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INDEX FALLS TO A POSTWAR LOW

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EDITORIALS

STATE OF POLITICS

Sachira De Silva2018-10-01T06:00:01+00:00

The stability of a society and trust that can be placed in its institutions depends on the rule of law being upheld – as against the rule of men, which will...

POLITICAL ASYLUM

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:45:03+00:00

Of 22.4 million Sri Lankans, 20 plus million live in a political asylum. The other million or so are politicians, their families and hangers-on who ensure...

THE SRI LANKA STORY

Sachira De Silva 2 Comments2018-10-01T05:30:49+00:00

Golfing legend Arnold Palmer once said that “the road to success is always under construction.” A glance at social...

2 Comments

CYBERSECURITY

Sachira De Silva 1 Comment2018-10-01T05:15:52+00:00

Halloween is around the corner, folks! It is the time of year when everyone dresses up in frightening costumes so that...

1 Comment

CURRENT AFFAIRS

CHINA IN AFRICA

Sachira De SilvaNo Comment2018-10-01T06:00:54+00:00

A ‘string of pearls’ was how the US referred to China’s geopolitical ambitions in the Indian Ocean back in 2005 – an exotic reference...

A CRY FROM ARGENTINA

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:45:06+00:00

Located on the southernmost tip of Latin America, Argentina prides itself on being the ‘whitest’ country in the region with about 97 percent of its population being...

YEAR OF MANDELA

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:30:07+00:00

Among the millions who scurry about feverishly enriching their material lives, there are those rare and unselfish people who speak out for the greater good...

CYBER SURVEILLANCE

Sachira De Silva 1 Comment2018-10-01T05:15:56+00:00

At the entrance to Facebook’s Asia office in Singapore, there’s a massive interactive world map with a swipe screen that...

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BUSINESS FORUM

IT INDUSTRY

Sachira De Silva2018-10-01T06:00:11+00:00

While we marvel at the forward march of technology, many futuristic predictions made decades ago haven’t quite come true. All the talk of disruptive...

IT INDUSTRY

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:45:12+00:00

It is reasonably good. What’s encouraging and exciting about the future is the real potential to develop as a strong player in this field. To put this...

NATION BUILDING

Sachira De Silva No Comment2018-10-01T05:15:00+00:00

In an exclusive interview with LMD upon completing a nine day mission in Sri Lanka recently, UN Independent Expert...

SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

Sachira De Silva No Comment2018-10-01T00:00:58+00:00

Sri Lanka is my home. It’s where I was born, went to the ‘school by the sea,’ skinned my knees and learned to drive. It is also...

BUSINESS AFFAIRS

SME SECTOR

Sachira De Silva1 Comment2018-10-01T06:00:38+00:00

Insights into conquering challenges as well as building successful small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs) were aplenty...

1 Comment

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Sachira De Silva 1 Comment2018-10-01T05:45:48+00:00

The world faces a serious issue in the wake of a fading global economy. Over the last 50 years, the pace of...

1 Comment

CURRENCY CRISIS

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

Turkey is grappling with a currency crisis and heightened tensions with the US, its NATO ally. The Turkish Lira has fallen by some 40 ...

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:15:12+00:00

Sustainable tourism is not about numbers but the tourist experience. Such an understanding is critical to finding a sustainable path in this...

MANAGEMENT PLUS

MIND GAMES

Sachira De Silva2018-10-01T06:00:15+00:00

We have all surely had toxic people contaminate us with their poison at times – meaning that we must know at least one person who questions our ...

NEGOTIATING SKILLS

Sachira De Silva No Comment2018-10-01T05:45:52+00:00

Negotiation is an integral part of life; it isn’t limited to financial matters. We negotiate on many issues with our families...

LEADERSHIP LESSONS

Sachira De Silva No Comment2018-10-01T05:30:53+00:00

Steve Jobs cofounded Apple in his parents’ garage in 1976, took it public in 1980, was ousted in 1985, came back to rescue it from...

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:15:17+00:00

Educating the next generation is everyone’s business and we all have a responsibility to pass on what we know. Even the Bible in the prophetic book of Joel...

TOP SHELF

YOUTH FORUM

Sachira De SilvaNo Comment2018-10-01T06:00:02+00:00

Our island is home to diverse cultures, languages, ethnicities, nature, history and cuisine. But politicians both...

BOOKRACK

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:45:20+00:00

As I was crossing the road one day, a car screeched to a halt on a zebra crossing. I was annoyed so I tapped on the window of the vehicle and wagged my finger...

THE ROVING DIPLOMAT

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:30:47+00:00

The Commonwealth’s finance ministers have been concerned about the limited progress in writing off indebtedness and the need for measures...

DIPLOMATIC MISSION

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:15:06+00:00

Thailand and Sri Lanka have enjoyed a positive relationship whether this be in regard to government, commerce, bilateral trade or even cultural...

MEDIA RELEASES

AMCHAM

Sachira De Silva2018-10-19T10:33:41+00:00

The 26th Annual General Meeting of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham) was held in September at the Hilton...

REEBOK

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-19T05:45:39+00:00

The 18th LSR Marathon took place on the 7th of October 2018, with Reebok as the event’s official running partner. The marathon...

LAUGFS LAUNCHES KOKATH LIFESTYLE STORES

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-18T12:41:46+00:00

Redefining lifestyle retailing in Sri Lanka, LAUGFS Solutions recently introduced a premier lifestyle store chain under the...

KASPERSKY

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-18T05:45:32+00:00

Over the past few years, leading global cyber security brand Kaspersky Lab has been making deeper inroads into the Indian subcontinent...

EMSISOFT

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-17T05:45:28+00:00

Evolve Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. has been appointed as sole agent to distribute Emsisoft Internet and Mobile security products in Sri Lanka...

WORLD BANK

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-16T16:31:25+00:00

This report is a joint product of the Office of the Chief Economist for the South Asia Region (SARCE) and the Macroeconomics...

SERENIA RESIDENCES BREAKS GROUND IN TALPE-GALLE

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-16T08:22:52+00:00

Serenia Limited and it’s board of directors together with Access Projects and Project Consultants...

EDIRISINGHE BROTHERS

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-16T05:45:24+00:00

Edirisinghe Brothers Limited (EBL) announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s second purpose-built facility - dedicated for the servicing...

PARTNER NEWS

MOBITEL

Sachira De Silva2018-10-19T06:00:34+00:00

Mobitel elevated its eagerly-anticipated Cash Bonanza Carnival held in Jaffna to a whole new level on 29th September 2018...

JAT

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-18T06:00:30+00:00

ICRA Lanka Limited, a subsidiary of ICRA Limited, group company of Moody’s Investors Service, has reaffirmed the issuer rating...

DFCC

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-17T06:00:26+00:00

DFCC Bank was declared the Winner of ‘The Best Common ATM Acquirer of the year - Category C’ at the LankaPay Technnovation...

BOC

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-16T06:00:21+00:00

Bringing forth the talent of budding artists, the Bank of Ceylon organized the “Little Picasso” art competition for the...

BOC

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-15T12:22:33+00:00

The inauguration ceremony of Asia Pacific Rural and Agricultural Credit Association’s (APRACA) Regional Policy Forum, 70th Executive Committee...

TURRET

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-12T06:00:48+00:00

TURRET, the sole authorized agent of Montblanc, Baume & Mercier and Raymond Weil, highly renowned, internationally acclaimed...

RITZ CARLTON

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-11T06:00:45+00:00

One Transworks Square (Pvt) Ltd. today announced a plan to bring two luxury brands – The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott – to Colombo...

MOUNT LAVINIA HOTEL

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-10T06:00:38+00:00

The European street food festival brings together the best hunger busters from around Europe. Each food brings in both an unique and authentic...

OPINION POLLS

BUSINESS SENTIMENT

Sachira De Silva2018-10-02T12:00:22+00:00

INDEX FALLS TO A POSTWAR LOW...

BURNING ISSUES

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:45:59+00:00

We have made important improvements in tax collection and compliance … At the same time, we are acutely aware of the...

THE ECONOMY

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:30:27+00:00

Production in Sri Lanka’s industry sector increased by 1.1 percent year on year in July, according to the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS)...

CONSUMER CONFIDENCE

Sachira De Silva 2018-10-01T05:15:44+00:00

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