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IPS analyses the status of US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports, especially following the recent US Supreme Court judgement
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An Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) article draws from lessons of the post-tsunami housing programme
An Institute of Policy Studies article looks at urgency of restoring transport links, supporting farmers
Sri Lanka doesn't need another craft revival. It needs a creative economy.
The world is now reevaluating the role of economic interconnectedness in global affairs, according to this IMF article
If it was, preventable, then why was it not?
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In South Asia, women face similar hurdles when breaking into the male-dominated political arena
Expanding Ed-tech through partnerships, collaborations, and AI can improve quality education
He urged fellow doctors to ensure a change of attitude to end discrimination by educating other health care staff
They create employment, income, increase export earnings, promote innovation and contribute to societal wellbeing
Every wedding is special for participants and ordinary for the rest of the world.
Our police correspondent examines the crisis in the department
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There’s nothing ‘mad’ about March
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 332.3603 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 440.9424 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 368.4879 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0805 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 227.4342 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.5474 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2492 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 863.2287 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
| CSE All Share | 22,157.40 | +0.56% |
| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 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 | - | - |
"Financing SDGs has become the biggest challenge for Sri Lanka"
Singapore has 5,000 shipping agencies and have 140 shipping lines headquarters
The aragalaya has a lit a lamp for free expression
A series of detailed proposals
Led by garment exports Bangladesh graduating from Least Developed status
The latest viral video is a Sinhala version of the anti-Fascist Anthem known by its original Italian title BellaCia
Trade and industrial policies complement each other
Pressure from various groups primarily the Catholic Church for answers rattles the government
Protests over several issues including the Easter Sunday probe magnify economic troubles
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