The outgoing World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Manager for Maldives and Sri Lanka, Chiyo …
By Indika Hettiarachchi As Sri Lankan economy is recovering from the economic crisis, there are lot of discussions on catalyzing the ailing micro, small and …
By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka is at a critical juncture. Ranked 116th out of 182 countries on the climate vulnerability index, the nation faces escalating …
by M. Rizwan Muzzammil Introduction Both Sweden and Sri Lanka profess to follow Democratic Socialism. But Sweden has seemingly produced a more successful …
By Chaya Dissanayake and Rashmi Anupama The global demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) is projected to reach a staggering 80 million units by 2050, with the …
By Lakshila Wanigasinghe: Ringing in the new year for Sri Lankans was an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) rate to 18% and a withdrawal of tax …
By Dr Bilesha Weeraratne, Piyumi Ranadewa and Manisha Weeraddana: Introduction Remittances carry vast economic implications for recipient countries at both …
By Dr Sayuru Samarasundera: Taking paracetamol when you are having a headache or bandaging your child's scrap when the child got hurt while playing does not …
By Dr Lakmini Fernando Realising Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 requires substantial investment allocation, especially for developing economies …
By Jekhan Aruliah For all its catastrophic consequences COVID-19 lockdowns at least had a silver lining for Sri Lanka’s towns and cities beyond the Western …
By Manisha Weeraddana In a small roadside hut in Nattandiya, Asoka Malini, a returnee migrant worker, spends her days with a handful of vegetables. She …
By Kimuthu Kiringoda and Himani Vithanage In Sri Lanka, only 7.7% of working-age females are engaged in formal employment with decent wages and decent working …
By Nilupulee Rathnayake Having weathered a challenging period marked by a deep economic crisis, Sri Lanka is now demonstrating positive signs of an economic …
By Jekhan Aruliah Entrepreneurs turn ideas into business and money. Rubbish rescued from tips make valuable construction materials and fuels. Microwave ovens …
By M. Rizwan Muzzammil According to an article in ‘The Diplomat’ (2nd Oct 23), the Sri Lankan government has committed to supplying 70% of its domestic …
By Daniel Alphonsus Three million tourists are set to visit our shores next year. We will issue nearly as many online visas - millions too many. ETAs are a …
By Janaka Ediriweera Dr. Corrie Block, an Organizational Behavior Expert and a business coach in the UAE, asks, ‘If you were to go in for heart surgery, buy …
By Jekhan Aruliah K.Suganthon was only 21 when he setup his first business back in 2003. With the Sri Lanka Civil War simmering in an uneasy ultimately …
By Kamil Kuthubdeen As Asian economies grapple with the challenges of growing interest rates and diminishing export demand, Sri Lanka, in comparison, stands as …
By Ruwan Samaraweera Written ahead of World Elephant Day, observed on 12 August 2023. Introduction On World Elephant Day, attention turns to the unique …