Opinion: VAT Hike in Sri Lanka: Who Really Pays the Price?
By Priyanka Jayawardena Earlier this year, Sri Lanka introduced major changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system. The VAT rate increased from 15% to 18%, and …
By Priyanka Jayawardena Earlier this year, Sri Lanka introduced major changes to the Value Added Tax (VAT) system. The VAT rate increased from 15% to 18%, and …
By Uddeepa Peiris What More Can Sri Lanka’s Government Do? Strategies to Solidify Economic Progress Post-Elections While the recent presidential elections in …
By Sulochana Silva and Rashmi Anupama Sri Lanka’s recent Value Added Tax (VAT) revisions have placed a heavier burden on lower-income households, who now …
By Jithendra Antonio A Nation at the Crossroads Sri Lanka’s currency, the Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR), has faced an unrelenting battle over the years, weakening …
By Uddeepa Peiris Sri Lanka has recently witnessed significant political change following the conclusion of the presidential elections. With a new …
By Uddeepa Peiris As Sri Lanka navigates through a complex political and economic environment, the need for a shift in governance has become more apparent. …
By Jithendra Antonio In an era where technology is reshaping every facet of human life, Sri Lanka stands at a crucial point. As global giants race ahead with …
By Jithendra Antonio: As the presidential election draws near, the people are eagerly awaiting the next era of Sri Lanka. There is no doubt that the result …
By Indika Hettiarachchi As Sri Lanka’s presidential and parliamentary elections get closer there are growing accusations that politicians have contributed to …
By Chaya Dissanayake: Digital fundraising is gaining momentum in Sri Lanka.The Doing Good Index 2024 reveals the level of digital technology adoption in Sri …
By Jithendra Antonio As Sri Lanka emerges from an unprecedented economic crisis that has shaken the foundations of its society, the nation stands at a pivotal …
By Priyanka Jayawardena: Public sector workers’ pensions are paid by tax revenue, with 12% of government revenue allocated for pensions. An IPS analysis …
By Jekhan Aruliah I know people for whom Rs10k is a lot, and others where Rs1million is not a lot. But for rich and poor one thing is the same. We all have 60 …
When a Software Update Grounded the World: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Crisis and the Urgent Need for Cybersecurity Overhaul By Jithendra Antonio In the …
By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka, an island nation rich in history and culture, is grappling with severe economic vulnerabilities. With limited land and finite …
By Jekhan Aruliah I first met Kangasu Chelvadurai Vignarajah, known to many by his initials KC, in 2016. I remember from that first meeting, a dinner of the …
By Chandula Idirisinghe Sri Lanka's mango industry, deeply woven into the cultural fabric and dietary needs of Sri Lanka, is thriving with a 12.2% production …
The outgoing World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, Faris Hadad-Zervos, World Bank Country Manager for Maldives and Sri Lanka, Chiyo …
By Indika Hettiarachchi As Sri Lankan economy is recovering from the economic crisis, there are lot of discussions on catalyzing the ailing micro, small and …
By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka is at a critical juncture. Ranked 116th out of 182 countries on the climate vulnerability index, the nation faces escalating …