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
THE BIG PICTURE
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
THE BIG PICTURE
TAXING TIMES When a country that is home to some 8.5 million working people has less than 500,000 taxpayers
THE ENERGY CRISIS
Year 2024 is bound to be remembered for a series of events with the power sector – particularly related to tariff hikes – standing
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the 21st century, the realm of education is undergoing a transformative shift. ‘Education 4.0,’ which describes the integration of
PODCAST POPULARITY
Are you on the ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ team? Or do you still love radio and go gaga over it? The UN lists 13 February
STATE OF THE NATION
As we prep for elections, it behoves ‘incumbents in power’ and ‘aspirants to service’ to look back as they look ahead – on behalf of people whom they claim to represent.
THE BIG PICTURE
THE ISOLATION CAMP If you are on the straight and narrow (and walking the talk by practising what you preach!) we wish you
STATE OF THE NATION
The saying has it that two things are certain in life... death and taxes; and while it is true that since the pandemic strangled the economy
GEN Z PERSPECTIVES
AI has become a defining force in the education sector with its estimated worth reaching US$ 4 billion in 2022. This value is attributed to the widespread adoption
FUTURE WORKPLACES
Year 2024 is here… and it’s a mixed bag if ever there was one! Several countries including Russia and the US have scheduled
ELECTION YEAR
Yes, 2024 is an election year for Sri Lanka. But the question that hangs heavy is whether any elections will take place! According to the constitution, both a presidential
EDUCATION SECTOR
Classrooms designed to accommodate 25 students bear the weight of 45 these days, their desks and chairs jammed together in a claustrophobic maze
THE BIG PICTURE
As we brace ourselves for yet another hike in the dreaded value added tax (VAT) in the new year, one wonders why the minority
