REAL ESTATE SECTOR
We’re seeing very challenging economic times around the world; and in Sri Lanka, the real estate sector – especially the condominium segment
THE ECONOMY
Articulating his assessment of the unprecedented economic crisis, Jehaan Ismail says that “Sri Lanka is essentially broke or insolvent
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
It’s a crucial and challenging time for the industry, given the economic contraction, hyperinflation and
PAINTS SECTOR
Sri Lanka’s paints and coatings sector consists of seven large-scale players that dominate the local operational sphere with a combined 90 percent market share.
FOOD SECTOR
We have seen a whole host of changes and trends emerging in the food industry recently – especially with a sense of regained
LEGAL PROFESSION
More women have entered the profession through private practice and the corporate sector, and several have joined the Attorney General’s Department as well as the judiciary.
RUBBER INDUSTRY
Last year, Sri Lanka’s rubber industry recorded US$ 1.2 billion in exports with 70-80 percent revolving around tyres, 20-30 percent handed
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR needs to be aligned with the ‘Fifth Industrial Revolution’ of personalisa¬tion and human resources professionals must
SHIPPING INDUSTRY
Despite the many challenges faced by the supply chain and shipping networks, demand is higher than it was in the pre-pandemic period
BANKING SECTOR
The pandemic was a defining moment in the evolution of banking and it paved the way for a convergence of trends
LEASING SECTOR
The Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector has faced considerable challenges over the past two years because of the pandemic
FURNISHING SECTOR
An increased focus on home improvements and keeping family members safe from infection indicates that there are
ICT SECTOR
From being an enabler of business to its driver, technology has come a long way. Typically, IT tools such as ERP and CRM systems were
FINANCIAL SERVICES
The chief trend is a shift to remote working and virtual offices. Professional business services have always focussed on relationships
FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
Monetary policy is the spine of any nation’s economic policy. It’s generally a long-term action plan that is designed
INSURANCE SECTOR
When compared to our GDP, the penetration rate in 2020 was only 1.39 percent whereas the regional average surpassed
INSURANCE SECTOR
A pandemic is not included in the scope of insurance and usually, any such cover is excluded from policies. But the coronavirus of 2019
GENDER PARITY
A society can’t thrive if half its population has been marginalised. This includes vital conversations such as reducing the gender gap
FMCG SECTOR
The FMCG sector is faced with many challenges in the current environment due to the rising cost of raw materials and packaging
MARITIME SECTOR
There is a shift in demand for seafarers among shipowners and managers. They are now looking to move away from larger seafaring
