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EDITORIALS

THE BIG PICTURE

Sachira De Silva5 Comments2018-09-01T06:00:54+00:00

It wasn’t long ago that Sri Lanka’s sports minister reached out to the ‘famous five’ – five former greats of the gentlemen’s game who are...

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THE SRI LANKA STORY

Sachira De Silva 1 Comment2018-09-01T05:45:21+00:00

‘Lady Justice’ has three distinct representations: a sword to depict power, scales to show the weighing of evidence and a blindfold...

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EASTERN GATEWAY

Sachira De Silva 2018-09-01T05:30:10+00:00

In early July, it was reported that Sri Lanka would look to construct a third international airport – i.e. in addition to the existing Bandaranaike International...

THE DEATH PENALTY

Sachira De Silva 2018-09-01T05:00:15+00:00

The government has come in for criticism from human rights groups at home and abroad for announcing its latest stance on implementing the death penalty...

CURRENT AFFAIRS

RACIST POLITICS

Sachira De Silva2 Comments2018-09-01T08:00:46+00:00

It seems that xenophobia and racism are spreading more rapidly than ever across the globe. People are afraid and far-right...

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MEDIA TRENDS

Sachira De Silva 2018-09-01T05:30:50+00:00

For US diplomats these days, public interaction overseas is all about defending the indefensible. President Donald Trump keeps making one boo-boo ...

ANTICORRUPTION LEADERSHIP

subra 1 Comment2018-09-01T05:00:47+00:00

A stinging yet pertinent observation by the new President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador is...

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PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT

Sachira De Silva 2018-09-01T04:30:37+00:00

Croatia may have fallen short in the FIFA World Cup final on 15 July but the team’s feats in the tournament have boosted the small Balkan nation’s morale...

BUSINESS FORUM

LEASING SECTOR

Sachira De Silva2018-09-01T06:00:36+00:00

The performance of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) slowed during 2017 – a year characterised by low credit growth, declining profitability and an...

BANKING SECTOR

Sachira De Silva 1 Comment2018-09-01T05:45:34+00:00

Banks are trying to keep pace and respond to the challenges and opportunities posed by disrupters to traditional banking models...

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

Sachira De Silva 2018-09-01T05:30:10+00:00

A massive amount of data is generated and stored amid increased digitisation. Data is considered one of the industry’s most valuable assets...

SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

Sachira De Silva No Comment2018-09-01T05:00:53+00:00

Sri Lanka has beaten the odds, and the people have been resilient through conflicts and natural disasters. Recently...

BUSINESS AFFAIRS

TRADE UPDATE

Sachira De Silva2018-09-01T07:00:32+00:00

Sri Lanka’s exports for the first five months of 2018 indicate a healthy trend with 6.7 percent growth compared to the corresponding period last year...

HERITAGE TOURISM

Sachira De Silva 1 Comment2018-09-01T06:50:00+00:00

In the light of World Tourism Day falling on 27 September, it’s worth remembering that an integral part of promoting tourism in Sri Lanka...

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OIL ECONOMICS

Sachira De Silva 2018-09-01T06:45:17+00:00

Crude oil remains a critical driver of the global economy, and fluctuations in the price of oil have a major effect on economic growth, development and welfare...

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Sachira De Silva No Comment2018-09-01T06:00:50+00:00

In the context of climate change, there’s hardly a discussion that could or would find energy generated from fossil fuels...

MANAGEMENT PLUS

HUMAN RESOURCES

Sachira De Silva2018-09-01T07:00:18+00:00

The accelerating pace of change across the business landscape is driving corporates to be more strategic and proactive in achieving...

MIND POWER

Sachira De Silva 2018-09-01T06:30:35+00:00

Whether you have conducted or participated in them, everyone can relate to performance reviews...

TAKING CONTROL

Sachira De Silva 2 Comments2018-09-01T06:25:31+00:00

In today’s world, there’s an emphasis on saying ‘yes’ to life’s opportunities – from new work...

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LEADERSHIP MANTRA

Sachira De Silva No Comment2018-09-01T05:00:29+00:00

It isn’t hard to find business leaders with brilliant ideas and bold visions. But only a few possess...

TOP SHELF

YOUTH FORUM

Sachira De Silva4 Comments2018-09-01T07:00:59+00:00

Although Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with an abundance of natural resources and gifted human beings, it has failed...

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