ලෝක ආර්ථිකයට බලපෑම් කළ ට්‍රම්ප්ගේ බදු ප්‍රතිපත්ති
ඩොනල්ඩ් ට්‍රම්ප්ගේ බදු (Trump’s Tariffs) යනු ලෝක වෙළඳපලට දැඩි ආරක්‍ෂණවාදයක (Protectionism) මාර්ගයකට හැරවූ ප්‍රතිපත්තියකි. ඇමරිකාවේ කාර්මික ව්‍යාපාර ආරක්ෂා කිරීම, වෙළඳ හිඟය අඩු කිරීම, සහ චීනය වැනි රටවල්ගේ “අසාධාරණ” වෙළඳ ක්‍රම වලට ප්‍රතිචාර දැක්වීම යන අරමුණු ඔස්සේ මෙම බදු ක්‍රමය ආරම්භ විය. නමුත් මෙය ඇමරිකාවට පමණක් නොව, ලෝකයේ බොහෝ රටවල්වලට සහ ආර්ථික ක්ෂේත්‍රවලටත් මෙහි බලපෑම දැකිය […]
The Global Ripple: Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on the World Economy
Trump’s tariffs marked a turning point in global trade policy, shaking economies, rattling supply chains, and redefining how countries do business. Initiated during Donald Trump’s presidency, these tariffs aimed to promote American industry, reduce trade deficits, and counter what was seen as unfair practices by major trading partners, especially China. However, the ripple effects have […]
The Economic Angle of Trump’s Tariffs: Advantages and Disadvantages
During his presidency, Donald Trump dramatically reshaped U.S. trade policy, placing tariffs at the center of economic strategy, especially in dealings with countries like China. While supporters viewed this as a necessary correction to years of unfair trade, critics warned of long-term damage to global economic relations and domestic markets. Let’s dive into the economic […]
The Ease of Doing Business in Sri Lanka: Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs
Sri Lanka, with its strategic location in South Asia and a well-educated workforce, has long attracted attention as a potential business hub. But how easy is it to actually start and run a business in the island nation? The Ease of Doing Business in Sri Lanka, as per the World Bank’s Doing Business 2020 report, […]
Brain Drain in Sri Lanka: Can the Nation Retain Its Talent?
Introduction In recent years, Sri Lanka has seen a significant rise in the migration of skilled professionals—an issue commonly referred to as “brain drain.” Doctors, engineers, IT professionals, academics, and even entrepreneurs are increasingly choosing to live and work abroad(Brain Drain in Sri Lanka). This growing trend poses a critical challenge to the nation’s economic […]
Elon Musk Merges X with xAI in $33 Billion Deal – A Bold Leap Toward the AI-Powered Future
In a landmark move that underscores the evolving synergy between social media and artificial intelligence (AI), Elon Musk has orchestrated the sale of X (formerly known as Twitter) to his AI enterprise, xAI, in an all-stock transaction valued at $33 billion. This strategic merger is poised to redefine the landscape of digital communication and AI […]
Visa Commits to Support Women Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka during International Women’s Month 2025
Colombo, March 28, 2025: Visa (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments reiterated its support to women entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka as a part of its International Women’s Month celebrations across the world, by stating a firm commitment towards financial inclusion and digitization of women-led businesses, and hosted women from different walks of life […]
Beyond the IMF: Why Sri Lanka’s Future Depends on Deep Economic Reforms
In a recent public lecture facilitated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, former Governor of the Central Bank and a distinguished economist, emphasized that while the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) support is crucial, it is not a panacea for Sri Lanka’s economic challenges(Economic Reforms). He underscored the imperative need for comprehensive […]
The Rise of Digital Entrepreneurship and the Gig Economy in Sri Lanka
In the wake of Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic challenges, a silent revolution is taking place—one that’s reshaping how young Sri Lankans work, earn, and build their futures. This transformation is being driven by digital entrepreneurship and the growing gig economy, offering new pathways beyond the conventional 9-to-5. A Shift in Mindset: From Job Seekers to […]
Challenges Facing Tax Policy in Sri Lanka
Despite reforms, Sri Lanka faces several ongoing tax challenges: Sri Lanka’s tax-to-GDP ratio hovers around 8% to 9%, one of the lowest in South Asia. This limits the government’s ability to fund infrastructure, education, healthcare, and social welfare programs. Many high-income earners and businesses underreport earnings. A lack of enforcement, coupled with loopholes in tax […]
