INFORMATION ASYMMETRY
In many countries, a small proportion of the population enjoy privileges such as access to education in leading universities, the ability to interact with top
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
There is tension around the world as people wonder what the outcome of the ongoing duel between US President George Bush and Iraqi President Saddam Hussein
THE WORKPLACE
This year dramatically kick-started the decade that is poised to be characterised by VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) on
THE ‘INFODEMIC’
The lack of infrastructure governments had at their disposal to control the subsequent ‘infodemic’ regarding the coronavirus
NETHERLANDS TODAY
By mid-October, the Netherlands was once again moving towards a partial lockdown to avoid a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. In a televised
HUMAN RESOURCES
HR maturity in Sri Lankan corporates is on a spectrum; some have only the most rudimentary HR functions; others including local corporates have highly evolved
PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
In 2002, Global HR Director of Colorcon Brian Jensen startled his audience of HR executives
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP
The unexpectedly forthright critique of the 20th Amendment (20A) to the constitution by high-ranking religious clergy and the likes of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka
REGIONAL AGENDA
INDIAN OCEAN IN THE SPOTLIGHT Zulfath Saheed highlights the developing tensions between two global superpowers…
WORLD TRADE
COVID-19 is driving the world economy away from global economic integration. However, it is important to recognise that several factors were already at play against
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
The country has witnessed many challenges from consecutive occupations by foreign powers to enduring a decades’ long civil conflict. Sri Lanka bounced back within
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
It hasn’t been an easy time for the world; no country has been immune to COVID-19 but as High Commissioner of Australia David Holly explains, “it is a reminder
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WISH LIST FOR 2021
What is on your wish list for the nation and its people in the new year?
What is on your wish list for the nation and its people in the new year?
PELWATTE
Pelwatte Dairy, the renowned local dairy producer, has taken precautionary measures to emphasize their commitment and resort towards ensuring safety and security
SAMPATH BANK
Colombo, November 25th, 2020: Sampath Bank PLC recently announced that it has improved its position in the Business Today Top 30 for the year 2019-2020
QANTAS THE FIRST AIRLINE TO REQUEST THAT PASSENGERS GET COVID-19 VACCINE
On Monday, Australia’s flag carrier Quantas became the first major airline to state its intent to require international passengers to have received a Covid-19
