of vehicle insurance is almost
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR, which was previously the administrative function of managing personnel files, has been transformed into a strategic occupation
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
Continuously evolving with travellers wanting experiential travel instead of traditional sightseeing
FAMILY OWNED BUSINESSES
Few FOBs have reached the top in the larger corporate context although many continue to operate past the century mark. They contribute
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
The private sector continued to play an important role in providing healthcare services last year. By the end of 2018, there were 200 registered
AD INDUSTRY SHORT TAKES
I believe that we are attempting to keep up particularly in the digital landscape. Nevertheless, budget constraints and a lack of professional
LOGISTICS SECTOR
Sri Lanka has some 12,390 kilometres (km) of national highways, over 1,500km of railway tracks, four seaports and three international
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Growing apace across the world; high-rise developments in Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia are being fuelled
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Following the end of a nearly three decade long civil war, everyone’s hope was to witness progress in Sri Lanka; but unfortunately
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
Compiled by Savithri Rodrigo THE NEW FACE OF LEISURE Shan Shanmuganathan provides a SWOT analysis…
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Healthcare encompasses two aspects – viz. preventative and curative treatments. Currently, the local healthcare sector is geared largely
EDUCATION SECTOR
The Constitution of Sri Lanka provides free education as a fundamental right – a boon in a developing nation that has resulted in the country gaining
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka is an incredibly marketable destination with limitless opportunities. It has not been an easy journey but we’ve come a long way to reach this point
INSURANCE SECTOR
The insurance sector is substantially under-penetrated in this country – whether this be in terms of the number of individuals who
IT INDUSTRY
We now live in the Fourth Industrial Revolution – i.e. the age of techno-logy. It’s become a way of life. By depending on
STOCK WATCH
For most of last year, foreigners were net sellers to the tune of almost Rs. 10.9 billion by the end of November. But overall, they were quite active throughout the year with purchases standing
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I think so. The world recognises that the 21 April attacks could have happened anywhere, not only in Sri Lanka, and the country will pick up.
RETAIL SECTOR
Retail is a vital commercial activity providing consumers with an opportunity to purchase goods from a variety of outlets. In post-independence Sri Lanka
MARKETING PROFESSION
Today, consumers are increasingly aware of the social and environmental issues facing the world at large, and prefer brands and businesses that take a stand
