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
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I have been away, in Dubai, since October 1996. However, I’d never settle for any country other
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I believe that having some level of political stability opens up many opportunities. There is great infrastructure development. However, it isn’t obvious whether the quality and standard of living has improved. There is a much more pronounced difference now, between urban and rural quality of life, than ever before.
