STATE OF THE NATION
An image of clear and present danger faced by shipping to our island is a container ship in rough seas while a menacing shape lurks underneath
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
In the lead up to the outbreak of COVID-19 early last year, the real estate market looked promising with strong demand. However
ISRAEL-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT
On 7 May, during the holy month of Ramadan, Israeli forces fired tear gas, stun grenades and rubber-coated steel bullets to clear
WORK ENGINES
While artificial intelligence (AI) and automation contribute significantly to organisational advancement, by boosting efficiency and
SALES PROFESSION
Selling is common to all of us. From the time of our birth, we are able to fulfil all our desires without uttering a single word
LEVERAGED BUYOUTS
The recent resurgence of leveraged buyouts (LBOs) can be attributed to a combination of low interest rates and extensive quantitative
FLASHBACKS
I cherished the prospect of a goal to resign from my responsibilities in the corporate sector and take up the new role of entrepreneur
POLITICAL REFORM
When President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was elected, there were high expectations that the country’s decision making would be
PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
The COVID-19 pandemic doesn’t seem to be abating and the hard hit global economy is impacting people’s lives around the world
LIFESTYLE
In times of uncertainty, the best plan is to upgrade yourself. So I hope to be 60 percent more physically fit, mentally sharp and emotionally
CUSTOMER SEGMENTATION
A recent study on B2B and corporates revealed that only 41 percent use sophisticated tools for customer segmentation. Most organisations
MANAGEMENT STYLE
Being the boss has its perks but it isn’t always an easy job! There are plenty of decisions to make and responsibilities to deal with
EXPORT SECTOR
It is unfortunate to note that the growth in Sri Lanka’s exports over the past two decades has not met the desired levels, in my opinion
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
PURPOSE HIERARCHY The advantage of a purposeful business – Kiran Dhanapala The concept of purpose…
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
In my opinion, Sri Lanka has done relatively well compared to its Asian neighbours – and remarkably well compared to Western countries
