SURVIVAL STRATEGY Compiled by Yamini Sequeira DIVERSIFICATION IMPETUS Lahiru Jayasinghe asserts that diversification is a panacea for survival “Innovation is crucial, particularly in today’s competitive business environment. Diversified groups have innovated products and processes to surmount difficulties amid Sri Lanka’s…
REALITY CHECK The latest pronouncements by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) puts Sri Lanka’s economic plight in perspective – even though we are witnessing tepid growth amid continued hardships! “Sri Lanka’s economy is projected to witness moderate…
GENDER EQUALITY THROUGH AI Merilee Kern shares extracts from a Q&A on how tech is levelling the workplace playing field It is essential to approach artificial intelligence with a critical eye, and recognise its potential to both challenge and reinforce…
THE NEED FOR INCLUSIVITY Dr. Jehan Perera delineates the hardware and software of reconciliation President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s presidency has been marked by challenges ranging from economic crises to ethnic issues. While his decisive actions have been praised, there remains a…
SRI LANKA’S IMF TIGHTROPE Tamara Rebeira reviews progress amid political and governance challenges Following a brief wait, Sri Lanka reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF on economic policies, concluding the second review of the four-year bailout programme in March.…
Sithumina Jayasundara UNDERWRITING THE FUTURE The strategic role of insurance in mitigating risks and facilitating progress Primary aim of insurance To offer individuals and businesses financial protection against various risks, such as property damage, liability and loss of income. More…
ELECTIONS ARE FOR THE PEOPLE Democracy forced Senegal’s President Macky Sall to hold the election he wanted to postpone – Rajika Jayatilake reports Leaders of governments across the world remember those who voted them into power only when they face…
Fazmina Imamudeen explores our wacky and wonderful world PORTABLE X-RAY Radiographer Sam Pilkington’s assertion about portable X-ray machines being lifesaving tools sparks a deeper exploration into their transformative impact on modern healthcare. These compact machines are reshaping the diagnostic landscape…
A QUESTION OF TECH ETHICS Ruwandi Perera tackles the conundrum of living with AI powered chatbots Like or hate it, chatbots powered by generative AI technology are here to stay – and we’re using them! We may or may not…
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring talks with sovereign bond holders are awaiting clarity on how the International Monetary Fund assesses securities linked to economic performance under its debt sustainability analysis, sources with knowledge of the talks said. The IMF…
