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
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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.
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Sri Lanka has achieved substantial progress. But it can do much better in terms of investing thoughtfully in sustainable
RETAIL IS KING
Sri Lanka’s retail sector is enjoying rapid growth. While the food services sector – which consists of restaurants, hotels and supermarkets – remains the
CORPORATE FINANCE
Ad hoc policy changes affect all stakeholders. When Budget 2016 was presented in parliament last year, companies made plans
BANKING SERVICES HUB
Unwavering, vibrant and fast-driven! There are about 25 well-established commercial banks, recording accelerated growth in assets and profitability,
BIZ COMMUNICATIONS
It is an exciting time to be a communications professional. Traditional methods of corporate communications are being thrown
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As for the war, we must move forward, without dwelling on the past. Reconciliation is important, but we must also not
CHANGING GEARS
The change in the method of valuation of imported cars, from value to unit-based measurement, has resulted
STATE OF BANKING
The efficiency of the banking system has improved with the use of digital tools, as it has enabled real-time transactions via
PIONEERING SPIRIT
The Doing Business rankings brought good news this year, with Sri Lanka rising to
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The racial tensions that existed until very recently seem to have eased, and there appears
BEVERAGE MARKET
The alcoholic beverage sector is impacted by several issues, including the prevalence
MARKETING STRATEGY
Marketing is among the many professions that have undergone radical change, as it races