LIFE LESSONS
In this first of a two-part article and as I look back on my life and work, I’m reminded of the many times I did things that were detrimental
BURNING ISSUES
ECONOMIC CONCERNS REMAIN
ECONOMIC MISMANAGEMENT
Two forces threaten the economies of developing countries. The first is the state’s role in economies that
PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR
Multiple changes including price controls on essential drugs have made quality medicines more affordable. However, the lack of a mechanism
MONEY LAUNDERING
Law enforcement officials say that investing in real estate is the last stage of the money laundering process that corrupt people engage in
WASTE DISPOSAL
Well over two years ago, a massive solid waste dump collapsed on some 40 homes in Meethotamulla
SOCIAL CREDIT
Imagine a future where your life will be measured by a number – three digits that’ll dictate your place in
JAPAN TODAY
In August, thousands of South Koreans marched to express anger at Japan’s decision to downgrade South Korea’s ‘trusted’ trade status
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
It has been quite volatile. The boom experienced following the end of the war has tapered off. Furthermore, the inflow of foreign
PRICING STRATEGY
Among the four Ps of marketing, price is arguably the most problematic aspect for sales and marketing professionals. It’s a seemingly never-ending equation
THE ROVING DIPLOMAT
Heading the list of recent global developments is the peace process in the Middle East where the goal of peace seems to be more distant than ever
CORPORATE ETHOS
One of my favourite management aphorisms is that ‘culture eats strategy for breakfast,’ as observed by
HUMAN RESOURCES
A lack of adequate human resources in planning and forecasting as a country, brain drain and an inability to offer a competitive quality
MORBID TECHNOLOGIES
Remember the movie P.S. I Love You where Holly’s (played by Hilary Swank) dead boyfriend Gerry (Gerard Butler)
SUSTAINABILITY SERVICES
A linear ‘take, make and dispose’ model is in practice at present but the world is moving towards a circular
THE ECONOMY
PRE-POLL POSITIVITY PERSISTS
