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
IT INDUSTRY
We need extensive changes to improve the overall education system – and produce more graduates at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels
LEADERSHIP TRENDS
While AI is heavily influencing the majority of our daily lives, it poses an alarming question – how will it change the leadership of businesses globally
YOUTH FORUM
Due to the foreign exchange crisis, Sri Lanka is unable to import many essential goods and this is causing distress among the general public. However, the situation
SRI LANKA TODAY
The Tamil polity has responded positively to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s declaration that he will talk to Tamil leaders and find a solution within the course
COUNTERING CORRUPTION
As many developing countries practically drown in corruption, the US is intent on curbing it. President Joe Biden has issued a
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Together with its supplementary and complementary businesses – such as hotels, restaurants and travel operators – tourism has
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
As nitty-gritties with regard to the IMF bailout are still to be resolved – especially with regard to debt restructuring with Sri Lanka’s creditors and the implications of Budget 2023
AUTHENTIC ASPIRATION
‘Be authentic!’ Take a moment to recall how often you’ve heard this being said to you or someone you know. More times than you can
HIRDARAMANI GROUP
On 5 December 2022, Hirdaramani Group, which is a pioneer of the Sri Lankan apparel industry, recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of one of its oldest and largest
NAWALOKA MEDICARE
Nawaloka Premier Centre is a unique, high end healthcare facility that’s located in the upscale area of Colombo 7. Established by Nawaloka Hospitals, it delivers
BURNING ISSUES
The IMF loan has been delayed as Sri Lanka has yet to reach a consensus with its creditors on debt restructuring. Meanwhile, the state statistics office says the country’s
LIVING GALLERY
Q: What is the best piece of advice you’ve received?
A: Being told to be a friend to my son and not a teacher
A: Being told to be a friend to my son and not a teacher
SPIRITUAL INTELLIGENCE
Although spirituality is often associated with religion, in reality it’s possible for one to be religious without being spiritual – and vice versa. It’s similar to
