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 […]
Understanding the Social Index of Sri Lanka: How Social Metrics Shape Our Quality of Life
Introduction: Why the Social Index Matters in Sri Lanka In the pursuit of national progress, GDP growth often takes center stage. But for everyday citizens, real progress is more deeply felt in terms of quality of life—the comfort, security, and opportunity that define daily living. That’s where the Social Index becomes crucial. It measures human […]
India–Sri Lanka Dual Listing: A Human Story of Economic Reconnection
When news broke that India–Sri Lanka Dual Listing: A Human Story of Economic Reconnection are exploring a dual listing framework between India’s NSE International Exchange (NSE IX) and Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), it wasn’t just a technical announcement—it signalled hope. It spoke to dreams of deeper economic unity, everyday investment opportunities for Sri Lankans, […]
The Impact of Urbanisation on the Dengue and Chikungunya Epidemics in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is currently grappling with a dual health crisis: the resurgence of chikungunya after 16 years and a persistent dengue epidemic(Urbanisation). Both diseases, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, have reached epidemic levels in 2025, particularly affecting urban and suburban regions like Colombo, Gampaha, and Kandy . This blog post explores how rapid urbanisation has influenced […]
Sri Lanka’s Export Resurgence: A Strategic Path to Economic Recovery in 2025
Sri Lanka is entering a new era of economic recovery, with its export sector emerging as a key engine of growth and resilience(Sri Lanka’s Export Resurgence: A Strategic Path to Economic Recovery in 2025). Amid global and domestic economic challenges, the island nation has made notable progress in expanding its export footprint, diversifying its product […]
The Alarming Truth About COVID-19 Vaccine Risks: A Sri Lankan Perspective on Global Findings
In the wake of a global health crisis that reshaped societies, economies, and healthcare systems, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines was hailed as a monumental achievement(COVID-19 Vaccine Risks). For Sri Lanka, a nation grappling with the pandemic’s devastating effects, vaccines offered a glimmer of hope. However, a recent Korean government study shared by Dr. Peter […]
Sri Lanka’s Booming Logistics Sector: The Silent Giant of Post-Crisis Recovery
Introduction: A Quiet Revolution in Motion While many sectors in Sri Lanka are still recovering from the 2022-2023 economic crisis, one industry has been quietly gaining momentum: logistics (Logistics Sector). The island’s strategic location, rising eCommerce activity, and renewed foreign investment interest have turned logistics into one of the most promising business opportunities in 2025. […]
From Crisis to Cautious Recovery: The Socio-Economic Turning Point in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s socio-economic journey over the past few years has been a story of turbulence, resilience, and cautious optimism. The island nation, once hailed as a South Asian success story, found itself plunged into one of the worst economic crises in its post-independence history in 2022. But as we move through 2025, there are signs […]
Sri Lanka’s Digital Shopping Boom: E-Commerce Card Spending Surges by 27.4% in 2024
In a remarkable shift that reflects Sri Lanka’s growing digital adoption, e-commerce spending via payment cards surged by 27.4% in 2024, reaching a record Rs. 367.6 billion. The data, recently released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, reveals a country that is rapidly embracing online commerce and digital payments as part of everyday life […]
