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Increase in number of state-owned enterprises employing workers on temporary basis through manpower agecies
CBSL, as the manager of the EPF, applies lower transparency standards to the EPF than to other financial entities
The move will see workers recruited into Sri Lanka's already bloated public sector across provincial, public bodies
Amendment to the Employees' Provident Fund Act, No. 15 of 1958
Even if managed as a single entity under a tripartite governance structure EPF and ETF will remain as two separate funds
"We discussed boosting employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in Korea
"The 20 Sri Lankans rescued from the cyber slave camp in Myanmar arrived in Sri Lanka this morning,"
These Sri Lankans traveled to Myanmar seeking foreign employment using tourist visas, and were lured into cybercriminal
Called for decisive action against cybercrime centres and employment rackets taking place in some parts of the Asia-Pac
The island wants to boost tourism but lacks trained human resources
"Digital program that is accessible from their smart mobile phones where domestic workers can notify us"
"Poland to look at Sri Lankan workers in targeted sectors through a G2G agreement for employment,"
Industry experts to explore strategies for developing a skilled and adaptable workforce.
Israel unhappy with unskilled workers sent to agriculture sector, Sri Lanka to monitor social media of future hires
Unions have protested the increase of female gantry crane operators
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| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
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| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
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| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
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| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
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However, many women also go abroad to countries with better monetary regimes and send back remittances.
Ministry, International Labor Organization, International Organization for Migration to train care workers
“We are sending caregivers, construction workers, and workers in the agriculture sector to Japan,”
Remittances have improved after the central bank gave up parallel exchange rate policy
Sri Lanka has been trying to bring back retired military personnel who have joined Russian-Ukraine war for money
PM seeks employment opportunities for Sri Lankans with shipping companies.
Workers in production, fishing and construction industries
“Ages it can be decide by the employer,” Nanayakkara said when asked about job advertisements that specify age.
Around 700,000 Sri Lankans have left the country for foreign jobs legally in 27 months through March 2024
President Wickremesinghe, also the defence minister, is expected to contest in the presidency later 2024
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