ECOTOURISM
Given the challenges posed by indications of accelerated global warming, the argument for environmental preservation
CONFECTIONERY SECTOR
In her assessment of the domestic biscuit sector, the Managing Director of Maliban Group of Companies Kumudika Fernando notes: “According to
TEA NATION
The 2016 volume was about 11 percent below that of 2015 for three interrelated reasons: the drought, lack of weedicides and reduced usage of fertiliser
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
My perception of Sri Lanka in the post-war era remains unchanged. Corruption is on the increase while the concerned authorities
CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS
In the past decade or so, semi-luxury and luxury condominiums have become a hallmark of aspirational lifestyles with
REAL ESTATE REPORT
With a relatively new administration at the helm of the country, business-friendly policies and a thriving tourism industry have infused a sense
INSURANCE AWARENESS
The insurance sector is developing but hasn’t matured to the expectation of the real objective of privatisation, which took place
MOTOR MARKET
Industry growth over the last 10 years has witnessed healthy competition amongst all companies. This has led to consumers having an array
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To be honest, not many people in Georgia know of Sri Lanka and some seem to think it is a state in India. The few who know of
STATE OF INSURANCE
“Following two solid years of growth, Sri Lanka’s insurance sector is positioned strongly,” maintains the Chief Executive Officer of Union Assurance
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
As human resource (HR) professionals, we often encounter problems for which there are no certified protocols. Each
REAL ESTATE
The real estate sector is booming but we have a long way to go. While there’s potential, whether we have maximised on it is the
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As a professional speaker and consultant on entrepreneurship, I’m excited by the opportunities in Sri Lanka for achieving
HUMAN CAPITAL
MNCs are perceived as entities that lay a strong foundation for their teams, exposing them to best practices and imbuing best-in-class processes that
BRANDING STRATEGY
Digitisation represents a change that is even greater than the internet. The proliferation of digital channels and devices offers
DIGITAL JOURNALISM
Digital journalism is a segment of social media that has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. The connectivity, fluidity and
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I have been living in Oman for the last five years, and travelled across the Middle East and to other Western countries many times.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Sri Lanka’s biscuit market has been growing apace – and along with the expansion in the sector, many new categories of biscuits have entered the market. And
DIGITAL BANKING
Well, digitalisation is a holistic approach and not only about technology. The sector isn’t ready in the fullest sense as this is a new concept.
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sri Lanka has achieved substantial progress. But it can do much better in terms of investing thoughtfully in sustainable