ONE BELT ONE ROAD
China’s growing global influence was demonstrated in May when leaders from across the world assembled at the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) Summit held
OIL GEOPOLITICS
Oil prices have fallen sharply following the 25 May Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting in
FIGHTING GRAFT
Mahatma Gandhi once said that “there’s enough on this planet for everyone’s needs but not for everyone’s greed.” The chronic
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
India is witnessing developments that could affect the political future of the Vajpayee government, resulting in repercussions for the country
BURNING ISSUES
Taxes continue to be concern No. 1 for business in Sri Lanka today with more than three-quarters (versus 88% in May) of those consulted in the latest LMD-Nielsen Business
UNFRIENDLY SKIES
I bet that at some point you’ve flown ‘cattle class’ – that distinguished seating area into which most of us are herded. Some of us have a few scars to prove it
LISTENING SKILLS
When it comes to improving our communication skills, many of us have a tendency to focus mostly on speaking well and getting
OIL MARKET
This part of the story is always left out. When Alice fell down the rabbit hole, she yelled: ‘Catch me, I’m falling.’ The white rabbit replied: ‘It’s okay Alice,
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
South Africa lived and worked through a vicious apartheid system where death squads, detention without trial, forced removals, bans and
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I see growth in Sri Lanka. But there appears to be unnecessary or unwanted decisions being made for the sake of – or under the
PEOPLE SMUGGLING
People smuggling and human trafficking aren’t the same and the difference between them is not always understood. The former is characterised by consent
LIFE
When I was young, there was nothing called ‘event management.’ My interests were in electronics and music, since my father