WORLD INTERNET CONFERENCE
Internet is most probably one of the greatest achievement of human civilization and has become the driving force for economic and social development creating enormous benefits to mankind
PROFILES
DIALOG AIRTEL HUTCH SAMPATH BANK MALIBAN UNILEVER ARPICO SUPERCENTRE ATLAS VEET
BUILDING CAPACITY
A successful training programme can prove to be transformational for participants, whether it’s
THE TAX REGIME
In less than half a century, Value Added Tax (VAT) has become one of the most dominant instruments
STATE OF THE NATION
There isn’t a business-minded person who isn’t ruing the way politics is playing out
OLYMPIC DEBACLES
There was no dancing on Copacabana Beach; instead, Brazilians were left to
PIONEERING SPIRIT
The Doing Business rankings brought good news this year, with Sri Lanka rising to
YOUTH FORUM
I hope that young leaders will acquire a strong sense of justice and uncompromising
TAX REGIMES
Documents leaked by Edward Snowden have shown that the budgets of these spy agencies
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
While Colombo becomes a bustling metropolis, I hope it will also retain its old-world charm
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
It is easy to be smug, when you’ve reached the top, following years of hard
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Research suggests that the number of start-ups and new businesses does not indicate
THE LANGUAGE DEBATE
Language has been a divisive and evil force for Sri Lankans. For me, English has
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
The racial tensions that existed until very recently seem to have eased, and there appears
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Business sentiment forges ahead in a largely speculative economic milieu
LIFE
Personally, I want to figure out how to drive in Colombo and speak Sinhala
CONNECTED WORLD
This path to purchase helped organise the marketing division, with the brand, shopper
BEVERAGE MARKET
The alcoholic beverage sector is impacted by several issues, including the prevalence