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"To demonstrate that Colombo Port City can be a supplementary zone of investment"
Major German firms, representing over 300 brands, have already maintained their presence in Sri Lanka
Manufacturing attracted the most FDI last year
The debentures will be issued in three tranches depending on investor interest
The move follows the initial approval of the 68 entities by the Cabinet on March 30
Establishment of a National Business Facilitation Centre under the Presidential Secretariat
Tourism Promotion Bureau will get fast approval for foreign producers who want to use island as a location
Another 5 projects are in clearance.
The land is available for under long-term lease for public private partnerships.
Sri Lanka embassy to facilitate a higher level UAE business delegation visit to Sri Lanka
"The BOI has approved several new projects that will lead the country's energy sector in a new direction."
Indian investor was originally expected to complete the project in 2016
The dialogue on electrification of Sri Lanka’s transport systems, electric vehicle assembly and electric train service...
Though mining permits have been given to three firms, unlikely that permission will be given to dig deeper than 4.2m
Sri Lanka's president asks Chinese entrepreneurs to view Sri Lanka as strategic hub for emerging green, digital ventures
Sri Lanka earns $30 million annually from mineral exports - BOI data
| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 |
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Sri Lanka has promised China to provide 15,000 acre investment zone in Hambantota
Sinopec has greater chance to win Hambantota oil refinery bid - officials
Only 0.1 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP goes to innovations: official
A former US envoy has warned of unintended consequences of 'nefarious actors' misusing Port City
Port City is yet to see significant investments
This dialogue seeks to foster connections and collaborations with Sri Lanka’s global diaspora for mutual benefit
The CEA tied up with BoI to increase the collection of reusable or recyclable materials produced as factory byproducts
Business meeting in New York saw participation from 40 US businesses keen on exploring investment and trade in SL
The government is unable to acquire any revenue from “large-scale online businesses” operating in the country
“The government is prepared to lease these lands in a transparent manner for projects by charging an appropriate rent....
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