BANKING SECTOR
Amid the current challenges, opportunities lie with those who can invest in export focussed ventures with foreign currency
IT INDUSTRY
We need extensive changes to improve the overall education system – and produce more graduates at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Together with its supplementary and complementary businesses – such as hotels, restaurants and travel operators – tourism has
ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION
Take the chartered qualification as an example: the learning process we provide students is quite in-depth. Whenever we embark on a syllabus change, we go to the extent of reaching
TECH INDUSTRY
From the point of view of encouraging as well as nurturing the local tech industry, there is an often seen disincentive, which is that most blue-chip companies and large state sector operators
BANKING SECTOR
Sri Lanka’s economy is currently facing unprecedented stress. Over the past several years, it has witnessed a series of shocks. Both 2017 and 2018 saw
WOMEN AT WORK
In Sri Lanka, statistically speaking the representation of women in universities is higher compared to men; but this reduces drastically
APPAREL INDUSTRY
For Sri Lankan manufacturers to become global players with attractive multi-country origins that cater to customers’ specific needs while retaining the
INVESTMENT SECTOR
Compiled by Yamini Sequeira BUTTRESSING THE FDI ARENA Dr. Harsha De Silva emphasises that Sri…
TELECOM INDUSTRY
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation five years ahead of its expected trajectory and drastically altered global trends worldwide. What was
BANKING SECTOR
The banking sector remained resilient through the pandemic due to its solid capital base and strong support from the
GENDER EQUALITY
In any crisis situation, women are among the most vulnerable. Women’s experiences at home – as well as their health, work and economic wellbeing – are all
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
If this question was asked 50 years ago, most Sri Lankans would have said that the country has potential. Even today, many would
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Himesh Fernando HOW TO REINVENT THE WHEEL Discovering ways to operate a sustainable circular economy…
TOBACCO INDUSTRY
Tobacco is widely perceived as a cash crop in comparison to its agricultural counterparts in the rural economy – on account of the higher dividends enjoyed by its value chain.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
The concept of personnel management was created as a result of factories being set up in response to industrialisation since
ADVERTISING INDUSTRY
Since consumers are much more informed as well as empowered when making their choices now, brands need to be far more
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sri Lankans are extremely resilient – possibly due to the hardships they go through on a regular basis – and mentally strong compared to
ADVERTISING INDUSTRY
Today’s unparalleled pace at which digital advancements are taking place is enabling people to evolve more rapidly than ever before.
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
It is fundamental to economic growth as this enables access to seamless digital payments with speed, convenience and security sans cash hassles.
