BUSINESS SENTIMENT
The trade deficit narrowed in September on the back of exports recording earnings in excess of a billion dollars for the fourth
THE BIG PICTURE
Whether or not one supports or opposes the incumbent government, it is no secret that Sri Lanka is grappling with multiple crises
YOUTH FORUM
In my view, it depends on the occupation and industry or sector. Generally, unskilled workers and new entrants to the labour force find
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS
The amazing potential of AI in the revolution of business is currently being explored in various sectors including corporate
EURO GRAFT
Many people lose their humanity in the quest for money and power, corrupting everything and everyone in their path. As Austrian
AVIATION INDUSTRY
According to a report released by travel data and analytics company Cirium, COVID-19 reduced airline passenger traffic to levels that
BOOKRACK
In Sri Lanka, the Chinese were once known for their dentistry since a good set of teeth is vital for a smiling face. But we’re seeing
IT INDUSTRY
I believe the rapid growth of the IT industry is the result of well thought out decisions taken in the late 1990s. As a result, the private
WATER SCARCITY
Frequent and thorough hand washing is perhaps the most recognised frontline defence against the spread of COVID-19. Yet, a
BURNING ISSUES
Amid daunting economic challenges and ahead of the Budget 2022 presentation, respondents to the latest LMD-NielsenIQ Business
COVID-19 FALL OUT
We may well be speaking for most of us by saying we haven’t been feeling like ourselves since the outbreak of COVID-19. A shadow
MARKETING NOMENCLATURE
The practice of effective marketing as we know it requires a great deal of effort in this disruptive era of media proliferation and dwindling
STATE OF THE NATION
Aquatrain in Dhammapada characterises our blessed isle’s welfare as being conditional. So when a brace of these crumble
THE ECONOMY
“Sri Lanka’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 60.4 in October, recording a seven month high
TALIBAN AND THE WEST
“Kabul has fallen,” reports the Western press. “Kabul has been reclaimed,” claims a Pakistani newspaper. What do you think?
E-PRODUCTIVITY
Have you noticed how your phone receives a message or an alert every few minutes or so? A friend chats on WhatsApp, your bank texts
