BUSINESS SENTIMENT
With a general election on the horizon, Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal point once again, as the country’s future rests in the hands of
THE BIG PICTURE
STOP CORRUPTION! Sri Lankans woke up to a seismic wave on 22 September as the results of the
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Sri Lanka’s pioneering international magazine is going places – having gone global in April! LMD International’s mission
DEBT RESTRUCTURING
In the lead up to the presidential election on 21 September, the leading candidates’ manifestos
MICROCOSM
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system has been reinstated, enabling all foreigners to obtain hassle free pre-arrival
THE GENERAL ELECTION
Politics in any country is never squeaky clean – particularly in the run-up to a crucial election. But
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Most leaders know how to behave and act in their first year in office. This is when one must
MONETARY POLICY
The rate easing cycle by the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) has begun – it cut its benchmark interest
IT-BPO SECTOR
Sri Lanka needs to widely disseminate its success stories and be profiled internationally, especially
THE PRESIDENCY
The recent presidential election marked the culmination of extraordinary events in Sri Lanka
BURNING ISSUES
With a new president in office and another election approaching, the corporate community is once again weighing the scale of
YOUTH FORUM
Despite economic hardships, Sri Lanka has a strong sense of community and mutual support. Resilience and the spirit of the
STATE OF THE NATION
The die is cast: Sri Lanka has a new president in the form of Anura Kumara Dissanayake a.k.a. ‘AKD
SOCIAL COHESION
Universities are a major part of the social ecosystems they’re located in, and both parties need each other
THE ECONOMY
Optimism in corporate circles has surged following the 21 September presidential election, marking a positive swing in
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Agriculture is currently undergoing significant transformation due to rapid technological advancements
NEW FRONTIERS
CONNECTED ROADS In the US state of Utah, radio transmitters in commuter buses communicate with traffic
FISCAL POLICY
Sri Lanka’s economic turmoil can be traced back to mismanaged moves that snowballed into a debilitating
