Modernizing Sri Lanka: How Digitisation Can Transform Our Outdated Government Systems
Introduction Sri Lanka is a nation rich in culture, history, and potential—but burdened by outdated bureaucratic systems.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
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Can Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka Be Made Better?
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has long been viewed as a catalyst for economic development in emerging markets. For Sri Lanka, an island nation with immense potential and strategic geographic positioning, attracting sustainable foreign investment should be a golden opportunity. But the real question is: Can we make foreign investment in Sri Lanka better? The answer […]