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BUSINESS FORUM

  • APPAREL INDUSTRY

    Compiled by Savithri Rodrigo LIFT THE VEIL OF LABOUR     Janaka Botejue wants a change in perceptions to attract apparel workers Q: How would you describe the apparel industry within the…

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  • TELECOM INDUSTRY

    The composition of local and global operator revenue has changed considerably in the telecommunications industry. Growth in broadband

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  • EXPORT SECTOR

    The National Export Strategy launched last year identified six export domains that would be beneficial to Sri Lanka – namely boat building

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  • 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.

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  • AVIATION INDUSTRY

    The airline market here in Sri Lanka is predominantly focussed on drawing in passengers who visit the island for travel related purposes

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  • SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

    To me, Sri Lanka is an interesting paradox. There’s a tremendous amount of energy especially among younger working people

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  • 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.

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  • 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…

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  • FINANCE SECTOR

    According to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and published data of financial institutions, business performance slowed last year

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  • BUSINESS SECTOR

    Ever since Sri Lanka adopted open economic policies, the private sector has driven the economy; it has displayed resilience in the face of political

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