YOUTH FORUM
One of the greatest features of Sri Lanka is its diverse geographical landscape. The genuine hospitality of our people and respect
FOOD SECURITY
Access to safe and nutritious food has always been recognised as a basic human right by the UN. Under the Universal Declaration
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
The impact of the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic on the local economy is expected to be less severe than
MICROCOSM
Government revenue declined by 27.7 percent to Rs. 1.4 trillion last year – from 1.9 trillion rupees in 2019. The Central
THE BIG PICTURE
When Budget 2021 was presented in parliament last November, we were up in arms over its failure to allocate the necessary funds
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
Infrastructure will be the key to economic recovery in the post-pandemic era. It is a piInfrastructure will be the key to economic
BOOKRACK
Why do we pay for text messages while emails are free? This is a question posed by best-selling author William Poundstone. He takes
BURNING ISSUES
Following the surge in new COVID-19 cases towards the end of April, respondents to the latest LMD-NielsenIQ Business Confidence
STATE OF THE NATION
Much recent virulence has hamstrung our public health and safety record while economic prospects plummet in the background
IT INDUSTRY
The talent and creativity of our people; the innovative products and services they create; and the prime geographic location they work
SWEDEN TODAY
Sandwiched between Norway and Finland, Sweden is the third largest country in the EU and has the 21st largest economy in the world
REAL ESTATE SECTOR
Even though urbanisation was considered a mega trend in this century in the past, the pandemic has necessitated a complete
INDIA’S COVID CRISIS
It seemed as if India was well in control of the coronavirus outbreak in early March 2021. However, by mid-March the story was
TODAY’S WORLD
It is June 2021! For some people, 2021 may feel like an extension of 2020 where the realities are ever-changing and unravelling due
BANKING SECTOR
Banking has always been vibrant, and constantly reinvented its business model to respond to changing demographics and customer
THE ECONOMY
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to rebound this year as global activity recovers and vaccination campaigns lead to a relaxation
FLASHBACKS
Sysco LABS is presently the captive innovation centre for Sysco – positioned as the largest global food service company. The US-based
LIFESTYLE
To spend more time with university students, share my knowledge with other truly Sri Lankan business entities and extend my
