MICROCOSM
UNESCO’s South Asia Regional Report 2022 reflects a rise in demand for learning English and private education in Sri Lanka. The desire to learn English – together with South Asia’s competitive education system
ECONOMIC REFORMS
The buzzwords being heard in and around Colombo right now are ‘reforms’ and ‘resetting the economy.’ These words
CLIMATE CHANGE
Another year, another international climate forum and high expectations that progress will be made on the critical issues of
FOOD SECURITY
Conflicts, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic and social impacts have caused acute hunger in the world. Inequalities and a lack of social safety nets
ENERGY SECTOR
Even before the ongoing oil crisis hit Sri Lanka, there were calls to promote clean fuel sources and an energy efficient transport system. And concern about the impact
STATE OF BUSINESS
An ongoing economic crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have made it imperative for Sri Lanka’s corporates and marketers to adopt strategies and tactics that
COP27 SUMMIT
COP27 was held in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh from 6 to 20 November but seven years since the Paris Agreement was reached,
THE BIG PICTURE
TAXING TIMES A recent report published in a Sunday newspaper says that Government Medical Officers’ Association
PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
LIMITING BELIEFS Fears or limiting beliefs keep you stuck. To kick off the work, you will
STATE OF THE NATION
As another new year dawns, darkness hovers over the horizons of most Sri Lankans. A muted season, if that time of year has any meaning beyond the pale
GLOBAL EQUITIES
Nestlé Lanka has reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka by investing over Rs. 2 billion in its state-of-the-art factory in Kurunegala by building a new vacuum band dryer. Aimed at expanding the capacity of its manufacturing facility for malted food
BANKING SECTOR
Amid the current challenges, opportunities lie with those who can invest in export focussed ventures with foreign currency
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
The Education First English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), which is the world’s largest ranking of countries, cities and
