THE SRI LANKA STORY

LIFE
Radika Obeyesekere In conversation with Ruwandi Perera
MEDIA TRENDS
For US diplomats these days, public interaction overseas is all about defending the indefensible. President Donald Trump keeps making one boo-boo
FINANCIAL SERVICES
A massive amount of data is generated and stored amid increased digitisation. Data is considered one of the industry’s most valuable assets
EASTERN GATEWAY
In early July, it was reported that Sri Lanka would look to construct a third international airport – i.e. in addition to the existing Bandaranaike International
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sri Lanka has beaten the odds, and the people have been resilient through conflicts and natural disasters. Recently
ANTICORRUPTION LEADERSHIP

BIZ BRIEF
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka is an IT company, which focusses on providing innovative technology based solutions for the transport sector
BIZ BRIEF
It could be argued that running a strong corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme is no longer optional. With stakeholders demanding that corporates
LEADERSHIP MANTRA
It isn’t hard to find business leaders with brilliant ideas and bold visions. But only a few possess
THE DEATH PENALTY

PEOPLE’S PRESIDENT
Croatia may have fallen short in the FIFA World Cup final on 15 July but the team’s feats in the tournament have boosted the small Balkan nation’s morale
BURNING ISSUES
Sri Lanka raised import duties on small hybrid vehicles by over 50 percent a month or so ago in a bid to increase government revenue
THE ECONOMY
At its 2 August meeting, the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) decided to maintain existing policy