MONETARY POLICY
The new Central Bank of Sri Lanka Act No. 16 of 2023 has introduced more insights into the
SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) gained prominence in the early 1960s at a time when protectionism was the
ETHICAL TOURISM
AI is no longer a mere technological innovation; it has become a fundamental component of diverse
WELLNESS TOURISM
Holistic healthcare is gaining increasing importance in consumer decision making. Tourists expect
SUSTAINABLE BANKING
At the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, CEOs assured that sustainability remains a business imperative
FISCAL AFFAIRS
Though lower interest rates are on the horizon, the question is when? A leading question on the minds of investors is when
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Sustainable and eco-friendly export agriculture is gaining importance in contemporary agricultural practices, in line with global
ECONOMIC REVIEW
Sri Lanka’s external sector is turning positive despite the picture for markets as regards key exports
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
The World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos in January was convened against the most
WATER CONSERVATION
Water is a fundamental part of life, and can be a game changer for poverty reduction, health and wellbeing. And it’s inextricably
TOURISM INDUSTRY
With its rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes and warm hospitality, Sri Lanka has emerged as a prominent tourist destination
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Agriculture is particularly vulnerable to climate change due to its profound dependence on weather patterns, land, water
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE
The forces of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA) will change the economy, types of investments that will
ECONOMIC PREVIEW
Sri Lanka received IMF board approval for the second tranche of its Extended Fund Facility (EFF) in December
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Persistent geopolitical tensions, high levels of debt and widespread economic fragility are expected to exert negative
AGENTS OF CHANGE
Sustainable entrepreneurship is vital to any economy. But these entrepreneurs are often in the invisible or informal sectors, and they face many challenges
TOURISM INDUSTRY
In the evolving landscape of global tourism, Sri Lanka stands on the cusp of a transformative journey. As the world delves deeper into the realms
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Precision agriculture is an emerging trend that leverages state-of-the-art technologies and data analytics, to optimise crop production and resource management
STATE SECTOR
Government efforts to privatise and sell state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have led to heated debate and strong protests as the IMF’s structural adjustments
ECONOMIC REVIEW
Year 2023 could be described as one of relative stabilisation for the economy after a host of economic shocks and shortages