DOUBLE XL
The power of online commerce, also known as ecommerce, has been on the rise since the pandemic struck worldwide. In its wake, the retail landscape of the globe
CORPORATE INSIGHTS | 2019/20
THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL Sri Lanka’s business houses begin to feel the effects of a…
OIL STRENGTHENS FOR SECOND TIME
Brent crude futures added 53 cents, or 0.8%, to $64.60 a barrel, as of 0553 GMT, after climbing more than 2% on Wednesday. U.S. West Texas
MACKSONS TOWER
Macksons Tower is a Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) approved project that’s owned and developed by Macksons Developers,
AMÃNA BANK
Amãna Bank was ranked 11th in the inaugural Most Awarded Entities of Sri Lanka ranking index, thereby confirming the Bank’s status of being one of the highly
HIRDARAMANI GROUP
The Hirdaramani Group has yet again taken bold strides towards energy accountability by being the first in Sri Lanka to receive International Renewable Energy
SWITZERLAND TODAY
Switzerland, which enjoys the world’s second highest per capita GDP of US$ 81,867, has consistently ranked among the 10 wealthiest countries on the
FLASHBACKS
The year was 1995 and enthusiasm was at an all-time high in the real estate market – especially since particular groups controlled
EXPORT SECTOR
Sri Lanka’s external sector proved to be resilient last year in the face of the pandemic, registering an annual decline of only 17 percent. In absolute
DAVOS 2021
The Davos Agenda 2021 hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) was somewhat different this year; it didn’t take place on the snowy
VACCINE TRANSPARENCY
Corruption has crept into every area of life everywhere. It’s presence in the healthcare sector is especially alarming with the world
GLOBAL OUTLOOK
Indeed, 2021 is a ‘reset year’ with continuing uncertainty. Since the World Resources Institute (WRI) says current policies will result
YOUTH FORUM
The nation’s greatest strength lies in the immense hospitality and kindness shown by Sri Lankans in times of need. However, we
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
As far as biz sentiment goes, 2020 had its ups and downs – the LMD-Nielsen Business Confidence Index (BCI) oscillated between a high of 174 basis points
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
The enforced physical distancing and often prolonged lockdowns caused many like me to turn to reading and/or watching
INSURANCE SECTOR
A relatively low level of insurance penetration compared to regional markets, expected rising income levels and an ageing
THE BIG PICTURE
In a recent interview published in the Sunday Times, the Country Representative of the WHO Dr. Razia Pendse explained that while
AUTOMATION SECTOR
Yes, our priorities have changed. As a result of being in the office automation sector – as well as our role as digital print solution
