By Professor Devaka Weerakoon, Department of Zoology and Environment Science, University of Colombo Sri Lanka’s decision to phase out oil palm cultivation has been shaped by perception rather than policy. At the center of the debate lies a powerful claim: that oil palm poses a significant threat to biodiversity and the environment. Scientific evidence however, […]
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Ashraff Associates Hosts Strategic Risk Symposium Featuring Global Risk Expert Dr. David Rubens
Ashraff Associates recently hosted an exclusive symposium titled “Three Moves Ahead: A Discussion with Dr. David Rubens on Strategic Risk and Crisis Management” at Jetwing Colombo Seven, bringing together leaders from Sri Lanka’s public, private and professional sectors to examine the evolving landscape of risk, resilience and crisis management in an increasingly uncertain world. Moderated […]
Sri Lanka’s IMF review: Stabilisation is real, but reform remains unfinished
By Thareendra D. Kalpage The completion of the International Monetary Fund’s combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility is an important milestone. The IMF Executive Board’s approval on 28 May 2026 released SDR 508 million, approximately US$695 million, bringing total disbursements under the 48-month programme to SDR 1.778 billion, or about […]
Sri Lanka Takes Centre Stage at Landmark UN Disability Rights Conference as Nilshani De Silva Selected to Represent the Nation
This year marks a significant milestone in the global journey towards disability inclusion and equal rights, as the world celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)—the landmark United Nations treaty dedicated to protecting and promoting the rights, dignity and full participation of persons with disabilities. The milestone carries […]
DR. NIRMAL DE SILVA LAUNCHES ‘THE 15 ORGANIZATIONAL REALITIES’
A Practical Book for Leaders That Chooses Truth Over Comfort In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s corporate and leadership development landscape, Dr. Nirmal De Silva — renowned corporate strategist, leadership coach, board director and entrepreneur — officially launched his book, The 15 Organizational Realities, at a ceremony held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference […]
eMarketingEye Launches Sri Lanka’s First AI Visibility Study for Hotels
eMarketingEye (EME), a leading hospitality digital marketing agency, has launched Sri Lanka’s First AI Visibility Study for Hotels, offering groundbreaking insights into how hotels in Sri Lanka appear across leading AI platforms (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. The AI Visibility Study analysed how Sri Lankan hotels are represented in AI-generated responses across high-intent […]
Sri Lanka Positioned as a High-Value Tourism and Innovation Hub at Fireside Panel on the “Destination Stack”
A high-level fireside panel featuring Jeff Hoffman, Jeevan Gnanam and Yuen Wong, moderated by Cherrie Chan, explored how travel innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital / AI infrastructure can help Sri Lanka compete more effectively on the global stage. Held under the theme “The Sri Lanka Destination Stack – How can travel innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital / […]
Liquor Licensees and Social Activist file writ application over beer standards, tax concerns, monopoly practices, and impact on local farmers
A group comprising liquor licence holders and a social activist has filed a writ application before the Court of Appeal seeking judicial intervention over what they describe as serious regulatory failures in Sri Lanka’s beer manufacturing and distribution sector, while also raising concerns over the adverse impact on local farmers and traditional agricultural industries. The […]
Into the Ocean’s Depths: Oceanswell Hosts Two Evenings of Engaging Ocean Storytelling in Colombo
Oceanswell, Sri Lanka’s pioneering marine conservation research and education organisation, is set to bring the wonders of the ocean to the heart of Colombo with “Into the Ocean’s Depths.” A free, two-night event dedicated to storytelling about sharks, whales, and the deep sea. Organised in partnership with the Save Our Seas Foundation and Aitken Spence […]
Stopping Financial Fraud Before It Happens: Purpose-Built Fraud Prevention Tools for South Asia
Trusted by leading stockbrokers, wealth managers and NBFIs, Dossiers is now entering the banking sector with a real-time transaction monitoring service built for modern fraud South Asia’s financial sector is facing one of the most challenging fraud environments in its history. Recent events in the banking sector in Sri Lanka, combined with a surge in […]