Low-income countries are often advised to prioritize investment in their trade infrastructure to better connect to international markets, and garner the benefits of a more open trade regime. 

Rising protectionist sentiment in the West and a dramatic decline in global trade since 2011 have led many to speculate that Asia’s era of export-led growth will end soon.

As the county’s tea industry and tea plantations are grappling with multiple challenges stemming from overused soil, poor harvests, climatic hazards and declining demand, a Sri Lankan tea planter has taken the road less travelled to overcome th

US President Donald Trump recently signed executive orders to withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Both moves suggest his pre-election rhetoric of criticizing the cu

Agriculture is one of the main sectors impacted by the impacts of climate change and its effects are very much felt due to the dependency on the natural resources that this livelihood has. Among the impacts on the agriculture sector are the impacts o

The world saw radical changes at just the beginning of the 21st century compared to what it saw during the whole of 20th century. Evolving at an unprecedented rate is the global economic landscape and with it the working environment.

The National Centre for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), a conservative think tank recently in the US requested Apple to refrain from putting money in green energy projects that were not profitable. The chief executive of Apple Tim Cook shot back sayi

Governments across the Asia Pacific have been searching for a path forward since President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). 

Business leaders talk about ‘maximizing value’, but when you look at their actions you will realise that their organisations don’t maximize value; they minimize the number and magnitude of bad things that can happen to them. 

Margin trading is a popular form of investing in the stock market. What do we mean by margin trading? Buying on margin is borrowing money to purchase stocks. You can think of it as a loan. 

For decades before and after Sri Lanka’s independence in 1948, India’s relations with the island nation were political and adversarial.

So, whether the liberal world likes it or not, The Donald has been elected the President of the United States. It is the will of the people of that country and the silent majority has spoken, rightly or wrongly.

The furore that erupted around President Trump’s truncated telephone call with Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull last week underlined the problems that not only Australia but partners from Berlin to Tokyo are now being forced to

PROJECT SYNDICATE: If there is one thing at which China’s leaders truly excel, it is the use of economic tools to advance their country’s geostrategic interests. 

For about three decades, much of ASEAN has experienced strong growth driven by exports, demographics and growing middle-class wealth. But as we enter a new year, only one thing is certain:  forecasting is difficult. 

As international commerce becomes more dynamic and more complex, trading parties need faster payment methods electronically in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

“Geographic facts do not change, but their meaning for foreign policy will.” -Nicholas J. Spykman A new world order has begun with roles interchanging. The US, as the leader of the free world and the architect of globalization, is advocat

In October 2011, then US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton outlined a new foreign policy vision for the US that rebalanced its focus to East Asia and the Pacific from the Middle East.

It has now become a national pastime for howls and protests on our streets on a daily basis. 

Many hesitate to enter the market due to common myths about the stock market. An informed investor will adopt a critical approach towards these myths. Thus, the article will discuss common myths that prevail in society.  

By now, after reading the previous instalments, you would have realised how the renewal exercises are important to your company’s development. However, a word of caution needs to be offered. 

The Japanese are known for their obsession with cleanliness. They are also known for their high quality and productivity. There is obviously a connection. 

REUTERS China signed a deal with Sri Lanka late last year to further develop the strategic port of Hambantota and build a huge industrial zone nearby, a key part of Beijing’s ambitions to create a modern-day “Silk Road” across Asia.

Transparency in the business world—think of buyers and sellers rating each other on eBay, Airbnb and Uber—is generally considered a good thing. It accelerates information gathering, helps people coordinate their efforts and makes those in

The South Asian Regional Cooperation (SAARC) seems to have reached its nadir.

I plagiarized the name of this article from the heart-wrenching book by Alan Paton, which carried the same title. 

Growth is essential for improving the lives of people in low-income countries and it should benefit all parts of society.

In a bold effort to ensure Sri Lanka’s payments industry landscape continues to revolutionize and stay abreast with the latest global trends, LankaClear unveiled another groundbreaking initiative with an ambitious objective to drive 20 percent

One of the most widely read business newspapers in India turned broadsheet on 12 September 2016, defying the trend in developed countries to go digital only, creating more space for editorial and advertising content. 

During the past few years, several data breaches have made global headlines. You may remember the Target Stores data breach in 2013 that put the credit card numbers and personal information of millions of people into the hands of cybercriminals. Acco