MEDIA APP WARS
In a move that has sparked fierce debate, and raised significant questions about both privacy and national security, the US
THE BIG PICTURE
REALITY CHECK The latest pronouncements by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB)
REFORM AGENDA
Following a brief wait, Sri Lanka reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF on economic policies
SOCIAL MEDIA
Social media is no stranger to evolution as platforms morph overnight, user expectations
TECH WORLD
Like or hate it, chatbots powered by generative AI technology are here to stay – and we’re using them! We
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
Capitalism is the economic system that underpins much of the world economy and it’s evident in the modern workplace too. In
STATE OF THE NATION
In May, the eponymous word might dominate islander mindsets now more mindful of matters political, social, cultural and
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ELECTION FEVER! It is true that we should take solace from the fact that Sri Lanka’s economy bounced
STATE OF THE NATION
Last month, ‘March madness’ brought a brief relief from the hurly burly of corporate and political
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
AI in the global healthcare sector experienced an unprecedented surge, reaching a value of some
ONLINE PRIVACY
Have you ever had a conversation or even thought about something… and a few hours later
TRADE FACILITATION
The 26th session of the Joint Commission between Sri Lanka and the EU was held in Brussels on 22 February, marking a
BUSINESS SURVIVAL
In the world of business – where every decision carries weight and each move is scrutinised – there’s a phenomenon that often
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There is a fine line between supporting Sri Lanka’s annual celebration of independence on 4
STATE OF THE NATION
Sri Lanka commemorated 76 years of independence recently with a sense of déjà vu in the traditional ceremony at Galle Face
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
Generation Z finds itself at the forefront of societal and technological change as the world transforms itself. And this
GENDER EQUITY
The world is celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March, and the conversation is all
DIPLOMATIC AGENDA
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored the widening global disparities between developing and developed nations, citing concerns over technology
TRAVEL OUTLOOK
In the first month of this year, Sri Lanka played host to more than 200,000 tourists exploring its charms. As for 2023, the total number of visitors soared to nearly
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TAXING TIMES When a country that is home to some 8.5 million working people has less than 500,000 taxpayers
