REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Inconsistent government policy is a key challenge – for example, the recent discussion on whether to reintroduce VAT that was removed on
AD INDUSTRY
We’re floating on a vast sea of information and data so the future will be based more on Return on Marketing Investment
MARKETING PROFESSION
The essence of marketing has not changed but we now have multiple modes and tools to reach out first and fast. Therefore
EDUCATION SECTOR
Today, the demand is for obtaining quick and easy paper certificates – everyone wants to be qualified easily
EYE CARE SECTOR
Over 9.3 million Sri Lankans have some type of vision impairment and 8.2 million of them were over 40 years old in 2016
ICT INDUSTRY
ICT is often branded as being male dominated with few women in high-ranking roles. Recently, I watched a TED
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Australia and Sri Lanka have long owned a gladiatorial competitiveness so cricket does feature heavily in conversations
FOREIGN INVESTMENT
The Immediate Past Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka Keerthi Gunawardane has answers as to why Sri Lanka has lacked
AIRLINE SECTOR
It has been growing steadily, creating over 50 million livelihoods, connecting over 3.7 billion passengers and delivering
TRAVEL SECTOR
Lack of connectivity in air travel, room capacity and tourism infrastructure (including simple things like clean toilets and visitor centres)
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I left Sri Lanka when I was very young. But each time I return, I’ve discovered something different in the country. The one time I
THE STOCK MARKET
The Colombo bourse has been somewhat resilient to global trends. In the last three years, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)
ICT INDUSTRY
Envisioned, created and backed by Sri Lanka’s national unity government, Vision 2022 has set an ambitious yet achievable target for export revenue of US$
SOFTWARE SECTOR
This is perhaps the most exciting time as multiple combined digital technologies are opening up opportunities to build next generation systems that will
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I feel a whole lot safer now compared to when there was a war in the island and security threats were always looming over us
BANKING SECTOR
The banking sector’s assets exceed Rs. 10 trillion while Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) account for over one trillion rupees. In his speech
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The biz climate in Sri Lanka is challenging for any entrepreneur irrespective of gender. In addition, an inefficient and complex
TRAVEL SECTOR
Very much so! The hospitality and warmth of our people is appreciated by tourists visiting Sri Lanka. We have our own way of doing things; for instance
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sadly, very little progress has been achieved to date. Sri Lanka was considered one of the most developed countries in Asia
TOURISM PROSPECTS
Commenting on how he perceives Sri Lanka’s hospitality sector to be positioned in comparison to projections for its growth a year or so ago, the Area Director
