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Bob Kundanmal is among Sri Lanka’s most quietly influential business leaders – an entrepreneur whose career reflects foresight, adaptability and an instinctive understanding of how global markets evolve over time.

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The business barometer rebounds following a short-lived weather related setback

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Fazmina Imamudeen describes how a social media ban can impact young persons...

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Wijith DeChickera weighs the burden of debt, disaster and the dance towards sustainable...

THE BIG PICTURE

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If your New Year wish was that we would see the dawn of a new world order with...

DITWAH AFTERMATH

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Prashanthi Cooray takes note of how Cyclone Ditwah became an unprecedented stress test...

CURRENT AFFAIRS

EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS

Cyclone Ditwah made landfall in Sri Lanka on 28 November and continued to...

JAPAN ELECTION

Saro Thiruppathy reports on the landslide election victory that Japanese...

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Social solidarity is a resource that can’t be ignored –Dr. Jehan Perera...

TECH WARS

Sunera Bandara examines the race for AI global domination between the US and...

BUSINESS FORUM

REAL ESTATE SECTOR

Nayana Mawilmada offers insights into the momentum of the real estate sector...

REFORM AGENDA

Prof. Sirimal Abeyratne prioritises higher FDIs for economic sustainability...

ENERGY SECTOR

Navigating a complex yet trending transition towards cleaner renewal energy...

HR PROFESSION

Oshana Dias explains how resilient brands are built through human connections...

BUSINESS AFFAIRS

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Shiran Fernando reflects on the economic impact of Cyclone Ditwah...

TRANSPORT SECTOR

Janaka Perera rues our public transport and calls for an urgent makeover...

HEALTHCARE SECTOR

Akila Wijerathna is enthused by the therapeutic revolution in biotechnology...

ECONOMIC REVIEW

Shiran Fernando analyses the World Bank’s South Asia Development...

MANAGEMENT DIGEST

THE WORKFORCE

Sanjeewaka Kulathunga explores the implications of AI on the workforce...

TECH TRENDS

Manilka Ediriweera explains why the use of technology calls for restraint...

BUSINESS STRATEGY

Inclusive conversations solve critical issues by Jayashantha Jayawardhana...

MARKETING MANTRA

Dr. Muneer Muhamed explains why building trust beats boosting visibility...

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YOUTH FORUM

Emma Peiris reflects on society’s fault lines and the need for empathy...

LIFESTYLE

Being a career mom of three is tough but I prioritise well...

CENTRAL ASIAN HUB

Sandip Hor writes from Uzbekistan – the ultramodern capital at the crossroads...

ACCESS NATURAL WATER

Looking ahead, Aquafresh plans to expand our glass bottle range, making...

MEDIA RELEASES

UNIQUE INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS AWARDED FOR NATIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE

Management team of Unique Industrial Solutions receiving the award Unique...

AITKEN SPENCE HOTEL HOLDINGS PLC WINS GOLD FOR THE 6TH CONSECUTIVE TIME AT TAGS AWARDS 2025

Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings PLC was recognised as the Gold Award Winner –...

SLT GROUP REPORTS STRONG FY 2025 PERFORMANCE DRIVEN BY COST SAVINGS AND EFFICIENCY

Group PAT surges 221% YoY to Rs. 10 billion in FY 2025 Group operating profit...

DAVID PIERIS AUTOMOBILES AND COMMERCIAL BANK PARTNER TO DELIVER EXCLUSIVE LEASING SOLUTIONS FOR GWM AND BAIC

Mr. Yasantha Abeykoone, General Manager – Sales & Marketing, David Pieris...

DFCC BANK RECEIVES YOUTUBE SILVER PLAY BUTTON AWARD; LEADS DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT THROUGH EXPANDING FINANCIAL EDUCATION

DFCC Bank continues to advance its digital leadership journey with the steady...

WINNERS OF THE ‘BAJAJ GENUINE SUPIRI WARE’ AWARDED EXCITING PRIZES

David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited, Sri Lanka’s largest automotive...

THE BAYLEAF ART GLLERY FEATURES – REMEMBERING GUNASIRI KOLAMBAGE:” A TIMELESS LEGACY IN LINE, COLOUR, LIGHT AND FORM”

The Bayleaf restaurant now in its 21st year continues to add special...

SIYAPATHA FINANCE CONTINUES MISSION TO CONSERVE SRI PADA RESERVE

In an effort towards the sustainable conservation and preservation of Sri...

HOME LANDS ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ENTRY INTO PORT CITY COLOMBO WITH ICONIC HIGH RISE DEVELOPMENT

Enhances Scope for Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s...

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY LAUNCHES ASIA’S FIRST MASTER’S IN DIGITAL HEALTH AT IIHS, SRI LANKA

Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, Chief Executive Officer of IIHS The International...

SRI LANKA’S AGRI SECTOR EYES BILLIONS IN UNTAPPED HALAL MARKETS

A bold and significant shift took place in Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector...

PRIME LANDS RESIDENCIES PLC SECURES THE HISTORIC OTTERS CLUB CAR PARK PROPERTY TO DEVELOP “THE ELIZABETH” — A DEFINING NEW ADDRESS IN COLOMBO 7

Colombo, Sri Lanka – Prime Lands Residencies PLC has secured the historic...

PARTNER NEWS

HNB RECOGNIZED AMONG THE TOP 10 BEST EMPLOYERS OF 2025 AT THE EFC NATIONAL BEST EMPLOYER AWARDS

As theChief Guest, India’s High Commissioner, H.E. Santosh Jha, presents the...

HNB SUPPORTS SRI LANKA’S RECOVERY WITH RECORD ADVANCES GROWTH AND STRENGTHENED BALANCE SHEET IN 2025

Group’s total tax contribution amounted to Rs 48.4 Bn in 2025 Group’s Gross...

HNB SECURES GLOBAL ISO 22301 CERTIFICATION DEMONSTRATING OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE AND RELIABILITY

From left: From HNB, Senior Manager – BCP, Rashika Priyankara; Assistant Vice...

JKCG AUTO OPENS ALTAIR SHOWROOM, SRI LANKA’S FIRST DEDICATED BYD AND DENZA DESTINATION

from left to right: John Keells CG Auto Chairman, Yohann De Soysa, along with...

SLT-MOBITEL

‘SmartChat Mega 2026’ Emerges as Catalyst for SME Digital Transformation in...

BYD KANDY 3S FACILITY OPENING

BYD and its authorised Sri Lankan agent, John Keells CG Auto, together with...

HUTCH

From Stadiums to Streets: HUTCH Engages Cricket Fans Island-Wide to sign on...

SINGER (SRI LANKA) PLC WINS GOLD AT TAGS AWARDS 2025

Singer Sri Lanka PLC was awarded the Gold Award in the Trading Companies...

PINE LABS

Pine Labs expands its footprint in Sri Lanka by deploying an API-first Card...

DIMO HEALTHCARE

DIMO Healthcare Brings Advanced ZEISS Ophthalmology Technologies to Ninewells...

COMBANK ADVANCES FORWARDTOGETHER AGENDA WITH EVENT ON SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

Anchored in its long-term commitment to create a sustainable future for Sri...

BANK OF CEYLON CONTRIBUTES RS. 500 MILLION TO GOVERNMENT’S “REBUILDING SRI LANKA” FUND

Acting General Manager/CEO of Bank of Ceylon, Mr. Y. A. Jayathilaka, hands...

OPINION POLLS

BUSINESS SENTIMENT

The business barometer dips again following a brief surge as corporate...

THE COST OF LIVING

The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) rebounded in January, rising by...

BURNING ISSUES

Twin anxieties continue to cast a shadow over business and national sentiment...

THE ECONOMY

Economic confidence shows signs of improvement as Ditwah’s impact eases...

FINANCIAL PROFILES

MICROCOSM

The World Bank’s Global Rapid Post-Disaster Damage Estimation (GRADE) report...

KEY ECONOMIC DATA

GLOBAL EQUITIES

PROJECTED GDP RANKINGS

ONLINE EXCLUSIVES

‘ALL THE CARDS ARE ON THE TABLE’: IRAN FACES POWER VACUUM AFTER KHAMENEI’S DEATH, ANALYSTS SAY

Despite mounting speculation about regime change, analysts warn that without...

Economic impact of US-Israel-Iran war depends on duration of the conflict, says economist

Iranian attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz could cause oil prices to jump...

What we know so far: Supreme Leader Khamenei killed, Trump says, as Iran launches retaliatory strikes

Satellite image showing damage to the compound of Iranian Supreme Leader...

SUPREME COURT RULES THAT TRUMP’S SWEEPING EMERGENCY TARIFFS ARE ILLEGAL

Feb 20, 2026 The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump...

INDIA CONFIRMS TWO NIPAH VIRUS CASES, BUT SITUATION CONTAINED

Almost 200 contacts linked to the Nipah virus cases were traced and found...

Port City Colombo – Transforming South Asia’s Economic Landscape

Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) positioned as an extension of...

WORLD OIL MARKET FACES SIGNIFICANT SURPLUS IN FIRST QUARTER, IEA SAYS

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk, in the Republic of Tatarstan...

GOLD SURGES AS US CAPTURE OF VENEZUELA PRESIDENT SPURS SAFE-HAVEN DEMAND

Gold prices climbed Monday along with other precious metals, after the United...

ONLINE FEATURES

MIDDLE EAST TRAVEL ADVISORIES AND WARNINGS: WHAT TO KNOW

Travel warnings have multiplied across the Middle East as the United...

Airspace closed, airlines halt flights as US, Israel attack, Iran responds

At least eight countries, including Iran, Israel, Jordan and Qatar, shutter...

A DRIVE TO UPLIFT GENERATIONS

On the 4th of April 2025, I had the privilege to return to a place that had...

INSPIRING HOPE

During my school holidays, I decided to volunteer with a Sri Lankan...

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT

Care work and housework sustains families and communities. It enables people...

SOVEREIGN DEBT RESTRUCTURING

The Government of Sri Lanka has outlined its expectations to conclude its...

MINDFUL SOLUTIONS WITH MO GAWDAT

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts hosted Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business...

COMMUNITY-LED RECYCLABLE WASTE COLLECTION

Solid waste management is identified as a critical social, environmental, and...

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Malinda Perera
Handling of last year's first wave was good, even though the...
M Mettananda
Self-regulation or self-discipline is becoming the new entra...
M Mettananda
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Lubna
Excellent insights and a wonderful idea. Why aren't any of o...
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