Opinion: Untold Lessons – Economic Insights from History for Sri Lanka’s Crisis
by M. Rizwan Muzzammil With a new government in power, Sri Lanka finds itself grappling with immense economic challenges. The burden of enormous debts …
by M. Rizwan Muzzammil With a new government in power, Sri Lanka finds itself grappling with immense economic challenges. The burden of enormous debts …
By Jithendra Antonio In a rapidly evolving landscape marked by relentless technological advancement, the education system of Sri Lanka faces a pivotal moment …
By Jekhan Aruliah “If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger”. This slogan could have been written for Artificial Intelligence. Actually it was …
By Jekhan Aruliah I often walk past the SLIIT Northern Uni building in Jaffna at the junction of Arasadi and Palaly Road on my way from my place to Jaffna …
By Rashmi Anupama, Chaya Dissanayake, and Dr Asanka Wijesinghe In a mid-October 2024 meeting with the European Union (EU) Ambassador, Sri Lanka reaffirmed its …
By Chethana Ranathunga and Yasu-e Karunaratne Edussuriya A coalition that previously held only three seats has achieved a sweeping victory in Sri Lanka’s …
By Jithendra Antonio Amidst the sweeping wave of digital transformation, Sri Lanka stands at a consequential inflection point. While government decisions often …
A ground-breaking study by researchers Saviesha Samaraweera and Isuru Manawadu from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura sheds light on an overlooked …
By Uddeepa Peiris Sri Lanka’s new government and cabinet, ushered in with promises of change and progress, face the crucial task of meeting public …
By Dr Asanka Wijesinghe Now that the United States (US) election has concluded, what direction will the US’s trade policy be headed? This is one of the …
By Dr Pulasthi Amarasinghe Sri Lanka is reaching a critical point as a result of poor access to affordable, nutritious food. Nutritional security has taken a …
By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka, emerging from economic upheaval, the nation’s capital markets hold unprecedented promise, not only for financial gains but as …
Introduction Sri Lanka is at a pivotal moment in its economic development journey, with a fresh political climate following recent elections and numerous …
By Jithendra Antonio In a country where corruption has long infiltrated both public and private sectors, Sri Lanka approaches a critical juncture, where …
By Jithendra Antonio In a world increasingly fragmented by geopolitical conflict, Sri Lanka has a remarkable opportunity to establish itself as a sanctuary for …
By Himani Vithanage Sri Lanka experienced six consecutive quarters of negative economic growth up to the third quarter of 2023. This downturn has had a …
By Priyanka Jayawardena Earlier this year, Sri Lanka introduced major changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system. The VAT rate increased from 15% to 18%, and …
By Uddeepa Peiris What More Can Sri Lanka’s Government Do? Strategies to Solidify Economic Progress Post-Elections While the recent presidential elections in …
By Sulochana Silva and Rashmi Anupama Sri Lanka’s recent Value Added Tax (VAT) revisions have placed a heavier burden on lower-income households, who now …
By Jithendra Antonio A Nation at the Crossroads Sri Lanka’s currency, the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR), has faced an unrelenting battle over the years, weakening …