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24 Jul 2017 - 0 - 2310
Sri Lanka’s fuel bill has been spiralling as of late. According to a recent Central Bank press release on the external sector performance, the petroleum purchases for the first four months of 2017 were estimated at US $ 1.2 billion. This represents a colossal 75 percent increase in the value of such imports, when compared to the tabulated estimates for the corresponding period last year.
24 Jul 2017 - 0 - 4273
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are two countries that continue their friendly relationship for a long time in the economic and political areas, especially as members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) dedicated to South Asian cooperation. Recently, President Maithripala Sirisena visited Bangladesh further strengthening the bilateral ties between the two nations.
24 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1631
One of the key aspects of the spatial leadership approach lies in the creation of shared meaning amongst the group being led. Although this would seem like a very obvious and straightforward thing to do, it seems to be done rather poorly in most organisations. Why is this and how can meaning be better shared?
21 Jul 2017 - 0 - 3170
The development of a country is undeniably a broader concept and a long-term process underpinned by key strategies in numerous domains in a country. Sri Lanka will be commemorating its 70th Independence Day by February 4, 2018 and it will be imperative to look back at the post-independence era and recall the lessons learnt during the seven decades.
19 Jul 2017 - 0 - 2197
It is not very difficult to explain our nation’s mentality. We are a country misled by wrong definitions and misperceptions. Our definition for patriotism, friendship, love, religion, education, sports and many other perspectives of life has been off track since the beginning.
19 Jul 2017 - 0 - 2997
The Hindu: People in Batticaloa, one of the poorest districts in Sri Lanka, are badly hit by ‘predatory’ microfinance loans with exorbitant interest rates.
19 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1932
Last week, a TV channel and a newspaper highlighted that a project that had been submitted for approval to the Board of Investment (BOI) had been approved without proper assessments being done. This type of negative publicity can result in the credibility of the BOI and its integrity being questioned.
17 Jul 2017 - 0 - 2953
The Oscar-winning film, ‘The King’s Speech’, is a treat to watch. England’s Prince Albert must ascend the throne as King George VI, but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, his wife - Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, a speech therapist, to help him overcome his problem.
14 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1969
Imagine reading this in your daily newspaper: Since 1970, when France reached the high-income status, its per capita income has been sandwiched between those of the Republic of Korea and Switzerland.
14 Jul 2017 - 0 - 6906
Commercial cultivation of passion fruits in dry rural villages around Sri Lanka’s North-Central Province of Anuradhapura is fast turning into an economic ‘game changer’ transforming the livelihoods of hundreds of poor families in overcoming poverty.
13 Jul 2017 - 0 - 3156
We, as Sri Lankans, can boast of the high literacy rate mainly achieved through free education prevalent in the country, amidst so many setbacks, so long as the employers seek literacy only from their employees. Unfortunately, that era has gone long ago, leaving its outdated education system, that still delivers results, the validity of which is challenged.
13 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1706
We all know that if global warming continues unchecked, there will be dire consequences for the environment. But economies will also be severely affected.
12 Jul 2017 - 0 - 2041
President Maithripala Sirisena this week said that anyone watching TV would feel there is no government. While some people may argue that it is a creation of some sections of the media and opposition, some others would say it is the actual state of the country, where there is no discipline or order and often decisions are not thought through by people of substance.
10 Jul 2017 - 0 - 3219
When it comes to personal finance and the accumulation of wealth, few subjects are more talked about than stocks. It’s easy to understand why: investing in the stock market is thrilling. But on this financial roller-coaster ride, we all want to experience positive returns.
10 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1921
I was teaching leadership at a French telecom company several years ago, and the CEO visited on the last day of the programme to take presentations from participants focused on a question he had provided them earlier in the week. The question was, “How can we become more courageous as a company?”
10 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1943
In the 21st century, those who are changing the world aren’t just leaders; they’re engagers. The same theory applies to the corporate sector.
07 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1985
Nearly 60 years ago, a little-known band called the Beatles arrived in Hamburg, got a haircut, recorded their first song and found their sound.
07 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1503
We, Sri Lankans, are a capable, talented and hard-working lot. Yes, we are, in selective
05 Jul 2017 - 0 - 4149
Sri Lanka, though a developing country, has been performing well with regard to human development
05 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1618
The Great Place to Work Institute for the fifth consecutive time recognized some of the best workplaces in the country recently. The keynote speaker, bestselling author Bob Lee, expressed his surprise at the extent to which the best workplaces in Sri Lanka are up there with the best workplaces in the world. However, he said there is room for improvement.
04 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1893
Everyone needs to earn money to lead a happy life, getting their needs and wants fulfilled. Therefore, no one can live without money. They either earn or depend on someone who earns money. People are allowed to earn and gather wealth aplenty, as per their religion and the law in the country.
04 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1556
Equity markets in Asia ex-Japan have had their best start to the year since 2009, rising almost 20 percent in US dollar terms. China and Korea – our preferred markets – have led the pack, posting gains of 25 percent and 21 percent, respectively.
03 Jul 2017 - 0 - 5439
Nimal Tillakeratne took over as Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC) CEO earlier this year. A 40-year veteran of the banking industry and a proponent of information technology, he is tasked with growing the young bank under the current challenging conditions. Mirror Business sat down with him for a chat on PABC and the banking industry
03 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1620
It has been over sixty years since IBM introduced the first disk, the IBM 350, which was the size of a large wardrobe, with a capacity for storage of 3.75MB.
03 Jul 2017 - 0 - 1511
What does it mean to be a visionary business leader? Vision in business requires that you clearly see where you choose to be in future and formulate the necessary steps to get your organisation there. Creating and sustaining a vision for an organisation calls for discipline and creativity.
30 Jun 2017 - 0 - 1674
Over the years, people have pursued the acquisition of all kinds of skills towards success. It is still a commendable and a relevant thing to do;
29 Jun 2017 - 0 - 2145
Asia’s cities are the engines of incredible economic growth. For many countries, they generate over 80 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and improve the lives of millions of people.
29 Jun 2017 - 0 - 1632
The dawn of the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings with the promise of further human advancement. And yet, while humanity should be aspiring for a better life, disturbing events like the terrorist attacks in Manchester, London and the Philippines and the recent white phosphorus attack in Raqqa, Syria, point to humanity’s burial of its own journey toward a better world.
28 Jun 2017 - 0 - 3740
Sri Lanka’s overall exports to the European Union (EU) can increase by US $ 480 million – almost 15 percent on average – from the current earnings of US $ 3,275 million to US $ 3,756 million, as a result of regaining the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP Plus) benefit, according to the preliminary estimates using a partial equilibrium model.
28 Jun 2017 - 0 - 1892
There is now a commitment to increase the number of students entering universities by 2020 and also to allocate more funds for vocational training. The current intake to government universities is around 25,000 per year. Nearly 60 percent (150,000) of the students, who sit for the exam and satisfy the minimum requirement, cannot enter the universities. While this proposal is certainly a positive move,
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