Social media have ascertained a dynamic and organic rapport with politics. Smartly hijacking the command print and broadcast media had over public affairs, now social media determine, to a large extent, how we are governed and by whom.

Social media have ascertained a dynamic and organic rapport with politics. Smartly hijacking the command print and broadcast media had over public affairs, now social media determine, to a large extent, how we are governed and by whom.

The ongoing battle between the US and the Chinese tech giant, Huawei, is escalating due to both parties’ eagerness to dominate 5G technology, the next major globa ltechnological revolution.It will define the future of the world wide web, creating a

Today most people think of gaming, virtual reality glasses and video when asked about virtual reality. The concepts of virtual reality in these areas have been around for some years, but what if we look beyond the media space. Do you realize that the

The world stands on the brink of a Fourth Industrial Revolution, where dramatic changes in technological advancements will have profound impacts on the future employment landscape and skill requirements. This means that engaging in lifelong learning

One of the key growth drivers of the global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is the use of LPG as a cooking fuel, primarily seen growing rapidly in countries in the Asia-Pacific, Africa and South and Central American regions. This segment account

In the aftermath of the disruption caused by the tragic events on Easter morning, on April 21, 2019, the Board of Investment (BOI), represented by its Media and Publicity Director Dilip S. Samarasinghe, spoke to Kyoto, Japan’s Tosslec Co. Ltd Presi

In Sri Lanka, fabricated stories posing as serious journalism is gradually becoming the order of the day and is not likely to go away as they have become a means for some unscrupulous writers to make money and potentially influence public opinion for

Sri Lanka tourism is currently going through a major crisis as a result of the devastation of the Easter 2019 terrorist attacks.

From a purely individualistic point of view, working in government can seem as a great choice. Government jobs come with perks; allowances of all natures and a guarantee that even if you underperform, the worst that can happen to you is a transfer

November 2015. France was in the middle of the worst conflict situation since WW II. Coordinated bomb and assassination attacks were carried out by the IS terrorists. The first of them took place in Saint-Denis, near the Stade de France in a friendl

Everything is inter-connected in this globalized world, as nothing can prevail in isolation, be it economic or political. What the public expects from a democratically-elected government is to create a conducive business environment, more employment

The impact of the local government elections on the political system has been unbelievable and decisive. According to newspapers, President Maithripala Sirisena has asked Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to step down after the local elections deba

In a bid to strengthen economic relations, Sri Lanka and Singapore signed a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) on January 23, 2018. In spite of the two islands’ decades of warm diplomatic relations, Singapore comprised only 1.1 percent of Sri

Just over a year into production cuts lead by OPEC and Russia, oil markets in Asia have tightened noticeably as significant amounts of excess crude have been taken off tankers used for storage and delivered to customers across 

As a leader it is our job to focus on getting things done on time with acceptable quality and within the allocated budget.

Elaborating on the ramifications of the many changes happening in the local healthcare sector, Sri Lanka Chamber of Pharmaceutical Industries (SLCPI) Chairman Shyam Sathasivam called for greater partnership between the public and private sector stake

Against the backdrop of waning integration impulses in the developed world, the largest developing economies are forging ahead with new initiatives directed at revitalizing regional integration.

We are a government-owned company with statuary powers to manage and develop civil airports in Sri Lanka. That includes Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) and Colombo Airport Ratmalana. 

It is accepted that politics always shapes the economy but there can be cases where the economy decides politics. The results of the recently held local government election have made a platform where not only the rulers but also the business people c

“Sri Lanka’s ruling alliance was humiliated in Saturday’s local elections as the party of former strongman President Mahinda Rajapakse pulled off a stunning landslide victory,” foreign media reported last Sunday.  

Following is a speech delivered by Admiral Dr. Jayanath Colombage, Director of the Center for Indo-Lanka relations of the Pathfinder foundation at the joint symposium conducted by the Institute of South Asian Studies of the National University of Sin

The recent nabbing of a frozen pangolin in the kitchens of a Chinese restaurant in the heart of Colombo has shed a much-needed spotlight on the importance of curbing the illegal exploitation of these shy mammals, which are a globally endangered speci

This week’s State of the Union (SOTU) address by American President Donald J. Trump offers instructive lessons on CEO communication. Immediately after his address, Trump’s job approval rating shot up from 32 percent to 42 percent (CNN). H

China and India have a complex and prickly relationship: a consequence of geography, history and recent experiences between the two. An unresolved territorial and border dispute led to a brief war between the two countries in October 1962 and the hum

The cities in emerging markets are driving for the most significant economic growth regionally and globally. Research projections show that 440 emerging market cities will account for close to half of the expected global gross domestic product growth

Record-breaking foreign investment in the Sri Lankan stock market has continued into 2018, with Rs.4 billion in net foreign purchases during the month of January – a new record for the first month of any given year. The month recorded Rs.10.7 b

In 2017, Sri Lanka’s country score in the Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) declined to 4.09 out of 7. This is the lowest score Sri Lanka has received since 2010. Sri Lanka’s ranking in 2017 also declined to 85th out of 137. This is the

Getting rid of colonial education methods such as the examination-oriented teaching process and colonial education law— as independent Sri Lanka still does not have an education law— were highlighted at a recent forum organised by the Ins

Another important provision included is found at section 69 of the proposed bill, which imposes an obligation on an auditor of a market institution to inform the respective board of directors, with a copy to the commission, in instances where (a) any