MICROCOSM
The Financial Times reported that Sri Lanka’s rupee plunged to a record low to become the world’s worst performing currency as the
CORPORATE COMPENSATION
High end earnings and bonuses are considered normal when associated with top-level corporate positions
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
Q: As far as perceptions go, do you think Sri Lanka is capable of regaining its composure in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic?
A: Sri Lanka as a country and Sri Lankans as its people have always been perceived as having tenacity and resilience, and being able to cope with and overcome adversity.
THE BIG PICTURE
The hundreds of protests around our precious island in early April culminated in a poignant and peaceful show of strength during
THE ECONOMIC CRISIS
The IMF’s report titled ‘Article IV’ was released in March; and it highlighted several critical issues that Sri Lanka’s economy is facing
YOUTH FORUM
I think Sri Lanka is a blessed country. Be it sandy beaches, scenic mountain ranges or any other natural resource the ‘Pearl of
STATE OF THE NATION
Sri Lanka has not seen anything like it. There were civil rights protests in the past and important cricket matches are often
LEASING SECTOR
The Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFI) sector has faced considerable challenges over the past two years because of the pandemic
FURNISHING SECTOR
An increased focus on home improvements and keeping family members safe from infection indicates that there are
IMPACT INVESTMENTS
Impact investments have seen a boost in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased awareness of climate change, as
PEOPLE POWER
In 2011, the world witnessed the rise of hundreds of thousands of protesters congregating in Tahrir Square in Egypt to dethrone their
GLOBAL ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Slower growth and more rapid inflation sum up the outlook for the rest of the year. Even though there
LEADERSHIP FORUM
According to American humourist Mark Twain, the two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the one
BURNING ISSUES
As the economic crisis worsened to a virtual state of failure, it isn’t surprising that inflation and shortages of daily essentials
WORKFORCE UPSKILLING
Automation is poised to influence the way we work and how the job market functions. Loss of employment is unavoidable
THE ECONOMY
“With the youth spearheading the nationwide demonstrations and expressing their concerns, the voice of the people has started to rise
