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Officials from both countries met for the 14th Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) council meeting
Sri Lanka's President discussed the importance of finalizing a trade agreement between Sri Lanka and South Korea
After eight months, a tree will give a yield of 10 to 15 kilograms. A tree has a lifespan of about 35 years.
Ranil Wickremesinghe has discussed ongoing economic reforms and sector growth plans with World Bank
As another phase of "Aswesuma" a payment of Rs.799.5 million for 113’713 beneficiaries have been paid for July
Sri Lanka has more than 1.6 million people with some kind of disabilities
The memorandum of understanding will be signed on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly Sessions held in New York.
SEC approves creation of a separate CSE listing board and listing rules for SOEs
Cabinet approves proposal to improve Beira Lake water quality through a pilot project by a Singaporean company
The government will issue new bonds to eligible holders on Thursday September 14.
Cabinet agreed to postpone repeal of the simplified value added tax (SVAT) to April 1, 2025.
The IPS said 193 respondents are considering re-migration within 2023.
Sri Lanka Customs confiscates arecanut valued at 27,484,868 rupees.
Minister of Finance said special commodity levy of 50 rupees on a kilo of potatoes is to be extended by four months
“Last year, we were among countries with the lowest levels of state revenue,” said Siyambalapitiya.
Sri Lanka is scrapping SVAT as part of streamlining the VAT system under an International Monetary Fund backed program.
Latest | Last | |
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US Dollar | 330.2942 | 315.1016 |
UK Pound | 429.0139 | 401.1871 |
Euro | 372.1704 | 343.1959 |
Aus Dollar | 227.2526 | 211.5951 |
Yen | 2.3820 | 2.1908 |
Latest | Last | |
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Indian Rupee | 3.6453 | 3.5932 |
Korea Won | 0.2342 | 0.2292 |
Oman Rial | 780.3569 | 769.4973 |
Saudi Riyal | 80.1114 | 78.9849 |
UAE Dirham | 81.7952 | 80.6569 |
pts | % | |
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S&P SL20 | 2,573.80 | 1.00% |
CSE All Share | 9,073.41 | 0.65% |
Turnover Rs million | 1,591,766,524.95 | 1,029,335,694.32 |
Latest | Last | |
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3-m bill | 21.72 | 21.79 |
6-m bill | 19.55 | 20.31 |
12-m bill | 17.72 | 19.28 |
5-yr bond | 21.00 | 22.53 |
8-yr bond | 19.42 | 20.55 |
today | yesterday | |
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Overnight Money | 13.93 | 14.00 |
Gilt Repo | 13.50 | 14.00 |
I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Management resistence in one or two companies
The August number is slightly lower than 541 million US dollars in July
The government hopes to increase the number of contributors to the funds.
"We must not allow the gains that we have made to be reversed through policy slippage,” he said.
About 80 state commercial entities could potentially be divested
Sri Lanka's inflation is near zero, and the central bank allowed the rupee to appreciate after curbing domestic credit
Sri Lanka has repaid a swap to Bangladesh
The Welfare Benefits Board will make the payments for the remaining beneficiaries after verification of accounts.
“These areas are set to undergo rapid development, transforming into vibrant commercial cities,” he said.
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