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LMD MARCH 2025 – COVER STORY

Sri Lanka has been a land of promise for decades; it tells a story of resilience beyond our shores – one that is woven into just

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The IMF has stated that approval of the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) is

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THE BIG PICTURE

Humaydh SariffodeenFebruary 27, 20252025-02-28T00:37:44+00:00

LAND OF PROMISES! American statesman Benjamin Franklin once said that “in this world, nothing...

FOOD SECURITY

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 No Comment2025-02-28T11:59:06+00:00

As the staple food of most Sri Lankans, rice is at the heart of the country’s food security; yet, it...

STATE OF THE NATION

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:37:02+00:00

A simple yet symbolically charged commemoration of Sri Lanka’s 77th anniversary of independence...

DIGITAL SECURITY

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 No Comment2025-02-28T11:59:18+00:00

March is the month for celebrating women and ensuring their rights while highlighting...

SRI LANKA TODAY

Humaydh SariffodeenFebruary 27, 2025No Comment2025-02-28T12:00:04+00:00

The Sri Lankan government is facing growing criticism from the opposition and public...

SYSTEM CHANGE

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 No Comment2025-02-28T12:00:19+00:00

It was good to hear President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speak plainly to a host of mesmerised...

NEW FRONTIERS

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:41:30+00:00

QUANT BOUNTY A teenager in California recently shocked his family by making US$ 50,000 in minutes...

TOMORROW’S WORLD

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:39:57+00:00

The March issue of Tomorrow’s World features a list of important events across the globe...

CORPORATE SECTOR

Humaydh SariffodeenFebruary 27, 2025No Comment2025-02-28T12:01:45+00:00

The coaching relationship provides leaders – the ‘coachees’ – with a space to pause, reflect...

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:43:16+00:00

Renewable energy stands out as one of the most promising sectors due to the government’s strong...

IT INDUSTRY

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 No Comment2025-02-28T00:43:37+00:00

In the context of development, I see the IT industry shifting its focus from services to products, which will...

DIGITAL SECTOR

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:44:01+00:00

Promoting new card products call for innovative strategies. Targeted social media campaigns highlighting...

INFLATION MILIEU

Humaydh SariffodeenFebruary 27, 20252025-02-28T00:44:56+00:00

Sri Lanka has been in deflation territory since September last year with headline inflation – based...

TRUMPIAN ECONOMICS

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 No Comment2025-02-28T12:02:27+00:00

A new age of protectionism and trade wars between the US and its three largest trading partners...

SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-03-13T01:07:38+00:00

Sustainability professional Andrew Winston sees climate change, biodiversity loss and inequality as the three existential challenges that are likely to worsen...

FOOD SECTOR

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-03-12T08:32:14+00:00

The global food supply chain is a complex network that faces numerous challenges including inefficiencies, food fraud, a lack of transparency and...

ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING

Humaydh SariffodeenFebruary 27, 2025No Comment2025-02-28T12:03:31+00:00

The 21st century workplace is experiencing a profound transformation, which is fuelled...

MARKETING STRATEGY

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T12:03:45+00:00

Today, technology is integral to the marketing function but it isn’t always a silver bullet. One of...

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:47:00+00:00

Wherever you look, there are messages about being better or creating the best life possible. It’s...

PERSONALITY MAKEOVER

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 No Comment2025-02-28T00:47:15+00:00

Writer and athlete Jean-Paul Bédard wrote: “The most transformative times of my life have always...

SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

Humaydh SariffodeenFebruary 27, 2025No Comment2025-02-27T22:36:32+00:00

Sri Lanka’s pioneering international magazine is going places – having gone global in April! LMD International’s mission...

YOUTH FORUM

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 No Comment2025-02-28T00:49:19+00:00

The good undoubtedly is the provision of free education, which is of a higher standard in comparison...

HAYLEYS

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T20:44:29+00:00

THE PROMOTIONAL COVER...

LIFESTYLE

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-03-06T13:45:53+00:00

After enjoying a ritualistic morning tea, my OCD kicks in and I prepare my to-do list for the day...

CHILL COLOMBO

Humaydh SariffodeenMarch 22, 20252025-03-22T06:17:58+00:00

A new era of upscale dining has arrived in the heart of Port City Colombo with the grand opening of Chill Colombo. Located at The Mall at Port City...

ATLAS

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T16:18:15+00:00

Atlas, the leading learning brand in Sri Lanka was awarded ‘School Supply Brand of the Year’ at the prestigious SLIM-Kantar...

NATIONS TRUST BANK AMERICAN EXPRESS

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T16:15:46+00:00

Bringing an array of exclusive experiences and privileges to its loyal Cardmembers, Nations Trust Bank American Express has...

BLUE ORBIT BY CITRUS AND COSMIC BY CITRUS

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T12:21:10+00:00

Blue Orbit by Citrus and Cosmic by Citrus, two premier dining and event destinations, are redefining luxury experiences at...

LANKA PROPERTY SHOW 2025

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T12:17:07+00:00

Industry experts at the Lanka Property Show 2025 expressed confidence in Sri Lanka’s real estate sector, highlighting its potential...

THE COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T13:43:22+00:00

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been voted the ‘People's Private Banking Services Brand of the Year’ for the third...

SPEEDSTAR CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T12:11:11+00:00

The SpeedStar Championship 2025 is set to kick off at the SpeedBay track in Port City on Friday, 28th of March. Organized by David...

COCA-COLA

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T12:07:07+00:00

Coca-Cola Sri Lanka has once again been recognized as the ‘People’s Youth Choice Beverage Brand of the Year’ at the SLIM...

WCIC

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T13:52:14+00:00

The WCIC Women Leadership Forum, the annual flagship event organized by the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce...

SIGNATURE

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T12:00:16+00:00

Signature, Sri Lanka’s most admired menswear brand, has taken another significant step in its retail expansion with the opening...

CDB

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T11:54:34+00:00

Underscoring International Women’s Day theme this year of Accelerating Action, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC...

WORLD VISION

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T11:51:45+00:00

World Vision Lanka and World Vision Canada recently launched a CAD 5 million project funded by the Government of Canada...

NDB BANK

Humaydh SariffodeenMarch 21, 20252025-03-21T12:02:51+00:00

NDB Bank proudly extended its support to Mrs. Janaki Fernando, a seasoned athlete representing Sri Lanka at the South Asia...

SAMPATH BANK

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 21, 2025 2025-03-21T11:22:39+00:00

Sampath Bank has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever airfare reimbursement programme to reward Personal Foreign Currency...

SINGER

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 20, 2025 2025-03-20T16:33:26+00:00

SINGER Sri Lanka PLC unveiled the highly anticipated new lineup of nubia smartphones, bringing a fusion of innovation and...

BANK OF CEYLON

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 20, 2025 2025-03-20T10:57:35+00:00

Reinforcing its position as a leader in Sri Lanka’s banking sector, Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has been once again named the ‘SLIM...

NDB BANK

Humaydh Sariffodeen March 18, 2025 2025-03-21T13:45:12+00:00

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) conducted its Investor and Analysts Earnings Call on 12th of March, following the release of ...

SEYLAN BANK

Tharindu Perera March 17, 2025 2025-03-17T20:29:45+00:00

Following the recent relaxation of vehicle import regulations, Seylan Bank has announced comprehensive bundle packages covering vehicle importation...

REMITTANCE FESTIVAL REWARDS

Tharindu Perera March 17, 2025 2025-03-17T20:24:47+00:00

NDB Bank is delighted to introduce its latest remittance campaign, "Remittance Festival Rewards!" bringing an extra touch of joy and prosperity...

FITSAIR

Tharindu Perera March 17, 2025 2025-03-17T20:07:04+00:00

FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately-owned international airline, is expanding its regional connectivity with the introduction of direct flights to Kuala...

HUTCH

Tharindu Perera March 17, 2025 2025-03-17T19:17:02+00:00

Working to bridge gaps between academics and real-world corporate experience, HUTCH, under its Future Connect programme, has partnered...

NDB BANK

Tharindu Perera March 14, 2025 2025-03-14T20:49:36+00:00

NDB Bank recently collaborated with Asian International School (AIS) for the inaugural Law Day—“Law Chronicles”—an interactive event designed...

DFCC BANK

Tharindu Perera March 14, 2025 2025-03-14T14:01:28+00:00

DFCC Bank is reaffirming its commitment to putting customers first with the launch of Customer Appreciation Week 2025, a special initiative...

WORLD GLAUCOMA WEEK 2025

Tharindu Perera March 14, 2025 2025-03-14T13:57:00+00:00

Vision Care, Sri Lanka’s largest vision, hearing, and eyewear solutions provider, is once again joining the global movement to raise awareness...

BUSINESS SENTIMENT

Kasun BasuriyaFebruary 27, 20252025-02-28T00:34:35+00:00

The IMF has stated that approval of the fourth tranche of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) is...

BURNING ISSUES

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:34:46+00:00

The focus has shifted once again with high taxes resurfacing as a major business concern, leaving the...

THE ECONOMY

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:34:55+00:00

Confidence in the economy remains strong in corporate circles, bolstered by yet another hike in biz...

THE COST OF LIVING

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:35:11+00:00

The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) registered a decline in January after a slight increase in the...

MICROCOSM

Humaydh SariffodeenFebruary 27, 20252025-02-27T13:00:03+00:00

Sri Lanka achieved a historic milestone last year by registering its highest ever export revenue of US$ 16.17 billion, surpassing...

KEY ECONOMIC DATA

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-28T00:25:09+00:00

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MILITARY STRENGTH RANKINGS

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-27T23:11:38+00:00

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MOST POLLUTED CITIES

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 27, 2025 2025-02-27T23:13:59+00:00

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WHAT TRUMP’S TARIFFS MEAN FOR MARKETS

Humaydh SariffodeenMarch 5, 20252025-03-05T10:32:12+00:00

Major stock indexes fell in volatile trade on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite index at one point down 10% from its December...

ARAB LEADERS GATHER TO DISCUSS POSTWAR GAZA PROPOSAL TO COUNTER TRUMP’S ‘RIVIERA’ PLAN

Humaydh Sariffodeen February 22, 2025 2025-02-22T17:22:25+00:00

Arab leaders met in Saudi Arabia’s...

SRI LANKA’S BUDGET LIKELY TO LEAD TO SLOWER FISCAL CONSOLIDATION, MOODY’S SAYS

Kasun Basuriya February 19, 2025 2025-02-19T09:08:21+00:00

Reuters - February 18, 2025 Sri Lanka's budgeted expenditure for 2025 will likely lead to a…...

DISSANAYAKE GOVT UNVEILS FIRST BUDGET, EYES 5% GROWTH FOR SRI LANKA IN 2025

Kasun Basuriya February 17, 2025 2025-02-17T23:44:00+00:00

Business Standard - Feb 17 2025 The Sri Lankan economy is expected to grow at…...

BOOKING.COM REVEALS THE WORLD’S MOST WELCOMING CITIES FOR 2025

Kasun Basuriya January 29, 2025 2025-01-29T22:00:01+00:00

- January 27, 2025 Travelers are increasingly drawn to authentic, off-the-beaten-path adventures, shaped by exceptional hospitality…...

DEEPSEEK HAS RATTLED THE AI INDUSTRY. HERE’S A QUICK LOOK AT OTHER CHINESE AI MODELS

Kasun Basuriya January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T22:42:42+00:00

The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using less advanced computer chips and consuming less energy...

DONALD TRUMP HAS BEEN SWORN IN AS THE 47TH US PRESIDENT

Kasun Basuriya January 21, 2025 2025-01-21T10:09:23+00:00

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president at his inauguration ceremony in Washington DC....

THE 25 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN 2025

Kasun Basuriya January 17, 2025 2025-01-17T15:17:20+00:00

From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year...

ONLINE FEATURES

INSPIRING HOPE

Humaydh SariffodeenSeptember 27, 20242024-09-27T17:44:45+00:00

During my school holidays, I decided to volunteer with a Sri Lankan non-profit organization based in Moratuwa. I had the...

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT

Humaydh Sariffodeen October 30, 2023 2023-10-30T14:07:09+00:00

Care work and housework sustains families and communities. It enables people to enter the workforce, contributes to economies as well as...

SOVEREIGN DEBT RESTRUCTURING

Humaydh Sariffodeen September 19, 2023 2023-09-20T15:25:48+00:00

The Government of Sri Lanka has outlined its expectations to conclude its sovereign debt restructuring expeditiously to regain debt sustainability...

MINDFUL SOLUTIONS WITH MO GAWDAT

Humaydh Sariffodeen September 5, 2023 2023-09-05T16:02:49+00:00

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts hosted Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google X and Best-selling author...

COMMUNITY-LED RECYCLABLE WASTE COLLECTION

Humaydh Sariffodeen September 4, 2023 2023-09-04T09:58:46+00:00

Solid waste management is identified as a critical social, environmental, and health issue with a multitude of economic...

THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION

Tharindu Perera May 16, 2023 2023-05-16T12:39:38+00:00

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) initiated a 1.5 million USD project via funding from China as part of the South-South Cooperation...

6TH INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT FORUM

Tharindu Perera February 21, 2023 2023-02-21T20:03:44+00:00

the 6th International Investment Forum (IIF) took place online. A total of 20 speakers presented their companies and offered interested viewers exciting insights...

ELECTRICITY CRISIS

Tharindu Perera November 10, 2022 2022-11-10T20:08:38+00:00

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis revealed vulnerabilities in the Sri Lankan economy and weakened its economic state...

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