STATE OF THE NATION
There isn’t a business-minded person who isn’t ruing the way politics is playing out
OLYMPIC DEBACLES
There was no dancing on Copacabana Beach; instead, Brazilians were left to
PIONEERING SPIRIT
The Doing Business rankings brought good news this year, with Sri Lanka rising to
YOUTH FORUM
I hope that young leaders will acquire a strong sense of justice and uncompromising
TAX REGIMES
Documents leaked by Edward Snowden have shown that the budgets of these spy agencies
DIPLOMATIC MISSION
While Colombo becomes a bustling metropolis, I hope it will also retain its old-world charm
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Research suggests that the number of start-ups and new businesses does not indicate
LEADERSHIP TRAITS
It is easy to be smug, when you’ve reached the top, following years of hard
THE LANGUAGE DEBATE
Language has been a divisive and evil force for Sri Lankans. For me, English has
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
The racial tensions that existed until very recently seem to have eased, and there appears
BUSINESS SENTIMENT
Business sentiment forges ahead in a largely speculative economic milieu
LIFE
Personally, I want to figure out how to drive in Colombo and speak Sinhala
CONNECTED WORLD
This path to purchase helped organise the marketing division, with the brand, shopper
BEVERAGE MARKET
The alcoholic beverage sector is impacted by several issues, including the prevalence
DISASTER RELIEF
Aid agencies have climbed aboard the bandwagon, turning to social media platforms
MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK
The increase in investments is a positive signal for future economic growth and job
BURNING ISSUES
Corporates point to taxes and the economy as the primary concerns for Sri Lanka