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DIGITAL NOMADISM

Humaydh SariffodeenJanuary 28, 2025No Comment2025-01-28T19:59:53+00:00

Digital nomadism has redefined the way people work and live by offering a lifestyle that combines earning remotely with the...

THE BIG PICTURE

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-27T12:34:58+00:00

TIME CAPSULE Seventy-seven years is a long time – it is in fact the average life expectancy of a Sri Lankan. So for what is or seems...

STATE OF THE NATION

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-27T13:08:18+00:00

There is perhaps no more divisive a time for the people of Sri Lanka than the nation’s traditional commemoration of its...

THE BIG PICTURE

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-31T17:30:58+00:00

THE PULSE OF BUSINESS The recently released annual special edition of listed company rankings...

SYRIA TODAY

Humaydh SariffodeenJanuary 28, 2025No Comment2025-01-28T08:15:43+00:00

As the Arab Spring spread across the Middle East in 2011, there were protests and pro-democracy rallies in Syria against its then...

NEW WORLD ORDER

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 No Comment2024-12-26T17:08:53+00:00

Chief Economist at Goldman Sachs Dr. Jim O’Neill coined the acronym BRIC in his 2001 study...

POLITICS OF CORRUPTION

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 No Comment2024-12-26T17:09:23+00:00

The EC has expressed concern about the rule of law in Slovakia and was recently considering...

NEW FRONTIERS

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T17:09:34+00:00

TECH WARS US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is leading a carefully crafted initiative to...

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Humaydh SariffodeenDecember 26, 2024No Comment2024-12-26T17:10:56+00:00

The non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) sector plays a vital role in providing essential...

IT INDUSTRY

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T17:11:08+00:00

To thrive in today’s fast-paced and evolving business environment, organisations must foster a culture...

MARITIME SECTOR

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 No Comment2024-12-26T17:11:18+00:00

The sector has experienced upheaval in recent years due to the twin impacts of the COVID-19...

HUMAN RESOURCES

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T17:11:26+00:00

To understand the role of the CPO, we must first look at the evolution of human resources. In the early...

ECONOMIC REVIEW

Humaydh SariffodeenDecember 26, 2024No Comment2024-12-26T17:12:53+00:00

The presidential and parliamentary elections are behind us; and by end November...

THE GREEN ECONOMY

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 No Comment2024-12-26T17:14:45+00:00

The economy and livelihoods depend on natural capital (nature, biodiversity and ecosystem...

AGRICULTURE SECTOR

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T17:13:14+00:00

The need for sustainable urban food production has gained urgency as cities grow and space for...

ECONOMIC REVIEW

Humaydh Sariffodeen November 29, 2024 No Comment2024-11-29T10:59:01+00:00

On the back of five percent GDP growth in the first half of this year, in its Sri Lanka Development...

WORLD VIEW

Humaydh SariffodeenDecember 26, 2024No Comment2024-12-26T17:16:24+00:00

Today’s world is becoming more interconnected with economic activities in one corner of the...

WORKPLACE PILFERAGE

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T17:16:51+00:00

Employee pilferage or theft from within is a troubling challenge for businesses worldwide. This...

SEARCH ENGINES

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T17:17:01+00:00

In the past, if you wanted to look up restaurant or product review, or discover what’s trending in...

MIND POWER

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 No Comment2024-12-26T17:17:10+00:00

Setting a goal is one thing but achieving a transformative result is something else – entirely...

SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS

Humaydh SariffodeenDecember 26, 2024No Comment2024-12-26T16:23:47+00:00

Sri Lanka’s pioneering international magazine is going places – having gone global in April! LMD International’s mission...

YOUTH FORUM

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 No Comment2024-12-26T17:18:09+00:00

Like any nation, Sri Lanka has its positives, flaws and untapped potential. When I think of the...

CINNAMON LIFE FEATURE

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 No Comment2024-12-26T17:18:19+00:00

“The F&B industry has shifted towards prioritising quality over quantity with a strong emphasis...

ETHNIC DISTRICT

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2025-01-07T08:39:11+00:00

Singapore is one of the world’s most visited destinations. This high-energy city offers numerous attractions and experiences, and...

PERERA & SONS BAKERS (PRIVATE) LIMITED

Humaydh SariffodeenJanuary 28, 20252025-01-28T19:10:45+00:00

Perera & Sons Bakers (Private) Limited (P&S), Sri Lanka’s largest quick service restaurant chain, has taken yet another decisive...

AHK SRI LANKA

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T19:08:22+00:00

The Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) welcomed the new year with a spectacular New...

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDIES

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T19:02:13+00:00

Imperial College of Business Studies (ICBS), one of the fastest growing education providers in Sri Lanka known for producing...

NDB BANK

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:56:59+00:00

NDB Bank successfully hosted the Exporter’s Forum on the 24th of January at the Ramrich Hotel, Ja-Ela, bringing together key...

CHILDFUND SRI LANKA

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:50:27+00:00

ChildFund Sri Lanka recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of impactful work in the country. To mark this milestone, the...

GLOBAL BOOKKEEPING SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:47:48+00:00

Niluka Jayasinghe, Managing Director of Global Bookkeeping Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka, has been recognized with two...

MULLENLOWE GROUP

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:42:08+00:00

The MullenLowe Group (MLG) Sri Lanka announced the senior appointment of Mr. Nishant Mehta as VP & Chief Strategy Officer...

SLIIT AND DEAKIN UNIVERSITY

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:35:58+00:00

The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) and Deakin University, Australia are strengthening their two-decade...

MERCANTILE INVESTMENTS

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:32:50+00:00

Mercantile Investments is proud to announce the launch of its 70th and 71st branches in Nelliady and Manipay, further...

BARISTA

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-28T16:05:22+00:00

Barista, Sri Lanka’s largest café chain, opens its 50th outlet, Barista Nawam Mawatha, marking a significant milestone in the...

FADNA

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-28T16:01:23+00:00

In a survey conducted by Professor Ravi Dissanayake and the team of Kelaniya University, it has been revealed that the three...

SYSCO LABS

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-28T15:57:38+00:00

Sysco LABS colleagues received numerous accolades in the Mercantile sports arena throughout 2024. Among its victories, Sysco...

NDB BANK

Humaydh SariffodeenJanuary 28, 20252025-01-28T19:13:38+00:00

NDB Bank marked the vibrant festival of Thai Pongal with a heartwarming celebration organised by the NDB Staff Recreation...

SEYLAN BANK

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T19:04:21+00:00

Seylan Bank PLC’s National Long-Term Rating has been upgraded by two notches to 'A+(lka)' from 'A-(lka)', with a Stable...

SLT-MOBITEL

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:59:27+00:00

Reiterating its technological leadership in mobile technology, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, trialed 5G...

BOC YOUTH LOAN HELPED ME TURN MY PASSION INTO A THRIVING BUSINESS

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:44:45+00:00

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC)...

BOC YOUTH LOAN PAVED THE WAY FOR MY SUCCESS

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 28, 2025 2025-01-28T18:38:58+00:00

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka’s leading financial institution, is empowering young entrepreneurs through its BOC Youth...

CEYLINCO LIFE

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-28T15:45:01+00:00

Life insurance market leader Ceylinco Life is to extend its Green operations model to Sri Lanka’s deep south via a new purpose...

DFCC BANK

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-28T13:30:54+00:00

In a significant initiative identifying the vital role of remittances in Sri Lanka's economy, DFCC Bank has announced an exciting...

NDB BANK

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-28T09:38:29+00:00

NDB Bank proudly announces the launch of TradeLinc, an in-house-developed platform for supply chain finance, reaffirming its...

AMANA BANK

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-28T09:28:48+00:00

Amana Bank recently opened its newest Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Kalpitiya, marking another milestone in the Bank’s...

BANK OF CEYLON

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 23, 2025 2025-01-23T09:11:01+00:00

Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) National Long-Term Rating has been upgraded to ‘AA-(lka)’ from ‘A(lka)’ by Fitch Ratings (Fitch) in their latest rating review...

SEYLAN BANK

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 23, 2025 2025-01-23T08:58:52+00:00

The Bank with a Heart dominated the hockey field in 2024, clinching championships in both the Mercantile Hockey Association (MHA) League and the MHA 9...

HUTCH

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 22, 2025 2025-01-22T12:01:06+00:00

HUTCH, one of Sri Lanka’s premier mobile networks, has partnered with Sirat2sustainability Pvt Ltd to integrate the Sirāt NetZero platform into its...

THE COST OF LIVING

Humaydh SariffodeenJanuary 28, 20252025-01-28T19:42:35+00:00

The PepperCube Cost of Living Index (CLI) registered an uptick in December following seven months of continuous decline. Earlier...

BUSINESS SENTIMENT

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 27, 2025 2025-01-27T12:39:06+00:00

Recent upgrades by international rating agencies and healthy economic indicators have ignited a wave of optimism about biz...

BUSINESS SENTIMENT

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T14:44:24+00:00

The election of a new government has ignited a surge of optimism and speculation about the country’s economic future...

BURNING ISSUES

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T14:57:08+00:00

High taxes remain an unrelenting challenge for business as the corporate community continues to grapple with the prevailing tax...

MICROCOSM

Humaydh SariffodeenDecember 26, 20242024-12-26T16:48:04+00:00

IMF staff and Sri Lankan authorities reached a staff level agreement on economic policies to conclude the third review of Sri...

KEY ECONOMIC DATA

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T16:49:54+00:00

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THE GLOBAL AI INDEX

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T16:55:43+00:00

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TOP OIL PRODUCING COUNTRIES

Humaydh Sariffodeen December 26, 2024 2024-12-26T16:56:49+00:00

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DEEPSEEK HAS RATTLED THE AI INDUSTRY. HERE’S A QUICK LOOK AT OTHER CHINESE AI MODELS

Kasun BasuriyaJanuary 28, 20252025-01-28T22:42:42+00:00

The Chinese artificial intelligence firm DeepSeek has rattled markets with claims that its latest AI model, R1, performs on a par with those of OpenAI, despite using less advanced computer chips and consuming less energy...

DONALD TRUMP HAS BEEN SWORN IN AS THE 47TH US PRESIDENT

Kasun Basuriya January 21, 2025 2025-01-21T10:09:23+00:00

Donald Trump has been sworn in as the 47th US president at his inauguration ceremony in Washington DC....

THE 25 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN 2025

Kasun Basuriya January 17, 2025 2025-01-17T15:17:20+00:00

From bubblegum-coloured lakes in Australia to a solar-powered safari camp in Botswana, these are BBC journalists' top destinations this year...

ISRAEL AND HAMAS AGREE TO GAZA CEASEFIRE AND HOSTAGE DEAL

Kasun Basuriya January 16, 2025 2025-01-16T09:53:47+00:00

Three female Israeli civilian hostages are expected to be released on the first day of the ceasefire agreed by Israel and Hamas...

UN PREDICTS WORLD ECONOMIC GROWTH TO REMAIN AT 2.8% IN 2025

Humaydh Sariffodeen January 11, 2025 2025-01-11T07:43:11+00:00

Global economic growth is projected to remain at 2.8% in 2025, unchanged from...

TRUMP IS NAMED TIME’S PERSON OF THE YEAR AND RINGS THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE’S OPENING BELL

Kasun Basuriya December 12, 2024 2024-12-12T22:10:31+00:00

President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized for the second time by Time magazine as its person of the year...

SRI LANKA TOURISM TO LAUNCH UNIFIED NATIONAL BRAND FROM JANUARY

Humaydh Sariffodeen November 20, 2024 2024-11-20T11:19:57+00:00

Sri Lanka Tourism is set to unveil a unified national brand in January instead of going ahead with campaign taglines, aiming to...

SRI LANKA PRESIDENT KEEPS FINANCE MINISTER ROLE, REAPPOINTS AMARASURIYA AS PRIME MINISTER

Humaydh Sariffodeen November 18, 2024 2024-11-18T16:08:53+00:00

Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya waves to her party National People's Power (NPP) supporters…...

ONLINE FEATURES

INSPIRING HOPE

Humaydh SariffodeenSeptember 27, 20242024-09-27T17:44:45+00:00

During my school holidays, I decided to volunteer with a Sri Lankan non-profit organization based in Moratuwa. I had the...

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CARE AND SUPPORT

Humaydh Sariffodeen October 30, 2023 2023-10-30T14:07:09+00:00

Care work and housework sustains families and communities. It enables people to enter the workforce, contributes to economies as well as...

SOVEREIGN DEBT RESTRUCTURING

Humaydh Sariffodeen September 19, 2023 2023-09-20T15:25:48+00:00

The Government of Sri Lanka has outlined its expectations to conclude its sovereign debt restructuring expeditiously to regain debt sustainability...

MINDFUL SOLUTIONS WITH MO GAWDAT

Humaydh Sariffodeen September 5, 2023 2023-09-05T16:02:49+00:00

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts hosted Mo Gawdat, the former Chief Business Officer of Google X and Best-selling author...

COMMUNITY-LED RECYCLABLE WASTE COLLECTION

Humaydh Sariffodeen September 4, 2023 2023-09-04T09:58:46+00:00

Solid waste management is identified as a critical social, environmental, and health issue with a multitude of economic...

THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION

Tharindu Perera May 16, 2023 2023-05-16T12:39:38+00:00

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) initiated a 1.5 million USD project via funding from China as part of the South-South Cooperation...

6TH INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT FORUM

Tharindu Perera February 21, 2023 2023-02-21T20:03:44+00:00

the 6th International Investment Forum (IIF) took place online. A total of 20 speakers presented their companies and offered interested viewers exciting insights...

ELECTRICITY CRISIS

Tharindu Perera November 10, 2022 2022-11-10T20:08:38+00:00

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic crisis revealed vulnerabilities in the Sri Lankan economy and weakened its economic state...

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