THE BIG PICTURE
TARIFF EXPLOSION! US President Donald Trump let April Fool’s day pass without a hum, only
TOURISM BARRIERS
Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Last year, the industry
VEHICLE IMPORT POLICY
The government’s decision to lift the five year long vehicle import ban marks a notable turning point in
DIGITAL GYMS
According to Statistica, global revenue from the digital fitness and wellbeing market will exceed US$ 65 billion this year with an
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
In today’s digital economy, the word ‘expert’ has taken on a curious elasticity. From business coaches
STATE OF THE NATION
A raft of issues in national life came under scrutiny of late as the National People’s Power (NPP) government of less than a year
THE BIG PICTURE
THE BLAME GAME Our report card on the newly installed government’s first six months in power, based
FISCAL STRATEGY
Sri Lanka’s recent budget places the digital economy at the forefront of the country’s growth strategy
STATE OF THE NATION
April is a time of rest – with an embarrassment of holidays – and recreation, given the coming
US IMMIGRATION
President Donald Trump’s second term has placed immigration at the centre of American politics
DIGITAL SERVICES
The world has always yearned to be smaller, more connected and linked. The ancient Silk Road connected China with Europe
THE BIG PICTURE
LAND OF PROMISES! American statesman Benjamin Franklin once said that “in this world, nothing
FOOD SECURITY
As the staple food of most Sri Lankans, rice is at the heart of the country’s food security; yet, it
STATE OF THE NATION
A simple yet symbolically charged commemoration of Sri Lanka’s 77th anniversary of independence
DIGITAL SECURITY
March is the month for celebrating women and ensuring their rights while highlighting
WORKPLACE TRENDS
By 2040, the way we work and roles we play will be drastically different. Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and reshaping industries and lives
THE BIG PICTURE
TIME CAPSULE Seventy-seven years is a long time – it is in fact the average life expectancy of a Sri Lankan
STATE OF THE NATION
There is perhaps no more divisive a time for the people of Sri Lanka than the nation’s traditional
DIGITAL NOMADISM
Digital nomadism has redefined the way people work and live by offering a lifestyle that
DIGITAL CONTENT
You may be a neat freak who religiously ensures that everything around you is spick and span
