THE ECONOMY
Following NielsenIQ’s exclusive monthly survey for LMD in the first week of May, its Director – Consumer Insights Therica Miyanadeniya notes
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IMPORT RESTRICTIONSAre you in favour of imports being restricted for the rest of the year?
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
After peaking at 69.8 percent year on year in September 2022, the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) fell to 35.3 percent in April
WORLD ECONOMY
As far as the world economy is concerned, there are reasons to be both fearful and cheerful. With the recent release of the IMF’s
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Climate change impacts agriculture significantly. As temperatures rise and weather patterns become more unpredictable, farmers face numerous challenges
SUSTAINABILITY DRIVE
There is a scientific consensus that the world urgently needs to transition towards a radically different growth path that’s sustainable and low carbon
CORPORATE SECTOR
The corporate sector faced a particularly challenging period at the height of the economic crisis last year, which was marked by a foreign currency shortage
FMCG SECTOR
Multiple contingency plans were devised, keeping in mind different scenarios to keep stores open and provide customers access to their day-to-day needs
HR PROFESSION
Businesses need to try and engage with candidates in the pre-application phase. Depending on the industry or sector, the recruitment
SUDAN REPORTAGE
After weeks of tension between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – which is a powerful paramilitary group – fighting finally broke
SRI LANKA TODAY
Under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership, the government seems to be taking the words of 18th century English
EDUCATION FIASCO
We are in the 75th year of the implementation of free education in Sri Lanka. It was approved after much debate and formidable
TOMORROW’S WORLD
The June issue of Tomorrow’s World features a list of important events across the globe
THE BIG PICTURE
DARING TO DREAM “You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith,” the former President of the
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
As a critical consumer group, Generation Z has a different view on shopping. Since this demographic is nurtured by contemporary lifestyles
DESIGN THINKING
As Sri Lanka grapples with what is seemingly the tail end of the economic crisis, the need for innovative solutions has never
DIGITAL PARENTING
The UN declared 1 June the Global Day of Parents to appreciate mums and dads for selflessly committing themselves to
