WHOA SRI LANKA FOR IQ!
In a study based on data from more than 1.35 million people who were tested on the International IQ Registry website across the globe, Sri Lanka was ranked No. 12 from among 126 countries on 1 January. China, South Korea and Japan (in this order) grabbed the top three spots. “The average IQ by country […]
SRI LANKA AMONG THE BBC’S BEST
BBC Travel’s inaugural list of 25 Best Places to Travel in 2025 has ranked Sri Lanka among the top 10, placing it in ninth position. The guide highlights the island’s remarkable blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage and emerging travel experiences. From misty hilltop tea plantations and roaming wild elephants to ancient temples and surf […]
CONNECTING SRI LANKA WITH THE WORLD
The Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is to undergo a major redesign of its arrivals lobby to better accommodate the growing number of tourists visiting Sri Lanka. As tourist traffic steadily increases, these upgrades are designed to reduce congestion and create a more welcoming first impression for visitors. This expansion promises to create a more spacious […]
Gimhana Perera
Cultural adaptation Q: What advice can you offer to someone setting up in Indonesia for the first time? A: Networking is most important when you move to Indonesia. There are several expat groups that you can join, where you can meet and develop relationships, as well understand and discuss similar problems either in business or to […]
EXCHANGE RATES
KAMINDU MENDIS WINS COVETED ICC AWARD
Sri Lanka’s batting sensation Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis won the ICC Men’s Emerging Cricketer of the Year award, when the International Cricket Council announced its annual accolades for 2024 recently. “The flamboyant left-handed batter had made just a solitary Test appearance for Sri Lanka prior to 2024, but ended the year having not only […]
Nishadhi Rathnayake
International mindset Q: What do you enjoy most about living in Dubai? And how does it compare with life in Sri Lanka? A: Living in Dubai offers a unique blend of modernity, cosmopolitan energy and extraordinary growth, which is quite different from the serene natural beauty of Sri Lanka. As a hotelier, I truly appreciate the […]
REVOLUTIONISING RECORDS
This funding will support the company’s mission to revolutionise bookkeeping for micro, small and medium enterprises
Vascular breakthrough
Dr. Sanuri Liyanage, a Sri Lanka born medical scientist at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), has led a groundbreaking discovery in vascular biology by identifying a new cell type – viz. EndoMac progenitors. Found in the aorta of mice, these cells play a crucial role in blood vessel formation following injuries […]
Jeffrey Wambeck
Cultural appreciation Q: How did you find the transition from Sri Lanka to Sweden? A: The transition from tropical Sri Lanka to Sweden in 1973 was certainly a challenge. Initially, the climate combined with a foreign language posed the most serious challenges. The climate, which was very different to what I was accustomed to, took considerable […]