BANKING SECTOR
Year 2018 was one of transition for the banking sector. Sri Lanka fully adopted the new reporting standard IFRS 9 on 1 January 2018
MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Looking back at some of the key data points to come out of 2018 produces quite a mixed bag as this
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
AI is transforming every facet of human life and we really don’t know how far it will go despite sci-fi authors trying to frighten us
PEOPLE POWER
The end of 2018 certainly wasn’t the best of times for French President Emmanuel Macron. It was more like the worst of times
STATE OF THE NATION
All revolutions only serve to undermine the movements that generated them, and often only undergird
SOCIAL MEDIA ORBIT
There was a time not so long ago when dissent in Sri Lanka was mostly secretive… sometimes with deadly consequences. Now it’s open
UNITED GOVERNANCE
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe skilfully handled the political crisis that erupted on 26 October 2018
MIND POWER
Aren’t there moments when we feel truly inspired and uplifted because we’ve made some progress in climbing to get a better world
AI IN THE WORKFORCE
The very mention of AI conjures up dystopian imagery of robots taking over the workplace, ‘mind reading’
TOURISM INDUSTRY
The overall health of the country’s economy and infrastructure has heavily influenced tourism. Moreover
THE COST OF CORRUPTION
In a world increasingly facing economic hardship and declining standards of living, the spotlight is falling
CLIMATE CHANGE
In late December, the Northern Province was hit by flooding and adverse weather conditions, while the annual southwest monsoon
HALLMARKS OF SUCCESS
Brand IKEA comprises a combination of the first letters of its founder’s name Ingvar Kamprad; Elmtaryd, the farm on which he
REGIONAL GEOPOLITICS
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – also called the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century
BANKING SECTOR
The lack of effective technology driven customer solutions, absence of a supportive regulatory framework and low margins.
FOOD SECURITY
Global undernourishment has been on the rise since 2014, reaching an estimated 821 million in 2017. It’s clearly a long road ahead to
ONLINE DATING
Fewer marriages, higher divorce rates and more people searching for love… a logical mismatch but startling reality. Gone are the days
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
Ever since Maria Montessori launched her theories on a responsive world, teaching youngsters has started very early in their lives. In
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
City living is becoming an increasing reality for most people especially in Asia. Growing cities must evolve
RETAIL SECTOR
Retail is one sector that has displayed immense growth potential especially in the last couple of years with mega mall projects, new supermarket
