LEGAL PROFESSION
The most evident change is the increased number of legal professionals. This is mainly due to greater access to legal education
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Integration and engagement with all stakeholders through the use of multiple platforms – i.e. social media, forums, partnerships
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
On the one hand, it is a country that despite all its difficulties maintains a growth rate of four to five percent, notable infrastructure improvements
TOURISM INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka has enjoyed steady growth in tourist arrivals since the end of the civil war. Today, tourism is recognised as an economic pillar.
INSURANCE SECTOR
Sri Lanka’s life insurance penetration in terms of gross written premium as a share of GDP is 0.54 percent
APPAREL INDUSTRY
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has been a mainstay of the economy for many years, standing strong amidst various economic and political
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
The industry is facing a downturn due to global and local factors. Construction exhibits cyclical behaviour generally, which would mean
FINANCE SECTOR
Not very good. Nonperforming loans (NPLs) are at one of the highest levels in history and most banking stocks are trading at their net
RETAIL SECTOR
I perceive huge potential for greater expansion of infrastructure in Sri Lanka across the spectrum including highways, bridges, major
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
To me, Sri Lanka feels like a country of great opportunity. However, I do believe that there’s far more that we need to do to capture the opportunities that lie before of us.
FMCG SECTOR
A sector that is evolving and adapting, to cater to the hyper-empowered and tech augmented consumer.
APPAREL INDUSTRY
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TELECOM INDUSTRY
The composition of local and global operator revenue has changed considerably in the telecommunications industry. Growth in broadband
EXPORT SECTOR
The National Export Strategy launched last year identified six export domains that would be beneficial to Sri Lanka – namely boat building
IT INDUSTRY
Overall, the industry is performing well but it has much more potential and I don’t think it’s maximising that. It can do much more.
AVIATION INDUSTRY
The airline market here in Sri Lanka is predominantly focussed on drawing in passengers who visit the island for travel related purposes
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
To me, Sri Lanka is an interesting paradox. There’s a tremendous amount of energy especially among younger working people
BANKING SECTOR
Banks play a crucial role in the country’s economy, contributing to approximately 60 percent of GDP and employing around 40 percent of the national workforce.
HOSPITALITY SECTOR
Having hosted 2.3 million tourist arrivals last year and as we target year on year growth of 30 percent in 2019, executing a streamlined destination marketing strategy is of paramount importance.
FINANCE SECTOR
According to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and published data of financial institutions, business performance slowed last year
