FISCAL POLICY
There are many moving pieces currently in the economy as the private sector gears up for Budget 2018. For starters, key reforms are due to be implemented
WEATHER WARS
The term ‘climate change’ isn’t alien to any of us. It has been in our peripheral use for over a decade if not more. We know many such terms 
YOUTH FORUM
As a developing nation, Sri Lanka is stuck in the same rut as most Third World countries. Due to a lack of equality in education, we
BRAND BUILDING
Management guru Peter Drucker once described the marketing function as follows: “The business enterprise has two… basic functions: marketing and
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
The new Inland Revenue Bill was passed in parliament in early September with a view to streamline the system of taxation, broaden the tax base
TECH AND SNACKS
The snack food sector is well-versed in psychology. To be successful, a brand must know that we nibble not only to satisfy our basic hunger but emotional
THE BIG PICTURE
Rarely if ever have we run an opinion piece that alludes to the likes of the Janathā Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) being anything
MARKET BUBBLES
Three interesting facts stand out when reviewing this year’s economic data: firstly, real estate prices in San Francisco are at
BOOKRACK
As I watched the cricket unfolding at Pallekele during the recent Sri Lanka-India series – with India repeating the ordeal Sri Lanka suffered in the UK at the
THE READING HABIT
When Warren Buffett was asked about the secret behind his enduring success, he gestured to a nearby stack of books and said: “Read 500 pages like
STATE OF THE NATION
There are many ways to oppress an electorate. Our governors can sit on the heads of people they represent, and thus repress
THE CURRENCY DEBATE
It is normal to take the idea of money for granted or assume that today’s prevalent forms of currency are the most logical and
BURNING ISSUES
Taxes prove to be the most pressing issue for business in Sri Lanka yet again, going by more than half (versus 71% in July) of all respondents to the
OPERATION CAR WASH
Hypocrisy is the audacity to preach integrity from a den of corruption, observed American football, basketball and baseball
TOURISM INDUSTRY
The massive increase in tourist arrivals – quadrupling since the end of the conflict – and revenue generated as a result, increased
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
In addition to addressing the future of South Asia and global relations in Europe, President Bill Clinton’s visit to India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
MILLENNIAL MANAGEMENT
Much is being said about the attitude, commitment and sense of responsibility of millennials in the workforce. In many
