THE BIG PICTURE
Recently renamed COVID-19 by the WHO, the coronavirus is causing havoc in most parts of the world. Parts of China and some regions
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Just when Sri Lankan businesses thought a semblance of normalcy was emerging following the negative impacts of the Easter Sunday
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Yes, in some ways. But this is a moment for caution and reflection. We must remember that these acts of terrorism were perpetuated
CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP
“You cannot hope to build a better world without improving individuals. To that end, each of us must work on our own improvement,”
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
As the end of the first quarter of 2020 approaches, the full year economic data for 2019 is also coming into view. And despite the
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Despite Sri Lanka’s rich legacy of agriculture, advanced irrigation techniques and an abundance of fertile land, its contribution to the
CEYLON ELECTRICITY BOARD
Established in November 1969, CEB has marked many milestones in its 50-year journey of supplying electricity to the nation
COVER STORY
In mid-December last year, SriLankan Airlines announced that prominent businessman Ashok Pathirage would take the reins as its chairman
DIVERSIFIED SECTOR
Conglomerates in Sri Lanka tend to dominate the rankings of best performing entities year after year. With several of them having
TAIWAN INDEPENDENCE
On 11 January, the 15th presidential election was held in the Republic of China – also known to many as Taiwan – and the incumbent
FINANCIAL INCLUSION
Across the developing world, underprivileged communities are often excluded from formal sector opportunities. They live and work
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which is owned and run by the Consumer Technology Association, is one of the biggest events
INSURANCE SECTOR
Overall, penetration is a little over one percent, which is low in relation to the region. However, penetration of vehicle insurance is almost
THE COST OF LIVING
The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) witnessed an uptick of three percent to reach 68.3 in January – although this represents a notable
UPWARD MANAGEMENT
According to management hierarchy, your boss usually manages you; it’s not the other way around. But in a Harvard Business Review
JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE
The taped conversations of Ranjan Ramanayake with an assortment of persons have provided the general public with an unexpected
