THE BIG PICTURE
A highly respected businessman who has made a habit of calling a spade a spade over the decades wrote in a Guest Column in
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
THE INDEX CONTINUES TO TUMBLE
MACRO OUTLOOK
The Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka marked a sad and shocking event in the history of our country, which was only weeks away from celebrating
WORKPLACE PRODUCTIVITY
How many hours a day do you spend at work – seven, nine or more? With the
BURNING ISSUES
TAXES REMAIN ON THE RADAR
EASTER SUNDAY AFTERMATH
Sri Lanka hardly rings a bell unless you’re travelling in the region. People will nod their heads
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Historically, it was developed for organisations to do social good and improve societal conditions, while fulfilling the primary
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
For those who gaze in awe at Colombo’s rapidly changing skyline, stroll past the glittering shopping malls and step into plush
ANTICORRUPTION VICTOR
People tolerate corrupt politicians until they resort to unacceptably outrageous actions like killing journalists who uncover corruption
LEGAL PROFESSION
The most evident change is the increased number of legal professionals. This is mainly due to greater access to legal education
THE ECONOMY
GROWTH IS ON THE BACK BURNER
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Integration and engagement with all stakeholders through the use of multiple platforms – i.e. social media, forums, partnerships
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The confrontation between China and the US regarding Taiwan is bringing relations between the two countries to the brink of a precipice
COUNTERTERRORISM STRATEGY
The sudden deterioration of Sri Lanka’s security situation has come as a shock to citizens as well as the international community
THE ENVIRONMENT
Over half the planet’s species are found in tropical forests including those of Sri Lanka. The humid tropical forest environment is
PRINCE OF GALLE
Recent events have certainly slowed the hospitality sector, actually bringing it to a standstill
TOURISM REVIVAL
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is reeling from the effects of the Easter Sunday attacks, which targeted several places of worship as well as prominent hotels