Is Zuckerberg the new Steve Jobs?

There’s no better time to make the comparison between Apple’s legendary founder, Steve Jobs and Facebook’s cherub-faced creator Mark Zuckerberg.

Booming investments in overseas NR plantations

The prevalence of high price of natural rubber, although very volatile, over the last few years, has stimulated many countries to show keen interest in investing in overseas rubber plantations, which is believed to be a safe move. But some pundits believe that the steady rise in NR which peaked in 2011 is in for a fall from 2012 onwards, mainly due to increased output expected to be contributed by new plantations across the NR producing countries

Lankans need change in attitude

Having completed three years after eradicating terrorism, this is an ideal time for all of us to look back and analyse our recent achievements in many aspects such as social, economic, etc. Thus, citizens of a country who suffered almost three decades terrorism brutality need to rethink about the way they live their lives. Hence, people have to have a change in their attitude in order to move forward towards sustainable development.

Indian nuclear power generation and impact on Sri Lanka

India with a population of 1.1billion is the fifth largest consumer of energy, and by 2030 it is expected to become the third largest. overtaking Japan and the Russian Federation.

Hayleys launches first pesticide-free termite protection system

A new paradigm in subterranean termite protection for buildings has been introduced to Sri Lanka by the Hayleys Group to offer an eco-friendly long-term solution for a problem that affects an estimated one in five houses in the country.

China in Africa and lessons for Sri Lanka

For a continent that attributes itself to man’s evolution some 6 million years ago and reminds us our roots are in Africa, there is little other than famine, drought, poverty, disease, poor leadership, religious conflicts, ethnic conflicts that depicts Africa.

A well-run staff meeting leads to positive results

Staff meetings have become a vital and inevitable part of day-to-day business. If conducted with proper etiquette, all participants – including the leader can leave the meeting with that warm feeling that they have accomplished a lot,

Dos and don’ts in the primary market

The key function of the primary market is to facilitate capital growth by enabling individuals to convert savings into investments. It facilitates companies to issue new stocks to raise money directly from households for business expansion or to meet financial obligations.

The Fortress recognized among Asia Pacific’s best hotels

The best hotels, hotel architecture, interiors, construction and design across the entire Asia Pacific region were celebrated at the J W Marriott Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on April 27.

Ceylinco Insurance (General) rewards top performers

Ceylinco Insurance – General recognised and handsomely rewarded its dynamic and dedicated sales team, at the recently concluded Annual Sales Conference and Awards Ceremony 2011.

NR supply uncertainty and price boom

By Dr. N.Yogaratnam Expectations of a faster global economic growth have been partly dampened by worries of China’s economic slowdown and higher energy prices even as outlook for the U.S. and Japan has brightened.

Free hand vital to tackle market issues – SEC Chief

By Indika Sakalasooriya Q:Has your perception about Colombo Stock Exchange changed after becoming the regulator? Well, Colombo Stock Exchange compared to some of the more mature capital markets was not really performing up to expectations. I’m not talking about volumes, but the regulatory aspects of the market...........

The business of IT: Sri Lanka aims for the cloud

By Chrishan Fernando The world has become highly instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent: From our food and water, to our energy, homes and transportation, to our cities and government and, of course, our businesses. ‘Gadgets, mobility, connectivity and speed’ is the axiom of today’s technology-driven world.

Meaningful conflict at workplace is a win-win strategy

If you are a manager or a supervisor who would conduct regular meetings with your team members, the following scenario might be a common experience for you.   You discuss with the participants about an important issue, offer your recommendation then ask the question: “Are we all agreed on this?” All team members agree in unison but upon leaving the room, (give or take five minutes) majority of the same people begin to complain a

Does PR industry in Sri Lanka add value to the media?

The media in Sri Lanka both print, electronic and even the internet is being well regulated. The words regulation and media at first sight may seem like acronyms, since free media may sometimes be perceived as unregulated to the uninitiated. But to insiders, it is well-known that there are many rules, regulations and norms that apply.  Journalists cannot write stories without proper sourcing, checking and being mindful of defamation laws or

Innovation is good for entrepreneurship, but being pragmatic helps

Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Sri Lanka – especially the start-ups initiated by enterprising young women. Every day, you hear of one more designer boutique, one more cupcake venture and one more young woman, talented, ambitious and capable, announce launching her own brand or her own label.

Sethusamudram and its impact on Sri Lanka

HOW I SEE IT - by DULIP JAYAWARDENA An article I wrote on the above subject nearly a year back and published in the Business section of the Daily Mirror gave a summary of the above project and invited the attention of the readers the dramatic turn of events the project took in May 2007 when Dr Subramanian Swamy of the Baratiya Janatha Party (BJP)...

Sri Lanka may miss 2012 growth projection -CB

REUTERS: Sri Lanka may miss its 2012 growth projections due to the slower recovery in advanced economies and unfavourable developments in export markets, Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal yesterday. The Central Bank in March cut its projection for growth in the island nation’s US $ 59 billion economy to 7.2 percent from the 8 percent forecast set in January.

The science of executive pay and perks

By Dinesh Weerakkody Recently, I was asked to speak to a group of senior executives on how the executive pay and perks should and must be structured.

IMF, World Bank and future of Third World nations

By Shenali Waduge 60 years after the IMF and the World Bank took on the onerous task to promote growth and to rebuild nations, why is it that half of the world of 7 billion people still live on less than a dollar a day, 3 billion have no access to sanitation, 2 billion have no access to electricity,

Lanka IOC to get new MD

Lanka Indian Oil Company PLC (LIOC) is to get Subodh Dakwale as its new Managing Director, who is expected to assume duties tomorrow

Buffett says he has prostate cancer

Berkshire Hathaway Inc Chief Executive and legendary investor Warren Buffett said he has stage 1 prostate cancer and will begin a two-month treatment in mid-July consisting of daily radiation treatments