BURNING ISSUES
As the drastic changes to the tax regime preoccupy the urban mind, rural folk ponder the ground realities of food and fuel scarcities, which remain very real problems
THE ECONOMY
NielsenIQ’s Director – Consumer Insights Therica Miyanadeniya remarks: “The country continues to struggle to reach equilibrium in its effort to return to its former state of affairs
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SRI LANKA-RUSSIA BUSINESS COUNCIL
Calling on Sri Lankan businesses to leverage the resumption of direct flights to Moscow to diversify the export basket, the Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE
Last month’s uptick in the NielsenIQ’s three-month rolling Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) has persisted – for the third consecutive month! In October
TELECOM INDUSTRY
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation five years ahead of its expected trajectory and drastically altered global trends worldwide. What was
ECONOMIC REFORM
The economic contraction continued from the first quarter of this year into the second (April-June). This was the period
STAFF ENGAGEMENT
It would not be an understatement to say that the devastating impact of COVID-19 and the collective response by
THE WAR IN UKRAINE
Russian President Vladimir Putin is a man that the West loves to hate. But it doesn’t seem as if members of NATO genuinely like
THE BIG PICTURE
DOUBLE TROUBLE Yes, Sri Lanka has faced and continues to face an acute shortage of foreign currency
SRI LANKA TODAY
The government crackdown on protesters is a prominent feature of current governance that has provoked both national and international criticism
ADVERSITY MANAGEMENT
While the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be on its way out thankfully, life in the 21st century continues to be volatile
BANKING SECTOR
The banking sector remained resilient through the pandemic due to its solid capital base and strong support from the
CRUDE OIL MARKET
The price of oil tumbled in September amid fears of a global recession, which presented new challenges for the
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
Bilateral relations between Japan and Sri Lanka, which go back 70 years, were initially focussed on religion and culture.
GRAND LARCENY
In the end, bad deeds catch up with even the seemingly all-powerful. This was evident when Malaysia decided that former prime minister Najib Razak would become
GENDER EQUALITY
In any crisis situation, women are among the most vulnerable. Women’s experiences at home – as well as their health, work and economic wellbeing – are all
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Far too many executives today find it difficult to manage the work-life balance. It seems that building a successful corporate career and raising a family well
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Sri Lanka negotiated its 17th IMF agreement, a 48 month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility
YOUTH FORUM
Sri Lanka has reached a somewhat satisfactory stage in aspects of healthcare due to an efficient vaccination system that’s been operating in the island
