Sri Lanka’s Green Energy Moment: Why Now Is the Time to Embrace Renewable Power
Introduction Sri Lanka is at a crossroads. While grappling with economic recovery, climate risks, and energy insecurity, the nation faces an urgent question — how can we build a resilient future without repeating the mistakes of the past? The answer may lie in something as natural as the sun, wind, and water: renewable energy.(Renewable Power) […]
Ripple Effects: How the Middle East Crisis Impacts Foreign Remittances to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has long depended on the financial lifeline provided by its migrant workers—especially those employed in the Middle East(Middle East Crisis). Over a million Sri Lankans work abroad, and a significant portion of them are employed in Gulf countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman. For decades, the […]
Why Clean Energy Is the Future Sri Lanka Needs
Sri Lanka is a country rich in natural beauty, surrounded by oceans, kissed by the sun, and brushed by steady winds. Yet, our power grid still runs heavily on imported fossil fuels. These fuels are expensive, polluting, and often unstable in supply. As the world moves toward greener and more sustainable energy solutions, the question […]
Sri Lanka’s Wake-Up Call: Why We Must Never Forget the Economic Downfall
When a nation faces collapse, the lessons often come too late. But for Sri Lanka, the opportunity to learn—and act—is still within reach. As outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana steps down after steering the economy through its worst crisis in decades, his reflections offer a sobering reminder of how easily things can unravel when warnings […]
Sri Lanka’s Debt Repayment Challenge: Navigating 2025 and Beyond
IntroductionSri Lanka enters 2025 with a delicate balance between economic recovery and looming debt obligations. The nation’s public debts—reshaped through debt restructuring and IMF support—will require substantial repayments (Debt Repayment). How Sri Lanka handles this repayment burden over the next several years will determine whether the economy sustains growth or falters under fiscal strain. 1. […]
Sri Lanka’s Remarkable Economic Rebound: A Blueprint for Global Resilience
Introduction In June 2025, Sri Lanka received global recognition from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a shining example of economic resilience and policy reform.(Economic Rebound) Once grappling with its worst financial crisis in modern history, the island nation is now being hailed as a global model for recovery through disciplined debt restructuring, fiscal accountability, […]
Eco-Tourism in Sri Lanka: A Greener Path to Growth
In a world waking up to climate change, over-tourism, and sustainability, Sri Lanka has a golden opportunity—eco-tourism. More than a buzzword, eco tourism offers a roadmap for inclusive economic growth, environmental protection, and community empowerment. As the country rebuilds its tourism sector after economic and political shocks, going green could be the smartest move we […]
Boeing’s Fall from the Skies: How a Once-Great Aviation Giant Was Outflown by SpaceX
Once hailed as a paragon of engineering excellence and American industrial might, Boeing is now confronting one of the most difficult chapters in its storied history. From deadly aircraft crashes to the recent failure of its Starliner space capsule to return astronauts on time from the International Space Station (ISS), Boeing’s image has gone from […]
What Sri Lanka Can Expect Economically from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Visit to Germany
A Timely Diplomatic Mission President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is currently in Germany, having arrived on June 11, 2025, for an official state visit on the invitation of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. This marks a key moment for Sri Lanka—one where diplomacy meets economic urgency. As global economies shift and Sri Lanka pursues a path of […]
A Nation Rooted in the Soil
Sri Lanka’s identity has always been deeply tied to the land. From the terraced paddy fields of the hill country to the irrigation marvels of ancient kingdoms, agriculture was once the soul of the nation’s economy, culture, and daily life. Today, as Sri Lanka faces economic uncertainty, climate challenges, and a growing food security crisis, […]
