The quality of data used in every business is more important in today’s global business landscape. Our world is changing at a rapid pace as organizations and societies are digitizing faster and moving online and mobile to conduct business. We h

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s report on “Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability” says: “Climate change without adaptation could potentially affect the farm livelihood and all aspec

On the invitation extended by the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE), K. J. Weerasinghe Advisor to the Ministry of Strategy Development an International Trade, and Chief Negotiator of the Government, related to the free trade agreements (FTA) with S

Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) Vice Chancellor Prof. Lalith Gamage.

Tourism is an industry that is filled with endless opportunities. For example, being an experienced hotelier can guide a person to be an entrepreneur – to move into their own ventures such as to have five-star venues, boutique hotels and many m

Credit Risk Management (CRM), as is understood and practiced following its introduction in Basel I way back in 1988, is fast undergoing seminal changes more so after Global Financial Crisis (GFC) - 2008.

With the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) now firmly enshrined in the Chinese Communist Party constitution, it is safe to assume that this flagship project of President Xi Jinping will continue long after the country’s most powerful leader since

Events, as they say in politics, have conspired to force President Maithripala Sirisena to reshuffle his cabinet, to sharpen the government and to shine. Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe decided to reshuffle the cabinet of ministers t

Finance State Minister Eran Wickramaratne, addressing Investor Forum 2018 in Mumbai recently, has said that the government has formulated plans to increase the per capita income to US $ 5,000 and foreign direct investments (FDIs) to US $ 5 billion pe

The ban on polythene that is equal to or less than 20 microns, in September 2017, was a point of debate, of course at the time it was implemented by the government. 

The Local Government elections held on February 10, 2018 was to elect 8,293 members to 341 local authorities (24 municipalities, 41 urban councils and 276 divisional councils – Pradeshiya Sabas). This is the largest election held so far in Sri

Like many Sri Lankans across the country, I joined Sri Lanka’s 70th Independence Day festivities earlier this month. This was undoubtedly a joyful moment and proof of the country’s dynamism and stability. At 70, Sri Lanka has accomplished

LAUNCESTON, Australia: If you were looking for signs that the liquefied natural gas (LNG) merry-go-round is starting to spin a little faster, the announcement of a planned massive expansion in Papua New Guinea is ample evidence.

A landmark study co-authored by a Sri Lankan economist has found that income inequality at district level in Sri Lanka falls when natural disasters strike, which presents key takeaways for how policymakers should respond to disaster relief in the fut

Deepani is a Grade 10 student who loves mathematics and science. Her parents are delighted and encourage her to continue in these fields, assuring her that she will have a bright future. But Deepani is worried that she is not learning all that she sh

We tend to discuss the benefits of regional trading blocs such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and European Union (EU) simply from the perspective of low trade barriers and ensuing gr

The World Bank estimates that 54.3 percent of global population now lives in cities and this proportion will continue to rise.

Investors worldwide are increasingly becoming aware about the environmental, social and governance (ESG) footprint of companies. Think about energy efficiency and positive community contribution or, at the other extreme, oil spills and corporate scan

Fifteen local and foreign property and financial consultancy firms and investment bankers have forwarded proposals for the role of transaction advisor to the government on the sale of Hilton Colombo and the Grand Hyatt Colombo hotels.

The Punjab National Bank branch in south Mumbai sits just down the road from both the Bombay Stock Exchange and the Reserve Bank of India, at a physical centre of one of the world’s fastest growing major economies.

Outside the boundaries of the Diyasaru Park, traffic is locked bumper-to-bumper but inside is a wetland paradise. A long walking path winds its way through 60 acres of carefully restored wetlands, complete with narrow streams covered in pink lotus fl

A permanent shift in the international prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been taking place during the past few months fuelled mainly by the price fluctuations of the Saudi Aramco contract price (CP) of LPG. The Saudi Armaco CP is the key gl

The traditional role played by economists is restricted to forecasting economic issues, outlining the ways in which they can be economically tackled and finally contributing towards economic policy-making. Hence, one can criticize that economists pla

Sri Lanka’s trading pattern has been such that the two largest markets for its exports are the United States of America (USA) and United Kingdom (UK). Regionally, Europe is the single largest market for Sri Lanka’s exports.

Van Gogh’s famous painting of ‘Potato Eaters’ depicts a family of poor peasants seated around a dinner table eating their staple fare. The artist confessed that this work is deeply reflective of the hard work that Dutch peasants hav

Following is an interview with international trade finance expert Gary Collyer.  The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) will be hosting an international trade finance seminar on ‘Past Challenges and Future Opportunities in

Agriculture plays a critical role in economic growth, poverty reduction and food security. The demand for agricultural commodities is increasing, as the world’s population surges to an anticipated nine billion by 2050.

First it was passwords. Then it was fingerprints. Now it is iris and facial recognition. The latest features on your smartphone are a key part of the evolving banking experience. 

The Invest Sri Lanka Investor Forum organised by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in association with the CSE member firms, listed companies and supported by Asia Securities (event sponsor) an

Sri Lanka’s poor stands to gain big benefits if more economic freedoms are given, while the businesses and foreign investors will also be encouraged, the participants of the Economic Freedom Summit by Advocata Institute, a free market think tan