YOUTH FORUM
While there are many concepts that successive governments have seemed intent on introducing, reconciliation happens only
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
The biz climate in Sri Lanka is challenging for any entrepreneur irrespective of gender. In addition, an inefficient and complex
MONETARY POLICY
The turbulent period witnessed in the financial markets in February was driven in part by speculation that higher inflation would prompt the US Federal Reserve to
MALDIVIAN MALADIES
Whenever the Chinese Navy enters the Indian Ocean, it creates ripples both literally and metaphorically. In mid-February
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
In the latter half of the 20th century, computers changed the way industries functioned. The invention of the internet
BOOKRACK
S.Thomas’ College, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of its establishment in Mount Lavinia this year, has chosen to publish the memoirs of its founder Reverend
UNEXPLAINED WEALTH
The plunder of national wealth through corruption pushes poor countries into greater poverty. This is a contemporary global reality
DIGITAL NATIVES
You may have heard ad nauseam how the digital revolution is disrupting your business and how it affects jobs.
TRAVEL SECTOR
Very much so! The hospitality and warmth of our people is appreciated by tourists visiting Sri Lanka. We have our own way of doing things; for instance
THE GREEN ECONOMY
The world is simply not changing fast enough. We are living beyond our planet’s resources so transitioning to a new green
THE SRI LANKA STORY
““Not even a little water that comes from the rain must flow into the ocean without being made useful to man” – King
TRUMPIAN TWEETS
President Donald Trump’s tweets fall like rain. Acid rain, mostly. In just 15 months since taking office, he has deployed his Twitter handle
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
From another region comes the news of the victory of Prime Minister Yoshirō Mori of the Liberal Democratic Party in Japan. The party’s majority was greatly
WORKPLACE RITUALS
Despite our occasional love of spontaneity and chaos, we humans are ultimately creatures of habit. And when it comes to everyday life, be it workplace productivity or
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sadly, very little progress has been achieved to date. Sri Lanka was considered one of the most developed countries in Asia
MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Legislation to protect marine organisms was introduced in Sri Lanka over a century ago. One example is the Chanks
SMART CITIES
If Colombo is to transform into a smart city someday, the outcomes from the Digital Cities Kuwait forum held in February would be a starting point. The forum
LIFE
I begin with an early breakfast and attend to urgent matters that need sorting out. Then the day rolls out and towards evening, I find time for yoga and other exercises
BURNING ISSUES
The latest LMD-Nielsen Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey reveals that taxation is the most pressing concern for business in
COVER STORY
CALM AMIDST THE STORM
