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US DOLLAR: RS. 328.19 UK POUND: RS. 442.57 EURO: RS. 383.07 JAPANESE YEN: RS. 2.07 INDIAN RUPEE: RS. 3.40 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR: RS. 234.37

BUSINESS FORUM

  • Jun- 2019 -
    1 June

    INSURANCE SECTOR

    Sri Lanka’s life insurance penetration in terms of gross written premium as a share of GDP is 0.54 percent

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  • May- 2019 -
    1 May

    APPAREL INDUSTRY

    Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has been a mainstay of the economy for many years, standing strong amidst various economic and political

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  • 1 May

    CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

    The industry is facing a downturn due to global and local factors. Construction exhibits cyclical behaviour generally, which would mean

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  • 1 May

    FINANCE SECTOR

    Not very good. Nonperforming loans (NPLs) are at one of the highest levels in history and most banking stocks are trading at their net

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  • 1 May

    RETAIL SECTOR

    I perceive huge potential for greater expansion of infrastructure in Sri Lanka across the spectrum including highways, bridges, major

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  • 1 May

    SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

    To me, Sri Lanka feels like a country of great opportunity. However, I do believe that there’s far more that we need to do to capture the opportunities that lie…

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  • 1 May

    FMCG SECTOR

    A sector that is evolving and adapting, to cater to the hyper-empowered and tech augmented consumer.

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  • 1 May

    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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  • Apr- 2019 -
    1 April

    TELECOM INDUSTRY

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

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  • 1 April

    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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