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In order to conserve fuel amidst the escalating US-Israel war on Iran
Recommends non-essential foreign currency outflows be limited, while prioritizing critical imports
Will include businessmen who will make recommendations to cabinet
Sri Lanka has already raised fuel prices over soaring global oil prices after U.S./Israel's attack on Iran
Sri Lanka's creditworthiness is vulnerable and dependent upon favorable financial and economic conditions
ADB steps up crisis response support to help Asia and the Pacific manage energy, food price shocks and build resilience
Discussion focused on identifying areas that need additional attention to ensure the successful completion of 3rd review
State-Owned Enterprises Restructuring Unit has responded to statements about sale of Hotel Developers Lanka and SLT.
Sri Lanka's ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa unilaterally canceled LRT in 2021
Sri Lanka has already selected 1.8 million Aswesuma beneficiaries
Sri Lanka has committed to SOE restructuring in return for IMF loan after debt default
The subsidized loans at 7 and 8 percent will be offered through 15 financial institutions,
Sri Lanka has been in process to boost tax revenue in line with the IMF commitments
2.3 million people have got Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Non-academic staff at state universities have been protesting for 65 days demanding wage hike
"If we do not establish economic stability in Sri Lanka, we could face similar unrest,"
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Welfare Benefits Board has disbursed 11.6 billion rupees to bank accounts of 622,495 beneficiaries under the Aswesuma
Sri Lanka is yet to finalise debt restructuring with private creditors
"We remain optimistic that our international partners will continue to support Sri Lanka's efforts,"
Sri Lanka is facing a political uncertainty due to elections later this year.
PM seeks employment opportunities for Sri Lankans with shipping companies.
"The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated by approximately 8 % against the US dollar so far in 2024."
Around 700,000 Sri Lankans have left the country for foreign jobs legally in 27 months through March 2024
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has all political parties to support the continuity of SOE reform
Women, often, were forced into signing agreements in a language they did not understand.
President Wickremesinghe, also the defence minister, is expected to contest in the presidency later 2024
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