BANKING SECTOR
The banking sector expanded last year, demonstrating its resilience by maintaining capital and liquidity above the regulatory minimum despite
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
If projects are adequately shared with the local sector, positive impacts would ensue by way of jobs, technology and the volume of work. Conversely, the demand
FINANCE SECTOR
Sri Lanka has consistently been at the forefront when it comes to pioneering unique payment systems. It was the first
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
A dearth of skilled labour – including through migration to other industries and countries mainly during times of crisis – and the lack
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Yes, to some extent – people generally forget such events over a period of a few months. I only hope that we take precautions to prevent such
TEA INDUSTRY
Presently it’s grappling with challenges and is in need of changes to sustain itself. Ceylon Tea is renowned in global markets but its image is diminishing rapidly
TOURISM INDUSTRY
In my opinion, the tourism landscape is evolving and the Asia-Pacific region has displayed substantial growth.
EYEWEAR SECTOR
The government’s Vision 2020 programme provides free eye care and lenses, and is aimed at eliminating avoidable blindness in Sri Lanka by 2020
ICT INDUSTRY
It hasn’t been very good relative to some other Asian economies. But based on its performance in the past, Sri Lanka has made progress over the last few years
EXPORT SECTOR
As a logistics provider, we have certainly witnessed growth over the last few years but not at the same pace as in the past. Several factors have hindered rapid growth
DESTINATION SRI LANKA
My impressions of Sri Lanka are that it is a clean, warm, welcoming, interesting, pristine and cricket loving nation – a nation of
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
It depends on whom you talk to. Certain segments would rather cover up the facts and pretend that everything is back to normal
HUMAN RESOURCES
It’s my belief that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all style. Business leaders should be able to understand what motivates each individual and tailor their leadership styles
FLORICULTURE SECTOR
To fulfil customers’ needs and contribute to their happiness – customer centricity is a primary requisite for any business to survive or be relevant
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
Compiled by Savithri Rodrigo AGENTS OF TRANSFORMATION Shirani Jayasekara urges financial services providers to embrace…
BANKING SECTOR
The profitability of the local banking sector declined in financial year 2018/19 mainly due to a deterioration in asset quality, an increase in operating costs
PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR
Multiple changes including price controls on essential drugs have made quality medicines more affordable. However, the lack of a mechanism
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
It has been quite volatile. The boom experienced following the end of the war has tapered off. Furthermore, the inflow of foreign
HUMAN RESOURCES
A lack of adequate human resources in planning and forecasting as a country, brain drain and an inability to offer a competitive quality
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
A majority of Sri Lankans have risen to the challenge in the wake of 4/21. They’ve displayed a resilience and unity born of years past
