FDI OUTLOOK
Understanding what drives foreign direct investment (FDI) is a key focus here in Sri Lanka, which may gain from insights shared
NATIONAL REJUVENATION
Three important decisions were taken at the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which concluded on 24 October – and they will
CONSUMER RIGHTS
Today, Sri Lankan consumers are protected by the laws and regulations stated in the Consumer Affairs Authority Act No.
ECONOMIC REVIEW
Sri Lanka’s GDP growth has been weak over the last two years. Quarterly GDP has been below six percent in the most recent eight quarters – and the last time
DOLLAR POWER
As things stand, the health of every economy on Earth is dependent on one factor: flow. If money does not move, everything and everyone
THE ENVIRONMENT
Global Forest Watch’s (GFW) 2015 satellite based global data indicates continued high tree cover loss (47% less in 2015 than in 2001). Improved technology
VOCATIONAL TRAINING
Following the government’s recently launched Vision 2025, it is clear that Sri Lanka’s policies are directed towards achieving
FISCAL POLICY
There are many moving pieces currently in the economy as the private sector gears up for Budget 2018. For starters, key reforms are due to be implemented
MARKET BUBBLES
Three interesting facts stand out when reviewing this year’s economic data: firstly, real estate prices in San Francisco are at
THE CURRENCY DEBATE
It is normal to take the idea of money for granted or assume that today’s prevalent forms of currency are the most logical and
MONETARY POLICY
In its latest World Economic Outlook Update (July 2017), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that the cyclical recovery in the global economy
THE EXCHANGE RATE
The Sri Lankan Rupee has weakened this year, continuing the trend since it was floated against the US Dollar in September 2015. According to the Central Bank
POPULIST SENTIMENT
There is a famous scene in the Oscar-winning classic Braveheart where Mel Gibson’s character
THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM
China’s policy makers are aware of the dangers of credit driven asset price booms. And there’s growing evidence that the country is
SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA
Moving towards creating a more sustainable world has been a goal shared by many for some time. But is it change or transformation that will get us there?
EXTERNAL SECTOR
Trade data for the first quarter of this year reflects mixed fortunes in terms of growth rates and performance. Exports were up albeit only by 1.3 percent
EUROZONE ON EDGE
Picture a train with 19 different engines; some with massive horsepower, others so weak that they literally exert reverse
THE OIL MARKET
Deferring problems has been the oil industry’s bugbear and this is precisely why price volatility is frequent. Hope causes the oil
CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability professionals often become frustrated at the lack of progress in advancing their cause within the organisations
TRUMPONOMICS
An American man with limited political experience campaigns against the establishment. He is a Presbyterian, has Scottish
