OIL ECONOMICS
Crude oil remains a critical driver of the global economy, and fluctuations in the price of oil have a major effect on economic growth, development and welfare
BOOKRACK
Ever since the end of World War II, Western nations led by the US and Britain have been at the forefront of championing liberal democracy and free trade
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
Economic and political stability as the key foci of the UN Summit were the pivotal events on the international scene recently
MIND POWER
Whether you have conducted or participated in them, everyone can relate to performance reviews
TAKING CONTROL
In today’s world, there’s an emphasis on saying ‘yes’ to life’s opportunities – from new work
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
In her first posting to this part of the world, Juana Elena Ramos Rodríguez – Ambassador to Sri Lanka & Maldives of the Republic of Cuba – has set a
THE BIG PICTURE
It wasn’t long ago that Sri Lanka’s sports minister reached out to the ‘famous five’ – five former greats of the gentlemen’s game
RENEWABLE ENERGY
In the context of climate change, there’s hardly a discussion that could or would find energy generated from fossil fuels
LEASING SECTOR
The performance of non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) slowed during 2017 – a year characterised by low credit growth, declining profitability and an
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
I have learned over many years of practice as a doctor that patients recover from their illnesses not always because of the medicines they take but
BIZ BRIEFS
DIGITAL MOBILITY SOLUTIONS LANKA WORLD VISION LANKA
BANKING SECTOR
Banks are trying to keep pace and respond to the challenges and opportunities posed by disrupters to traditional banking models
THE SRI LANKA STORY
‘Lady Justice’ has three distinct representations: a sword to depict power, scales to show the weighing of evidence and a blindfold
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
