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2 April 2026

AI in Start-Ups: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a “tech company advantage.” Today, a two-person start-up has access to tools that previously required a team of analysts, designers and consultants. The real question is not “Should start-ups use AI?”It is “How do they use it without weakening their strategic thinking?” Here is a grounded view of the good, the bad…

21 January 2026

The Record Rise in Gold & Silver Prices: A Flight to Safety or a Market Overreaction?

Gold and silver prices have reached levels that are difficult to ignore. Their recent surge reflects a world navigating persistent uncertainty — marked by inflation concerns, shifting interest-rate expectations, geopolitical tensions, and fragile confidence in financial systems. As investors reassess risk, precious metals have once again emerged as assets of last resort. Yet the scale…

10 January 2026

From Survival to Stability: Financial Controls SMEs Often Ignore

For many SMEs, the early years are about survival — winning customers, managing cash, and keeping the business afloat. During this phase, financial controls are often seen as a “later problem”, something to address once the business is more stable. Ironically, it is the absence of basic financial controls that often prevents businesses from ever…

1 September 2025

Sri Lanka’s Export Resilience: A Mid-Year Reflection (Jan–July 2025)

Key Highlights (Jan–July 2025, EDB data) Overview In the opening seven months of 2025, Sri Lanka's export sector demonstrated notable strength and adaptability. According to data from the Export Development Board (EDB), total exports (merchandise plus services) reached US$ 9.99 billion, marking a 7.79% increase over the same period in 2024. The impressive momentum continued…

13 July 2025

Foreign income earners in Sri Lanka: New 15% tax rule now in effect – First payment due on August 15

A new 15% tax now applies to foreign-sourced income remitted by Sri Lankan tax residents, with the first 2025/26 quarterly payment due August 15, 2025. Here's who's affected and what to do next.

13 July 2025

Navigating the Polycrisis Economy: How Resilient Are Your Business Functions?

Climate shocks, inflation, geopolitical instability and technological disruption are no longer isolated risks — they compound. Here's what operating in a polycrisis economy means for business resilience.

13 July 2025

Earth Overshoot Day 2025: Living beyond our means

Earth Overshoot Day fell on July 24 in 2025 — the point each year when humanity's demand for resources outstrips what the planet can regenerate. Here's what that means for businesses and how Sri Lanka compares.

13 July 2025

The Rise of Offshore BPO in 2025

Offshore BPO keeps gaining ground in 2025 as companies chase efficiency and specialised talent. Here's what's driving the shift, and how Sri Lanka is positioning itself as a destination.