VARUNI AMUNUGAMA FERNANDO ( Jt. Managing Director – Triad, Director – Derana Media Network ) When the world froze in …
Redefining the construction sector to stimulate growth.
How has the construction sector performed post-COVID? To start off, most countries in the world have permitted the construction industry …
LOCKDOWN – THE LESSONS WE LEARNED
BE THE LIFE OF YOUR OWN PARTY There is no doubt, that solitude for an extended, and unknown, length of …
Dining in Times of COVID: Insights from a Food Blogger
By Dhara Gunawardene During the lockdown in April and May 2020, my culinary skills were certainly tested. The delivery services …
Let’s Talk Sustainable Fashion
By Mahika Panditha At some point or another, you have probably heard the term ‘sustainable fashion’, or you have used …
Opportunities for Import Competing Industries.
Secretary to the President Dr. P.B. Jayasundera remains supremely confident in the country’s push towards self-sufficiency. However, despite the government …
A Masterchef in the making – Recipes by Uleena Udabage
Reality television series Junior Masterchef has helped open the eyes of the public to the raw creativity and talent of …
“Couch Safari’’ A Resounding Success
The first ever initiative of Sri Lanka Tourism’s effort in showcasing the island’s wildlife to the world through streaming technology …
Georgia’s Winning Sri Lankan Dish On Junior MasterChef Australia 2020
By Mahika Panditha When Sri Lanka wins a cricket match, or if a Sri Lankan citizen or a person of …
DEVELOPMENT BANKING – THE NEED OF THE HOUR.
Rajendra Theagarajah, is a name synonymous with Sri Lanka’s Banking and Financial Sector. As the former CEO of the National …
Talking to a Tea Titan
There aren’t many people in the world who can boast of having spent as much time as Dilmah founder Merrill …
LankaQR Reshaping the Digital Payment Landscape of Sri Lanka
The world is ever evolving and advancing towards a digital eco-system. With that, digital banking will play a crucial role …
Colombo Fashion Week 2020 Summer initiates responsibility in fashion
By Shenali Bamaramannage True to its reputation as one of the most elite fashion events in South Asia, the 17th …
Co-creating solutions at the grass root to make a difference for dairy farmers
Sri Lanka’s smallholder dairy farmers are at the heart of the local dairy …
Darshi Keerthisena, Sri Lanka’s Batik savant
A JOURNEY FROM TRADITIONAL WEAR TO WEARABLE ART: By David Ebert Every country has its share of unique local artisans that …
Hyper-leap to a vibrant equity market
In this exclusive interview with BiZnomics Magazine, the Chairman of the Colombo Stock Exchange Mr.Dumith Fernando, discusses the digitalization …
The Need for Risk Taking Appetite and New Risk Takers
By Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa, Business Cycle Economist and Financial Markets Expert Business Cycle of Over Production is Coming to …
To be nationally poor is a public choice
By Bradley Emerson MBA Sri Jayawardenepura The inception of my career as a banker in the late 70s was about …
Post-Pandemic Economic Vitality Through Innovation
By Vidya Jyothi Dr. Bandula Wijay The current pandemic is an unprecedented crucial episode in the modern world, in the …
State-guided development needed for post-COVID-19 recovery
The Biznomics team met with the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lankan Prof. W.D. Lakshman to discuss the …
Was Sri Lanka forced into a ‘Balance Sheet Recession’?
By Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa Background The Central Bank of Sri Lanka had come under increasing criticism over its Inflation …
Crisis offers opportunities to Change
By Deepal Sooriyaarachchi. Management Consultant, Author, Speaker, and Executive Coach.Former Managing Director of AVIVA NDB Insurance and a Former Commissioner …
Make timely moves to stay competitive
By Dr. Kishu Gomes Prominent business leader, Corporate Icon & Management Consultant, Kishu Gomes was the Chief of Sri Lanka …
Daraz: Changing the Way We Shop
E-commerce was an industry fairly unknown in Sri Lanka. But over time it has slowly made its way into our …
Whither Goes the Real Estate Market?
BY T.V. PERERA The real estate sector is one of the most internationally renowned sectors. In India, the real estate …
BiZnomics Global Out-front
Article By: BiZnomics Research Team USA Monetary Policy-Fed Dilemma Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell mentioned that US Monetary policy is …
Brand Ambassador of Aquafresh Dr.Natalie Cooke
Dr. Natalie Cooke is the first medical doctor to be associated with Aquafresh Sri Lanka. She holds a Degree in …
Are we there yet?
BiZnomics Research Team, being a body of professional Economic and business researches, felt it opportune to discuss national economic conditions …
Traffic Jams
BY T.V. PERERA At the turn of the century, chaos and anarchy ruled the streets of Colombo, and that was …
Nanotechnology in Agriculture System
By: Chantal D. Sources: Agronomy Agriculture is the backbone of most of the developing countries in which a major part …
Millennium Challenge Corporation in Sri Lanka: Paving the Way for Land Grab by Multinational Companies
Article by: Prof. W. D. Lakshman The decision of 29 October 2019 by the outgoing Cabinet to sign a compact …
Circular Economies: Is Sri Lanka’s Waste Crisis a Wasted Opportunity
Sri Lanka is currently in the midst of a waste crisis with landfills running out of space and the …
Biznomics Note Pad
By Biznomics Research Team Monetary Policy Dilemma Everywhere Global Financial markets have turned their attention to the emerging split among …
Active Trade policy for economic development
Professor W. D. Lakshman Do countries with lower barriers to international trade experience faster growth? This has been one of …
The Silver Lining, in the Emerging ‘Silver Economy’
By: Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa It has become a fad to argue that political and corporate leaders ought to be …
BiZnomics – Global Outfront
By: BiZnomics Special Economic Correspondent Wonderful Princess Diana Saturday, 31st August 2019 marked the 22nd Death Anniversary of Lady Diana, …
505 – Sri Lanka’s first branded designer eyewear store turns 1
27th August 2019 Colombo: 505, the pioneering branded designer eyewear store in Sri Lanka celebrates its first anniversary on 23rd …
Why Hydroponics?
By: Cameron Blake Sources: Oklohoma State University/ Life Easy blog/ The Lanka Salad Company Hydroponics is a system of soilless …
Changing Perception of Women in the Workplace
By: Cameron Blake Source: The Changing Role of Women in Business A worldwide change in gender perception puts more …
Aquafresh -“Bringing Nature to Life”
Enhancing Healthy Living through Nature’s Resources Aquafresh, which is synonymous with ‘Water for life’ is a well-reputed brand name and …
She has the magic potion! Dr Natalie Cook
Brand Ambassador – Aquafresh Natural Drinking Water By: Chantal D. Photography by: Nuwan Ranaweera Since a long time ago, human …
Sri Lanka Strawberries
By: Savannah Audrey Source: Jagrofresh website. The Agricultural Research Institute has described strawberries as a fruit that is difficult to …
The Looming Fashion Industry
By: Chantal D. What’s Shaping Sri Lankan Fashion Industry? Global Interconnection: The diffusion of global brands across all fashion verticals …
“Panigrahana and Kalyana – A flavour that was buckled”
Bonded and an embraced journey reminiscences on how “a flavor that was buckled” in a rapport of Two Humans for …
Cheaters would have done it differently!
By: Savannah Audrey Cheating is a complicated business. Sometimes, the relationship is falling apart, or one person isn’t getting his …
Modesty and Beauty – the lost connection
BiZnomics LIFESTYLE Desk – By Chandi A. Long dresses and long skirts aren’t my cup of tea. In my teen …
Natural Healthy Recipes by Mapa’s Fusions
Appetizer- Boiled Prawns in Sour Rice& Mixed Bean Sprouts – Rajarata Style Ingredients El rice 500 gr Red onion (shallots) …
Go Nuts in Kajugama
By: Savannah Audrey As you drive along the Colombo-Kandy road passing Nittambuwa, a few kilometers away, lies a street display: …
Pioneering Healthcare Story of Nawaloka
By: BiZnomics Special Economic Correspondent Photography: Chameera Dasun Mr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Chairman, Nawaloka Group giving a rare interview to Biznomics …
New Generation Aspiration
“It is a million dollar export industry and I am a part of it” Name: Yadushika Radhakrishnan Age: 21 …
Majestic Kovils – Aura of stillness, dedicated to spirituality
By: Savannah Audrey Source: Wikipedia A Hindu temple is a symbolic house, seat and body of God. It is a …
The Importance of Choosing the Right Pair of SUNGLASS
By: Vison Care Purchasing a pair of sun glasses or shades is not matter to be taken lightly and is …
Aquafresh – “Bringing Nature to Life” The trendsetters and innovators of the bottled water industry in Sri Lanka
Access Natural Water Pvt. Ltd. is the undisputed leader in the bottled water industry in Sri Lanka. Expanding their profile …
Non-Physical behaviors that count as cheating
By: Chantal D. What counts as cheating? It’s a question that we may never have a straight answer to. With …
The Festival of lights! – Vesak Poya
Vesak, commemorates the three most important milestones in the life of Gautama Buddha – His Birth, Enlightenment and Parinirvana (Nirvana after …
Glistering Portraits
By: T.V Perera One reason Sri Lanka is referred to as a resplendent island attributes to its colourful gems in …
Devil Dancing to Cure Illness
By: T.V Perera Masked dancing is practised in various forms in certain Asian countries notably India, Bhutan, Tibet, China, Korea, …
“Phenomenal Woman” Jessica Heath
There is a sensational rhythm to her walk, the way she speaks, even her actions in the kitchen. She has …
SL Enters the global map as best travel destination
Sri Lanka with its unique blend of diverse culture, bio diversity and friendly people enters the global map as The …
Different Models of Developmental State
To put it bluntly, there isn’t one economic theory that can single-handedly explain Singapore’s success; its economy combines extreme features …
Biznomics Note Pad
By Biznomics Research Team Market Embraces Sri Lanka Sovereign Bond Issue Sri Lanka raised USD 2.0 billion international sovereign bonds …
BiZnomics Global Out-front
President Trump offered to meet North Korean leader Kin Jong Un at the demilitarised zone following the G 20 Summit …
Nature’s Beauty Secret
Nature’s Beauty Creations Ltd is a fully Sri Lankan owned company and the most awarded cosmetics manufacturer in Sri Lanka. …
Artificial Intelligence in Marketing Decisions
By: Dr. Gehan S. Dhameeth DBA, M.Sc., MBA, BBA, CIW Certified Data Analyst Associate Professor of Business, Business and Economics …
JetEx -The Essential Service Solution
If you run a business or an organization, you understand how difficult it is to make sure that all of …
‘’Work harder than you think you did yesterday’’
By T.V.Perera Appalled by the rise of undernourishment during the past one and a half decades reaching an alarming estimated …
Hassan Esufally – He has a story to tell!
‘’Running a marathon is all about perseverance, dedication and a healthy dose of motivation. ‘’ Running a marathon is a …
Political Leadership-A Matter of Age
By: Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa Perspective Age has become an increasingly discussed topic when it comes to our political leaders …
The Sun Festival – A tradition that brings past to the Nation…
“A year has departed A new has started All have awaited For a festival elated Mistakes are corrected Good deeds …
Secrets to Living a Happier Life
Our brains are focused on survival. Anything more than that, you have to work for it. There’s an unfortunate reason …
Sri Lanka in a Transforming South Asian Economic Landscape (Data as at 2018)
India remains the Global leader and among the fastest growing economies of the world with a population of 1,316 …
Aquafresh – Water that is pure as nature intended it to be!
Pure, natural, and hygienic drinking water bottled under the brand name Aquafresh by Access Natural Water (Pvt) Ltd. which extracts …
From fat to fit – In conversation with Chamara Kasthuriarchchi (lean_lk)
How does healthy eating affect your life? Chamara, who is a diet, workout and nutrition consultant with many years of …
Monetary Easing – Central Bank’s Policy Dilemma
The Monetary Policy dilemma is nothing new as we have seen US, Japan and other developed economies question the monetary …
BiZnomics Global Outfront
US – China Trade Talks After months of trade war, the US and China agreed to a 90-day truce to …
IMF Extends Sri Lanka’s Fund Facility
Ms. Manuels Goretti who has almost 13 years of work experience in the International Monetary Fund currently is a Deputy …
Easter Attack Creates Fear & Frustration
Love and Compassion, was the response to Sri Lankans on the Easter Sunday attacks in several churches in Sri Lanka …
Milla Resort – They Speak Our Language!
“I always forget how amazing it is to be in nature until I’m actually out in the thick of it, …
Silk vs. Automobile – Why Countries Need to Defy Comparative Advantage In Order to Develop
Once upon a time, the leading car-maker of a developing country exported its first passenger cars to the US. Unfortunately, …
Jetwing Hotels – What Makes Them So Different?
A warm and friendly nature reflected in tireless smiling faces, and willingness to help those unaware with phases of local …
Cubby Wijetunge – A Legendary of Lankan Identity in a Multinational Community
The Econsult Asia research team visited Cubby Wijetunge at his residence at Charles Avenue where in retirement he enjoys a …
It’s Time for Professional Societies to Be Bold and Wise
Boldness is a leadership trait to be mastered. Here are actions that make bold people admirable. The day I went …
Bilateral Free Trade Agreements: Are we on the Right Track?
The process of Sri Lankan policy reforms of liberalisation since 1977 has been predominantly unilateral. These reforms were undertaken in …
Growing demand for urban TRANSPORT STRATEGY
An efficient, modern and clean public transport connectivity is essential for a country, before we think of isolated link of …
Can Sri Lanka Bank on Banking?
The Sri Lanka banking sector is a vital cog in the economic wheels of the country as it accounts for …
From fat to fit
‘Fitness is about much more than exercise. It is a catalyst for positive change, and it affects every aspect of …
Keys to Powerful Body Language
As a business owner, having to speak in front of large audiences is part of the entrepreneurial game. Though public …
To Raise Exceptional Children, Teach Them These Values
Any fact or bit of knowledge we teach a child might be obsolete when they are adults but values endure …
India, the next Global profit story
China and India are two large countries with India occupying a greater part of South Asia. China has its territory …
BIZnomics Note Pad
China and India – the second and seventh largest economies in the world (two largest economies in Asia) – are …
Global non – inclusive growth; Extract from article by Christean Lagarde
IMF Chief Christean Lagarde in her message in the IMF Annual Report 2018 says that countries should promote an open …
Economic, Social and Environmental impacts of fast fashion
$400 billion worth of clothing is wasted every year! One garbage truck of clothes is burned or sent to landfill …
Changing Debt Profile of Sri Lanka
A Recent History Over the recent past, the Sri Lankan general public has shown a great deal of interest in …
The Rise of the Indian Rupee
India’s economy will overtake the US by 2030. And will be the world’s youngest major economy. In just 12 years, …
The Price We Pay For Not Understanding The ‘Price’
In the book titled ‘Marx’s ‘Theory of price and its Modern Rivals’, Sri Lankan born and educated Prof. Howard Nicholas …
BE BOLD; LIVE ‘YOUR’ LIFE – Let’s ask ourselves; Our awaken selves as to whose life are we living
Bradley Emerson Way back in 1981 there was this movie that I watched at the theater called the New …
Daily Habits of Happy Couples, Because It’s the Little Things That Count
I love it when couples are so gosh darn cute that you could vomit. Jamie and Doug (from Married at …
Ariyaseela Wickramanayake Positive Economy for the Country!
The first man to envision the Magampura Port, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of the landmark marine industry company Marster …
A woman whose light doesn’t have an off switch! In conversation with – Ashanthi Soris Mirchandani
When saying TRX what we’re really talking about is a training method called ‘suspension training’. This has started in 1997 …
“Made in Sri Lanka”
Ever watch the movie, Rocky? I mean, any of those would suffice. But mainly, the original. In fact, if you …
The Sun radiates all the goodness of life! Sinhala and Tamil New Year!
The Aluth Avurudda or the Sinhala and Tamil New Year as it is officially termed, is a traditional religio-cultural festival …
USD / LKR Outlook
By : Kenneth De Zilwa Chart-4-USD/LKR Monthly price movement Source: CBSL The rupee has weakened by 17.5pct on a year …
The slide of the rupee is an inevitable fact
By : Kenneth De Zilwa The trend still remains soft and lower based on technical analysis. Thus Econsult thinks Soya …
Soya Market Insight
By : Kenneth De Zilwa Chicago soybean futures appear to have hit a bottom post the trade war between Washington …
Moody’s Credit Rating
By : Kenneth De Zilwa Moody’s Credit Rating Agency on the 23rd of November 2018 announced that they have downgraded …
Herd Behavior – Driven by Market Share
By : Kenneth De Zilwa Global stock markets are strongly correlated to each other and this makes any financial contagion …
Global Trade Rebalancing – The Commodity & Currency Effect
By : Kenneth De Zilwa Global markets are a buzz with fear being mooted about a “contagion” and China debt …
Banking In a Spot of Bother
By : Kenneth De Zilwa The Sri Lankan Banking system credit growth is strongly correlated with the economic activity of …
LAKARCADE – A significant turning point in Sri Lankan handicrafts.
By : Cameron Blake With Sri Lanka becoming the number one travel destination according to The Lonely Planet rankings, the …
Why Sunday Is the Most Important Day of the Week for Your Wellbeing
Your business will benefit when you prioritize time for yourself and the important people in your life. Hustle. Grind. Long …
The Most Important Question of Your Life
By : Chantal D Everybody wants what feels good. Everyone wants to live a carefree, happy and easy life, to …
Octopus Reef where the Nature is your background
By : Chantal D Vacation, the place where I feel most comfortable is a place where I am calm. A …
Sustainable Fashion Is “The New Trend”
By : Chantal D Fashion World will have to produce fashion which can be appreciated and is sustainable because mare …
Speculative Bubble In the Making
By : Kenneth De Zilwa The stock market rally can be put into context by analyzing its market capitalizations as …
Rupee still not out of the woods
By : Kenneth De Zilwa The USD/LKR has halted its slide temporarily. The main factor had being CBSL “Moral Suasion” …
Property and Construction Industry
By : Kenneth De Zilwa The country key drive has been the construction industry which accounts for 7pct of GDP. …
Past is a Reflection of the Future – History does repeat itself
By : Kenneth De Zilwa The Global Stock Markets have rallied beyond its mean of 50.45 pct on three previous …
Gold Trend in the Coming Month
By : Kenneth De Zilwa Gold has lost its value from its high of USD 1858 per ounce as at …
The Big Question Is Are You in the Right Job?
By : Chantal D No matter what your job is, keep adding skills, expanding knowledge and building confidence. Have you …
Ministering To Diners with the True Spirit of Crustacean Celebration
By Michelle Alles We at BizNomics Magazine naturally chose this distinguished brand known as the Ministry of Crab to grace …
4 Ways to Stay Motivated as You Build Your Business
By : Chantal D It takes consistent motivation to push through the hard times. Tell me if this sounds familiar. …
Entrepreneurs are born or made
By : Chantal D Entrepreneurs are born or made? Simon Arthur Wickramasinghe would have been a successful lawyer, had he …
Man behind the fashion revolution – Michael Wijesuriya
By : Chantal D “Michael” Man Behind Fashion Evolution Each day, we put on clothes that do more than just …
