YOUTH FORUM
Ideologies. These are the very things that take us one step forward and two steps back. We Sri Lankans are hospitable but also envy another’s happiness
LIVING GALLERY
Her name is well-known in maritime and logistics circles, and she’s the daughter of McLarens’ Chairman Rohan De Silva. Notwithstanding her father’s stature however
BOOKRACK
In 1997, Sri Lankan-American Raj Rajaratnam founded the Galleon Group in the US. It became one of the largest hedge funds in the world with over US$ 7 billion under management
PERSONALITY TRAITS
The word ‘gravitas’ brings to mind a deep voice, measured speech and sombre attire – but these are simply the outer representations of a much more complex characteristic
QUALITY MANAGEMENT
In today’s globalised business environment, quality management (QM) plays a vital role in gaining a competitive edge over rivals in any market. The quality of products and services
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
The World Food Programme (WFP) says that more than 80 percent of Sri Lankan families are eating cheap or limited quantities of food and this has raised the
ICT SECTOR
The ICT sector was severely impacted by the pandemic due to the unprecedented speed at which it took the country by surprise and disrupted how businesses
EXPORT SECTOR
The national economic crisis that’s ongoing is seriously impacting the sector as many exporters are struggling to ensure timely deliveries and steady production
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
I see progress, the lack of it and opportunities to grow. There is a struggle for good leadership, without which a country cannot develop. And there’s also
ACCOUNTANCY PROFESSION
Traditionally, stakeholders of corporates expected accountants to record transactions, prepare financial statements and present them
MARITIME LOGISTICS SECTOR
Exploring segments that need improvement in the maritime logistics sector
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
In June, Sri Lanka recorded its first trade surplus since August 2002. While this seems to be a positive development given the island’s economic woes
CHINESE ECONOMY
China’s economy is clearly contracting sharply under the weight of its ‘zero COVID’ policy and generating a new wave of concerns about its economic future
SELF IMPROVEMENT
Life moves quickly! Technology is evolving too fast and outpacing our ability to adapt. The globalised world is also becoming more fragmented and chaotic
AGRICULTURAL TRENDS
Controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) is an emerging future crop system that enables cultivating high value crops on a much smaller stretch of land
THE BIG PICTURE
SINK OR SWIM Trying to make sense of it all seems like a mission impossible, given the state of the state – albeit that there’s at least a glimmer of hope
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Despite the protracted period of suffering in recent months, Sri Lankans are gradually reclaiming a sense of their previous existence as the interminable wait
BURNING ISSUES
The nation heaved a sigh of relief as the last few weeks have seen a welcome respite from the interminable queues, and cooking gas and fuel are somewhat accessible if not affordable
HAVE YOUR SAY
THE DEBT BURDENWhat measures do we need to take to reduce debt?
