The Real Cost of Corruption: How Transparency Can Rescue Sri Lanka’s Economy

Cost

Sri Lanka’s recent economic crisis has forced the nation to confront uncomfortable truths about its financial management, debt policies, and governance. Amidst calls for fiscal discipline, reforms, and international assistance, one issue remains both deeply entrenched and critically important: corruption. For decades, corruption has quietly siphoned off public funds, undermined trust in institutions, inflated the […]

Sri Lanka’s Emerging Energy Hub: Talks with India & UAE

Sri Lanka’s Emerging Energy Hub: Talks with India & UAE

Below is a fully developed, human-written, ~1000-word blog post in UK English with SEO structure (title, meta description, headings, subheadings, keywords, internal/external linking suggestions), plus social media captions at the end. Introduction Sri Lanka is embarking on an ambitious plan to transform Trincomalee into a major energy hub, holding high-level discussions with India and the […]

Introducing a Game-Changer for Sri Lankan Tourism: The New Tourism Act

Tourism | Sri Lankan Tourism

Sri Lanka stands on the cusp of a transformative leap in tourism. On June 28, 2025, the Cabinet approved a proposal to replace the existing Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 with a far more responsive, modern, and growth‑oriented legal framework.(Sri Lankan Tourism) With this progressive overhaul, Sri Lanka can unlock untapped potential—and here’s how this […]

Sri Lanka’s Planned Electricity Bill Faces Pushback from Aid Agencies

Electricity Bill

Sri Lanka’s government is pushing forward with a new Electricity Bill designed to overhaul the country’s power sector. Officials argue the bill is essential to modernize outdated laws, improve efficiency, and attract private investment in renewable energy. But major aid agencies, civil society groups, and even some trade unions have voiced strong opposition. They warn […]

Sri Lanka’s Green Energy Moment: Why Now Is the Time to Embrace Renewable Power

Clean Energy | 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) […]

Sri Lanka’s Road to Economic Stability: Are Reforms Working or Widening Inequality?

Sri Lanka Reserves. Debt Restructuring | Economic Recovery | Digital Entrepreneurship | Economic Downfall Economic Stability

In the wake of the 2022 financial crisis, Sri Lanka’s path to recovery has been paved with tough decisions. With the backing of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the implementation of a host of fiscal and structural economic reforms, the government has been working to stabilize the economy, curb inflation, and restore investor confidence. […]

Ripple Effects: How the Middle East Crisis Impacts Foreign Remittances to Sri Lanka

Middle East Crisis

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

Clean Energy | Renewable Power

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 […]

Modernizing Sri Lanka: How Digitisation Can Transform Our Outdated Government Systems

Modernizing Sri Lanka

Introduction Sri Lanka is a nation rich in culture, history, and potential—but burdened by outdated bureaucratic systems. From filing land deeds to accessing public records, the inefficiency and red tape of many government departments are widely acknowledged. Long queues, lost documents, and manual processing have created a disconnect between citizens and public services.(Modernizing Sri Lanka) […]

Sri Lanka’s Wake-Up Call: Why We Must Never Forget the Economic Downfall

ISB Exchange | Export Development | Sri Lanka Economy | Sri Lanka | Fiscal Stability | Economic Recovery | Debt Management | Brain Drain in Sri Lanka | Economic Fallout | Pass@Arunalu123 | Economic Downfall Middle East Crisis | The Reshaping the Economy

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 […]