By Haridhu Abeygoonaratne, Managing Director/COO – SimCentric /Vice Chair – SLASSCOM At first glance, it may seem surprising that a firm specializing in cutting-edge military […]
Category: Analysis
Economic optimism rises slightly as prudence remains a key factor in future projections.
The Economy: Cautious Optimism Persists In July, corporate sentiment regarding the economy saw a modest uptick, bolstered by more favorable business expectations for the upcoming […]
Sri Lanka’s Credit Ratings Maintained at ‘CCC+/C’ with a Stable Outlook
S&P Global Ratings has maintained its ‘CCC+/C’ sovereign credit ratings for Sri Lanka, with a stable outlook that reflects the country’s ongoing economic recovery amid […]
Sri Lanka Achieves Status as the 4th Most Notable Advancer in IIF Global Assessment
Sri Lanka has been acknowledged as one of the leading nations in enhancing investor relations and debt transparency globally, as reported in the 2026 IIF […]
Sri Lanka Recognized as One of the World’s Premier Beach Getaways for 2026
Sri Lanka has earned a spot among the premier beach destinations globally for 2026, ranking 20th in the Travel And Tour World (TTW) list of […]
Energizing Tomorrow: Haycarb’s Exploration of Cutting-Edge Energy Storage Solutions
Rajitha KariyawasanManaging Director, Haycarb PLC “A reasonable individual adjusts to their surroundings; an unreasonable one insists on reshaping the world to their desires. Hence, all […]
Science as the Guiding Force for Innovation
In the narrative of the American television series ‘Prison Break,’ the story revolves around a man who is wrongfully sentenced to death. To facilitate their […]
High-End Condominium Transactions Exceeding Rs. 50 Million Dominate Q1 2026 Market
The Price Index for new condominiums in the Colombo District reached 284.4 in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 18.5%. […]
Conflicting Indicators Point to Economic Uncertainty
Economic sentiment experienced a slight uptick in June, as the business sector adopted a cautiously optimistic perspective, despite ongoing worries related to escalating costs, geopolitical […]
Balancing Agronomy and Public Perception: Analyzing the Effects of Oil Palm Cultivation on Soil, Nutrients, and Land Use in Sri Lanka
The cultivation of oil palm in Sri Lanka has long been a subject of intense public discussion. A prevalent concern is the belief that oil […]
Investors in Asia Face Increasing Challenges from AI, Private Credit, and Sovereign Risks
According to Fitch Ratings, a recent examination of institutional investor interactions across Asia in June 2026 highlights a significant concentration on structural and increasingly embedded […]
Sri Lanka Experiences Second Straight Monthly Shortfall in Current Account for May 2026
The performance of the external sector has continued to showcase the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as evidenced by the current […]
Sri Lanka Ranks Among the World’s Top 50 Medical Tourism Hotspots for 2026
Sri Lanka has secured a notable position in the global medical tourism sector, ranking 49th among the most popular healthcare destinations for 2026. The island […]
El Niño Heightens Economic Turmoil Threats for Vulnerable Nations
Fitch Ratings has indicated that the emergence of the El Niño weather pattern, expected to last until early 2027, poses a heightened risk of economic […]
Reevaluating Biodiversity in Oil Palm Cultivation: Insights and Policy Challenges in Sri Lanka
By Professor Devaka Weerakoon, Department of Zoology and Environment Science, University of Colombo Sri Lanka’s initiative to discontinue oil palm cultivation appears to be driven […]
Economic Outlook: Cautious Optimism Prevails
In May, confidence in the economy remained low as businesses expressed a cautious perspective, likely due to rising fuel and electricity prices, the increasing cost […]
Global political strains dampen corporate outlook even amidst slight economic rebound.
Business Sentiment: Global Unrest Challenges Confidence Ongoing increases in fuel prices are at the forefront of public conversation as the nation faces rising economic and […]
Sri Lanka’s Construction Industry Experiences Decline in April 2026
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for Construction in Sri Lanka, represented by the Total Activity Index, fell to 45.7 in April 2026. This decrease is […]
