Chanuka Wattegama

An outdated police force is the ultimate dream of every criminal and the nightmare of the rest of us—the law-abiding citizens.

Taxes are the lifeblood of the state, but like any medicine, must be applied in moderation. Too much, and they can be counterproductive.

Money Printing leads to dicey ends, no doubt. But that is certainly not the only monster Sri Lanka has to deal with to revive the economy with the IMF bailout.

What exactly does the recent rupee appreciation denote? Does it mean the bad times are over, and we can return to normal?

The third iteration of the Kelani Valley (KV) railway will be exceedingly different from its first two, as the infrastructure may have to undergo a substantial transformation.

Of all Asian countries that gained post-WW II independence, Sri Lanka seems to be the one that followed the worst possible path: how was that?

Tamil Nadu is geographically and culturally Sri Lanka’s closest neighbor. It is also now a growing economic powerhouse. Can Sri Lanka continue to ignore the populous Indian state?

With IMF assistance, Sri Lanka may gradually overcome its economic issues; but at what costs, and how long it will take, are still uncertain

Its credited with restoring the will of the people, but another ‘Aragalaya’ could sink the listing Sri Lankan economy.

Will Sri Lanka recover more effectually and faster if it treats itself strictly as a corporate firm instead of a country?

At first, it may appear like a gamble, but Special High Tech Economic Zones are a bet worth taking.

Why Sri Lanka must attempt to improve the newfound companionship with India into a meaningful and long-lasting Bhai-Bhai (brother and brother) relationship

After 25 years of his passing, a new generation, that has neither seen nor heard him, questions the economic policies of the late President Junius Jayawardene.

Sri Lanka is on its way to making crypto mining legal; but for prospective local crypto traders, the future remains unclear

The Digital Nomad visa is a smart move to ride a trend, but it may not be sufficient to tap this niche tourism market

Free trade pundits may not want to admit it, but digital protectionism has proven to work in China. But can it work in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan content professionals are making a mark on major digital platforms. However, because numbers are everything in the digital economy, scaling for success will be challenging.