THE GENERAL ELECTION
As was the case in the run-up to the November 2019 presidential election and earlier, there is a discernible rise in nationalist sentiment. The general election
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Hot on the heels of a scathing review of the country’s monetary policy by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on 16 June, in response to the COVID-19
COVID-19 RESPONSE
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the manner in which the corporate world operates
MONEY TALK
The banking sector was poised for an economic revival in 2020, coming out of two years of subdued economic growth coupled with the after-effects of the April 2019
YOUTH FORUM
The diverse and rich culture, great history with commendable technology that surprises scientists even today, a geographical location
INCLUSIVE SUSTAINABILITY
A gender lens offers the benefits of diversity and inclusivity in sustainability initiatives, along with increased
FOOD SECURITY
When islandwide curfews came into effect in Sri Lanka earlier this year amid concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, perhaps the main
LIFESTYLE
Visiting the tulip gardens in Keukenhof (Amsterdam) for the first time in 2015 – my wife had always wanted to go and we made the trip after 22 years of marriage
MIND POWER
In today’s ‘always busy’ world, who has the time to sit and ponder? With various different issues vying
THE ECONOMY
In recognition of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that “may result in severe stress on economic and financial system stability in the period ahead,”
MOTOR INDUSTRY
Finding revenue to pay employees, persuading banks to provide working capital, managing supply chain disruptions as manufacturers are challenged to fulfill
BLACK MONEY
Good leadership results in the success of a nation as much as an organisation. Unfortunately, if the leadership is corrupt, corruption becomes the norm across
ENERGY OUTLOOK
The world is learning to live with less oil; and it may never look back. COVID-19 has added a massive layer
DECISION MAKING
Making decisions whether in a personal or professional capacity can be a tedious task that’s fraught with risks and accountability
COVID-19 CLIFFHANGER
Stephen Hawking’s A Brief History of Time compresses several billion years of the universe’s existence into about 200 pages. What we are collectively
BOOKRACK
The title isn’t impressive since it consists of only a single word – Educated. And even though the cover of the book simply shows an old photo of a child on a swing
BURNING ISSUES
Despite the extended curfew being by and large lifted, it is the impact of the coronavirus that’s cited as the most pressing issue for business in Sri Lanka
