UK ELECTION
The now famous election slogan of the Conservative (Tory) Party ‘Get Brexit Done’ conveyed a single convincing
THE BIG PICTURE
When an emerging markets expert cum high profile investor says “Sri Lanka can re-achieve eight percent growth if the right policies
STATE OF THE NATION
It’s 2020 and all is well. Two months since a technocratic president was handed a celebrated mandate to drive a unique vision for national development.
CHINA CRACKDOWN
In 2012, Xi promised to crack down on the corrupt practices of powerful politicians (‘tigers’) and lowly bureaucrats
GLOBAL WARMING
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2020. There is a mere 10 years – a single decade – to take decisive action to prevent catastrophic and irreversible
REFORM AGENDA
Sri Lanka has a new government that came into power amid heightened popular expectations of reforms
FRANCE TODAY
Who would have thought that France would be one of the best performing European economies of 2019? The news has caught not only economists
BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY
And finally, it’s here! In the past, 2020 has been referenced as a seemingly far-off milestone whether it’s
TOMORROW’S WORLD
January global events calendar. International conference on frontiers of computers and communication engineering
AIR QUALITY
Towards the latter part of 2019, Sri Lanka may have got a glimpse into the future – a rather foggy one at that. It was reported that air quality in several
NEW FRONTIERS
BEING GENDERLESS As civil and corporate entities look for more ways to ensure social inclusion and diversity, the fashion industry
BIOMETRIC BOMBSHELL
Surveillance is no longer a pastime that’s limited to totalitarian regimes; it’s being practised by private entities that keep a watchful eye
FITCH RATINGS
Fitch Ratings has assigned HNB Finance Limited's (HFL, A(lka)/Stable) proposed Sri Lanka rupee-denominated subordinated unsecured debentures
FITCH RATINGS
Fitch Ratings has assigned Abans PLC's (Abans; BBB+(lka)/Stable) proposed senior unsecured redeemable debenture issue
XIAOMI
Xiaomi, global technology leader, today announced the launch of its first Exclusive Authorized Service Center in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The company also introduced
SEEING AROUND CORNERS
James Dean was a heartthrob Hollywood star and his iconic image remains cemented 64 years after his death. This “Rebel Without a Cause” actor has been cast in a new film
LAUGFS
Celebrating the spirit of Christmas, LAUGFS Supermarkets unveiled its ‘Lots of LAUGFS’ seasonal campaign for loyal customers. The campaign invites customers
FITCH RATINGS
Fitch Ratings has assigned Nations Trust Bank PLC's (NTB, A(lka)/Stable) proposed Basel III-compliant subordinated unsecured debentures a final National
THE BIG PICTURE
Ared-letter day was 18 November – for business and investor sentiment. The stock market shored up to a highpoint
THE NOBEL LAUREATE
In October, the Norwe-gian Nobel Committee announced that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia had been
