Career progression in the UK is merit based with professionals frequently changing jobs, unlike Sri Lanka’s dependence on networking and loyalty
Author: LMD International
There is a need to expand digital transformation – especially among SMEs, which are the backbone of the economy
Sri Lanka’s garments sector is pinning its hopes on further discussions with the U.S. government after Donald Trump’s administration’s 30% tariff on the nation has placed it at a disadvantage to some of its biggest rivals. The United States has accounted for about 40% of Sri Lanka’s apparel exports. Last year, they were worth about $1.9 billion, industry data shows. But in a letter on Wednesday, Trump notified Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of the 30% tariff from August 1, a rate well above the 20% levy faced by one of its major competitors Vietnam. Reuters – July 10, 2025 The…
Sri Lanka’s compulsory rural training for doctors fosters early exposure to underserved communities, building empathy and hands-on experience
For decades, Sri Lanka’s roads told a familiar story of sturdy imported Japanese sedans and Indian-built hatchbacks that included marques like Toyota, Nissan and Suzuki. But a quiet revolution is now underway, with electric vehicles from BYD and other Chinese brands ascendant.The island nation’s automobile industry mostly supplies imported cars. This country of 23 million has only a few small assembly and manufacturing plants. The market has been dormant since the government imposed a unilateral vehicle import ban in 2020 to preserve scarce foreign reserves during the country’s worst economic crisis in decades. Read More
Lawyers and judges need not only a good knowledge of law but also exceptional people skills – particularly empathy, an
Kavindi De Silva Chasing cosmic dreams Q: What inspired you to pursue a career in the space industry? A: My passion for space ignited at the age of seven when I stumbled upon a photograph in a science magazine of an astronaut’s first ever spacewalk. I didn’t have an understanding of what that meant, nor any idea how to carve a path towards space. Yet, that image sparked a curiosity and determination within me, setting my dream in motion – to one day reach space myself. So I began creating opportunities for myself and others, encouraging space exploration as a…
Sri Lanka’s history of resilience has shaped my professional attitude, encouraging persistence and creative problem solving
Living overseas is a privilege, yes; but it is also a balancing act – we navigate two worlds, shaping a life between what we bring with us and what we left behind
The 25 year old lady from Anuradhapura was certainly the pride of our island nation for most of the month of May