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COVER STORY

SRI LANKAN OF THE YEAR

HAVE YOUR SAY

DECORUM IN PARLIAMENT

BUSINESS SENTIMENT

INDEX SHORES UP DESPITE TURMOIL

SHUTTER BUZZ

An exclusive interview with LMD's Sri Lankan Of The Year 2018 Dr. Asha de Vos

BENCHMARK TV

IN THE SPOTLIGHT EXPORT SECTOR/STATE OF THE NATION Ramya Weerakoon in the hot seat BIZ CONFIDENCE BCI Shores Up Sharang Pant THE ECONOMY Sri Lanka’s Macro Outlook Shiran Fernando

EDITORIALS

THE BIG PICTURE

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Despite the widespread belief that the appointment of a new prime minister, then a cabinet and eventually...

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STATE OF THE NATION

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South Asia’s oldest democracy is alive and well… but barely so. Ironically, it is little thanks to the institutions in the...

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THE CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

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The outcome of the cataclysmic changes that took root on Friday 26 October is uncertain at the time of writing. It can make ...

A TIME FOR CHARITY

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Whether you’re humming ‘I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas’ by Gayla Peevey or singing Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You...

CURRENT AFFAIRS

GLOBAL WARMING

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Many of us know the concept of global warming albeit vaguely. Some heard more about it after President Donald...

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CLIMATE CALAMITIES

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As the sun rises early in the morning, dawn on the east coast of Sri Lanka is a spectacular sight to behold. Those golden rays on the horizon create a multitude ...

COMBATING CORRUPTION

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We live in a corrupt world that appears disinclined to end corruption. The Corruption Perceptions Index 2017...

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MADAGASCAR TODAY

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On 7 November, Madagascar’s eligible voters went to the polls to elect their new president. Since no candidate received over 50 percent of the vote in the first round...

BUSINESS FORUM

RETAIL SECTOR

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Sri Lanka’s retail space is expanding rapidly with two new malls having opened recently and more poised for launch in the next year or two...

TECH INDUSTRY

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The IT industry has the potential to double in size to US$ 4 billion with a key dependency on all government...

IT INDUSTRY

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Globally, we are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution – it’s all about digital disruption; if you don’t have a digital presence, you’re...

HUMAN RESOURCES

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Its HR strategy should be aligned with the organisation’s business goals. However, business leaders must fully...

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BUSINESS AFFAIRS

COMPETITIVENESS STAKES

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Acompetitive business and operating environment is crucial to attracting a consistently high level of foreign direct investment (FDI)...

ONLINE PROPERTY GUIDE

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With the advent of digitalisation – businesses, sectors and industries ranging from finance to tourism have experienced nothing short of a revolution...

DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

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The theme of the Global Infrastructure Forum 2018 – ‘Unlocking inclusive, resilient and sustainable technology...

WASTE MANAGEMENT

webadmin-lmd 1 Comment2018-12-01T03:00:05+00:00

There are at least two critical challenges to tackle when focussing on solid waste disposal – viz. behaviour and incentives...

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MANAGEMENT PLUS

WORKPLACE TOXICITY

Sachira De Silva9 Comments2018-12-01T06:00:54+00:00

Two years ago, the death of a Uber software engineer drawing a salary of over US$ 170,000 made headlines in...

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GREAT WORKPLACES

Sachira De Silva No Comment2018-12-01T05:55:57+00:00

At Great Place to Work® Institute, we have studied thousands of mostly good workplaces...

TALENT ECONOMY

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-01T05:50:59+00:00

In 1980, Roberto Goizueta – a Cuban émigré who had relocated to the US as a teenager – was appointed CEO of...

PRIVATE EDUCATION

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-01T05:45:02+00:00

If you’re thinking of deriving profits from education, you will also need to think long and hard about it as a business. It will take a long time...

TOP SHELF

YOUTH FORUM

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The ‘good’ is Sri Lanka’s natural beauty – from our mountains to rivers, waterfalls and beaches. Sri Lanka has it all and this is our ...

BOOKRACK

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Two individuals dominated the 20th century with their example of nonviolence when battling states that were armed to the teeth....

THE ROVING DIPLOMAT

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-01T03:00:43+00:00

In East Asia, a new dawn is breaking with successful peace talks between the two Koreas, and a keynote meeting between European...

DIPLOMATIC MISSION

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-01T02:00:38+00:00

The picturesque islands of the Republic of Seychelles are home to the smallest population of any sovereign African nation but have the highest...

MEDIA RELEASES

UNICEF

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and leading online retail destination wOw.lk have partnered to launch Sri Lanka’s first line of ‘Inspired Gifts’...

SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES SRI LANKA

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Fairness is not synonymous with fate, and as such, certain lives are destined to undergo a more difficult path; a path of hardship, suffering...

DIMO

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-11T05:55:39+00:00

Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) has been bringing international brands and technology to give convenience and advancement...

FAIRWAY

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-11T05:50:42+00:00

The fourth Fairway National Literary Awards were announced on 3rd December at the Galle Face Hotel, which brought to the limelight...

HAMEEDIA

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-11T05:45:47+00:00

Leading menswear specialist, Hameedia, is ringing in the spirit of the Christmas and New Year season by unveiling its delightful new...

LAUGFS

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-10T18:44:30+00:00

The LAUGFS Sports Club of the diversified conglomerate, LAUGFS Holdings, announced yet another series of wins by its team members...

SOFTLOGIC LIFE

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-10T13:42:35+00:00

Ending the year on a winning spirit, Sri Lanka’s number one health insurer, Softlogic Life, has become the country’s most awarded life insurance...

BRITISH COUNCIL

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-10T05:50:31+00:00

The British Council in Sri Lanka has announced that IELTS candidates in the country, registered through the British Council, can take the globally recognised English...

PARTNER NEWS

JAT

Sachira De Silva2018-12-11T06:00:51+00:00

Sri Lankans are brand loyal, and more so to homegrown brands that have become household names and have been true to their ethos...

BOC

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-10T06:00:37+00:00

Based on the strength of the Bank’s balance sheet, the Asian Banker Magazine has named the Bank of Ceylon as the country’s strongest and...

JAT

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-10T05:55:28+00:00

One of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing diversified conglomerates JAT Holdings was recently the proud sponsor of the prestigious Sri Lanka Institute of...

LION ROYAL TOURISME

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-07T15:57:51+00:00

From the recently held Sri Lankan Tourism Awards 2018 at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo Lion Royal Tourisme Awarded as the Major inbound...

TURKISH AIRLINES

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-04T06:00:27+00:00

Turkish Airlines flying to more countries and destinations over the world, keeps its expansion by launching flights to Banjul which is the...

BOC

Sachira De Silva 2018-12-03T06:00:39+00:00

The Bank of Ceylon installed its 1000th ATM/CDM point in Kuliyapitiya 2nd branch on the 26th November 2018 in line with the opening...

MOBITEL

Sachira De Silva 2018-11-30T06:00:13+00:00

Led by its promise of ‘We Care. Always.’ - Mobitel is committed to driving its customer service to unprecedented levels, resulting in being...

MOBITEL

Sachira De Silva 2018-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider, Mobitel, unveiled Apple’s Next Generation of iPhones on the 16th November 2018 at X Station at midnight...

OPINION POLLS

BUSINESS SENTIMENT

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INDEX SHORES UP DESPITE TURMOIL ...

BURNING ISSUES

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Political interference, taxes and the value of the rupee are the three most pressing issues for business in Sri Lanka today, according to the latest LMD-Nielsen Business ...

THE ECONOMY

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The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka at its meeting held on 13 November decided to reduce the Statutory Reserve Ratio applicable on rupee deposit...

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

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