CONSUMER FOCUS
In today’s disruptive economy, defined industry borders are becoming blurred; they seem
EXPORT SECTOR
Exports are the lifeblood of the nation for economic development and prosperity of the people
STATE OF THE NATION
Since President Maithripala Sirisena upset the political applecart on 26 October, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has not
BOOKRACK
The world looks wobbly. From Brazil to Italy, more populists are in power. The global economy is more fragile than it was a year ago
BURNING ISSUES
The latest LMD-Nielsen Business Confidence Index (BCI) survey unravels a triple threat to corporate interests with political interference
SOCIAL MEDIA COUP
The 26 October sacking of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will rank as a first on many unsavoury lists. It was a catalyst for protracted
RETAIL APPAREL
More companies must start to accept the ‘gig economy,’ which is trending globally. It will soon become a viable option in Sri Lanka and
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
The stumbling peace process in the troubled Middle East is taking centre stage in world affairs with odd redeeming gestures such as
THE PETRO INDUSTRY
Oil’s supremacy crashed years ago. Since the price slump in 2014 and 2015, this vital resource hasn’t reached the golden mark of
THE ECONOMY
Sri Lanka’s external sector came under pressure in September with a widening trade deficit and strengthening US Dollar – and this resulted
GLOBAL INNOVATION
Innovators, inventors and entrepreneurs converged at the Global Innovation Forum held in London in November to discuss
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
People resist change. Change at a personal level is hard enough but instituting it in an organisation is even tougher. The bigger problem
RULE OF LAW
Sri Lanka has a mixed presidential and parliamentary system of government. Until April 2015 when the 19th Amendment to the
SUSTAINABILITY TRENDS
Commit. Collaborate. Communicate. The three Cs are an apt mantra, according to
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
I disapprove of what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” These famous words were penned by S. G
EDUCATING SRI LANKA
A former student of mine was telling me about one of her professors at a prestigious university in New York City (NYC). Many students
