RATING TRAJECTORY
On 18 December 2019, Fitch Ratings downgraded its outlook for Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘Negative’
COP25 FAILURE
Once again, the Conference of the Parties (COP25) at the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Madrid failed to 
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
The trade deficit contracted marginally in November with both imports and exports declining, according to data released by the Central Bank
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STATE SECTOR APPOINTMENTS
How do you view the new appointments to head the state sector?
How do you view the new appointments to head the state sector?
CAREER PATH
OPT FOR A PASSION BASED CAREER Not everyone is suited for any job. Some people are creative while others are more analytical – and
THE BIG PICTURE
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s first two and a half months in high office have been marked by simplicity, a hands-on modus operandi
COVER STORY
In today’s global parlance, financial centres or hubs refer to cities that boast strategic locations as well as high calibre financial institutions
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
The private sector continued to play an important role in providing healthcare services last year. By the end of 2018, there were 200 registered
LIVING – FEBRUARY 2020
LIVING – FEBRUARY 2020
YOUTH FORUM
If the government and private sector display more interest in the talent that students possess, it can be retained.Young talent exist
RETAIL MARKETING
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) marketers spend large sums to influence consumers’ POS purchasing decisions at retail outlets and 
