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THE BOTTOM LINE
As businesses contend with the ramifications of COVID-19 that continues to pound the triple bottom line, economies are
THE GIG ECONOMY
What was perceived as a side hustle only a couple of years ago has become a trillion dollar global industry, creating
THE WORKPLACE
This year dramatically kick-started the decade that is poised to be characterised by VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) on
WORLD TRADE
COVID-19 is driving the world economy away from global economic integration. However, it is important to recognise that several factors were already at play against
MIDDLE INCOME TRAP
Having graduated from a lower to upper middle income economy in 2019, Sri Lanka was reclassified as a lower middle income country
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
Blockchain is often referred to as a ‘radical innovation’ or general-purpose technology not unlike the steam engine or electric motor
WATER TECHNOLOGY
Leaky pipes have posed a problem ever since piping systems were installed to supply water to homes and businesses. While a seemingly simple.
DATA PRIVACY
Over the years, healthcare applications for handheld devices have grown in number. It is possible to find a healthcare app for just about any
ECONOMIC REVIEW
In the May edition of LMD, this column highlighted the importance of economic resilience during COVID-19. At that point, it was uncertain
CLIMATE CRISIS
Climate change is the defining challenge of our time. The scientific data suggests its effects are occurring at an unprecedented rate
MARINE TOURISM
The Space and Underwater Tourism Universal Summit (SUTUS) will take place in Marbella, Spain, on 24 and 25 March next year
THE WORLD ORDER
The polarised economies and global markets of today are burdened by the deepening consequences of COVID-19. High levels of income
THE BUSINESS OF SPORT
Sport as a business or the business of sport is no longer a new concept, phenomenon or dirty little secret. But this does not
TRADE OUTLOOK
Sri Lanka was able to reduce its trade deficit by about 10 percent in the first half of 2020 compared to the previous year despite
SUSTAINABLE CITIES
Cities form the building blocks of a sustainable economy and society, and need multi-disciplinary
AGRICULTURE SECTOR
Conservation agriculture is a resource saving production system that aims to achieve intensification and high yields while enhancing
ECONOMIC AGENDA
The next five years will be a crucial period for Sri Lanka as it emerges from the COVID-19 crisis and puts forward an
UK-EU TRADE IMPASSE
With the UK now eight months into its Brexit transition period with the EU, the clock is ticking. Brexit represents
ENERGY STORAGE
The claim that clean and renewable energy sources are required to create a sustainable society cannot
FOOD SECURITY
The COVID-19 outbreak has revealed contradictions in the modern food system – and presented an opportunity
