SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
From an infrastructure perspective, the country has made impressive progress in the postwar era. Clearly, the government has
LUXURY PRODUCTS
The market continues to be strong for popular brands although consistent economic policy devoid of ad hoc changes in duties and taxation is imperative to
HOSPITALITY TRENDS
Over the last few years, there has been a major shift in the market in favour of boutique hotels. And I expect this trend to continue
RETAIL E-COMMERCE
E-commerce is certainly among the most rapidly growing sectors globally with retail sales in the trillions of dollars range last year and estimated to surpass
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
In the US and New York City (NYC) in particular, Sri Lanka is making a fringe impact – this is especially so when you consider the startup
MOTOR INDUSTRY
The motor industry here in Sri Lanka has been in a miasma of uncertainty for a while. Over the past year and a half, there have been numerous policy changes
REAL ESTATE
It is experiencing exponential growth that’s primarily driven by urbanisation with significant changes in trends from
FUTURE BANKING
Yes, I truly believe so. Looking back to when I began my career in banking over 25 years ago, we have come a long way.
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I moved out of Sri Lanka only two years ago, and travel back and forth quite often. So the one thing I can say for sure is that the
TOURISM PROMOTION
While Sri Lanka continues to gain global attention as a tourist hotspot, and features regularly among the leading destinations to visit on a number of travel
COLOMBO BOURSE
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) has gained 7.4 percent year-to-date (YTD) in 2017, which is on a par with the MSCI Frontier Markets Asia Index and S&P SL20
PERSONAL CARE
In terms of personal care, Sri Lanka is still at a very nascent stage. Face care penetration – meaning people applying face wash at
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I see growth in Sri Lanka. But there appears to be unnecessary or unwanted decisions being made for the sake of – or under the
MARKETING TRENDS
Some believe that marketing is the same as sales or selling, or advertising. Others relate it to branding. But very few
INSURANCE SECTOR
The past five years have marked a striking change in the country’s insurance landscape in the aftermath of the mandatory segregation of life and general
E-COMMERCE MARKET
The global e-commerce market topped US$ 22 trillion last year. Closer to home, India became the 10th-largest market in the world with 22 million buyers generating
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I visit Sri Lanka often so I see gradual changes. Since I did not travel much around the country this time, the changes
MARITIME TRADE
Our strategic location strengthens Sri Lanka’s competitiveness in the region. Moreover, ongoing free trade
MOTOR INDUSTRY
Year 2015 was an encouraging one for Sri Lanka’s motor vehicle industry. A relaxation of import duties and tariffs opened a doorway for a notably higher
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
Sri Lankan culture and family values are such that we always consider education an important ingredient of personal success. So whatever the local climate
