FOOD INSECURITY
For over a year, the world has been reeling from the consequences of a highly contagious and swiftly morphing pandemic with globally
PLASTIC POLLUTION
If the reduction of waste wasn’t going according to plan before the onset and continuation of the pandemic, it has fared worse since
POLAND TODAY
Although it’s wrong to stereotype, during a visit to Poland a couple of years ago, there was a common expression on most local faces
EXTERNAL SECTOR
In 2020, Sri Lanka was able to ease some of the pressure on its currency by containing import expenditure. The regulations placed on
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
While the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges for the economy since March last year, World Bank Country Director for Maldives
THE BIG PICTURE
Reports and widespread allegations of vaccine anomalies have held sway in the mainstream media and more so in the social media
AUGMENTED REALITY
The real world and the virtual arena converge in augmented reality (AR) where digitally constructed elements are placed over a true to life
YOUTH FORUM
It’s evident that throughout history, Sri Lanka has undergone various changes culturally, politically and economically. But the people
HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector is well positioned compared to many other developing countries as people have access to free healthcare and
BURNING ISSUES
With the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing and travel restrictions imposed across the island in late May, respondents to the
CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY
Colour is influential and effective as a marketing and branding tool; and it says a lot about human nature too. It can reinforce brand
BOOKRACK
Sri Lanka is presently making a major effort to draw foreign direct investments from around the world but an epidemic of bungling by our
GLOBAL TRADE
World trade is primed for a strong but uneven recovery when the COVID-19 shock subsides. According to recent WTO estimates
BANKING SECTOR
School leavers pursuing an entrepreneurial path, Sri Lankan expatriates who returned during the pandemic and digital nomads
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
