REDEFINING THE START-UP CULTURE
If you look at the impact of this pandemic, it has affected everyone from all countries whether they’re developed or developing, or rich or poor. None of us has been prepared. The world wasn’t competent
BANGLADESH REOPENS 600 APPAREL FACTORIES
Nearly a month after Bangladesh ordered garment factories shuttered to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the industry is reopening hundreds of them despite risks the disease might spread
EXECUTIVE HEALTH
Preventing our bodies from breaking down is far better than looking for the best specialist to restore us when disease strikes and our bodies have been affected. The best way to remember what
COMMERCIAL BANK
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced a series of concessions for borrowers whose loans had already been classified as non-performing when the government’s measures against the spread
MOBITEL
Wednesday, 29 April 2020, Colombo: As part of supporting the nation’s fight against COVID-19, Mobitel, Sri Lanka’s National Mobile Service Provider introduced the latest Body Cameras to Sri Lanka Police
OLD BUSINESS ORDER UNDER SCRUTINY
The ‘new normal’ has significantly challenged the market and established order of business. With COVID-19 and the subsequent economic, socioeconomic and value shifts, there will be a change
HSBC PROFIT NEARLY HALVES
HSBC could be forced to put aside up to $11bn (£8.8bn) to cover bad debts this year, as it prepares for the economic fallout caused by the Covid-19 crisis
VIRGIN ATLANTIC TALKS OF BAILOUT
Virgin Atlantic says it is still in talks with the UK government about a coronavirus-related bailout
WE MUST MOVE TO AVERT TWIN DISASTERS
The coronavirus (COVID-19) and its effect on the world economy is unprecedented; and as such, in my opinion I think the Sri Lankan government has done quite well so far especially if you compare
WORK FROM HOME AND PRODUCTIVITY
If you compare both regional and global performances in containing the virus, our government – acting on the advice of public medical officials – has done demonstrably well. It was one of the first
AUSTRALIAN DOWNLOADS ‘COVIDSAFE’ APP
More than a million Australians have downloaded a coronavirus contact tracing app within hours of it being released by the government
LESSONS IN CONTINGENCY PLANNING
The main lesson is contingency planning. Organisations with a high level of contingency preparation will be able to easily ride the storm and continue to be operational. Functionalities such as work
TOURISM INDUSTRY
In my view, it has been a concerted and proactive effort led by SLTPB to reignite tourism in the country following the ghastly Easter Sunday attacks
