CALL FOR CONCESSIONARY BORROWING
The unprecedented outbreak of COVID-19 has forced many changes to the way in which businesses and people operate around the world. Given the magnitude of the global pandemic and length of time that
SPAIN HAS LOWEST NUMBER OF COVID-19 DEATH TOLL AFTER 6 WEEKS
Deaths in Spain increased by 0.7% from Saturday to Sunday, with a decrease in intensive care unit admissions and new case increase of just 0.39%, reports CNN
YOUTH FORUM
As a young citizen, I see the environmental, social, economic and political issues as being challenges
LMD ARCHIVES
This is one of Sir Richard’s most famous quotes – and in simple terms, it gives the truest reflection of what motivates the business mind of one of the most unique entrepreneurial figures. The enigmatic
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
On the surface, for the most part, yes. Outside the metropolis of Colombo, life would go on as usual. In the south, surf season had begun in December 2019 and the number of tourists was on the rise
COVID-19 IMPACT
We live in unprecedented times and continue to experience the impact of COVID-19 with lockdowns remaining in place. The coronavirus can be categorised as a ‘black swan,’ which refers to an event that has a low probability but
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Despite the economic costs, the government made a timely decision to tackle the COVID-19 threat. It sought to restrict the mobility of people and their interactions
CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE
Even a sci-fi movie couldn’t have prepared us for the global havoc being caused by the microscopic novel coronavirus. Though China informed the WHO on 31 December that
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The ‘three Qs’ – comprising Intelligence Quotient (IQ), Emotional Quotient (EQ) and AQ (Adversity or Adaptability Quotient) – are all thought to be crucial for success
ESCO
Q: Could you provide a brief overview of ESCO’s operations? A: ESCO is a regional…
OIL INDUSTRY
The COVID-19 global pandemic has spread rapidly; and its impact has become more apparent as economies the world over take a beating
HAVE YOUR SAY
THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS
How should the authorities balance the need to protect lives with the growing call to prop up the economy so that jobs and livelihoods aren’t lost in the process?
How should the authorities balance the need to protect lives with the growing call to prop up the economy so that jobs and livelihoods aren’t lost in the process?
LMD ARCHIVES
THE BIG PICTURE STOP CORRUPTION IT’S LITERALLY IN YOUR HANDS! The business community must walk…
COVER STORY
Considered a mainstay of Sri Lanka’s export economy, the apparel industry has often set benchmarks for the broader manufacturing sector, boldly venturing into new
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
COVID-19 has proven to be an unprecedented challenge for the corporate sector as all but essential services operations have come to a halt amid an extended period of lockdown in several parts of the country
BURNING ISSUES
As countries the world over continue to grapple with COVID-19, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic is deemed to be the most pressing issue for business in Sri Lanka as well, according to nearly
