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Sri Lanka to plant a tree to replace a tree: state minister

Strong winds and heavy rains have brought down trees causing harm to life and property

June 3, 2024 2 min read

NH Collection brand enters Sri Lanka replacing Mövenpick at Softlogic hotel

NH Collection is an upmarket brand of Bangkok-based Minor group

May 31, 2024 1 min read

75 pct of 436 adults surveyed say Sri Lanka headed in wrong direction

Three percent said it was on the right track.

May 22, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka waits for clearance to implement India-funded Unique ID card project

The project has raised concerns over data privacy of Sri Lankan citizens and protection of personal data

May 10, 2024 3 min read
Sri Lanka has regressed in gender equality: UN study

The country has dropped 15 places in a global index.

SriLankan to boost cargo handling by 70-pct with new terminal

Sri lankan has been handling 250,000 mt cargo annually

Sri Lanka shares gain in mid day trade

The main All Share Price Index was up 0.91 percent or 85.43 points to 9,454.34

June 28, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka banks welcome CB Governors' assurance on DDR impact

Capital and liquidity ratios of the banks remain above the regulatory requirements

June 28, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka foreign minister meets Finance Minister Liu, China EximBank over debt

Also meets Sinopec and China Harbour Engineering

June 28, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka investor forum by First Capital

The forum themed as “Invest with impact, seize capital market opportunities”, is scheduled to take place at Shangri-...

June 27, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lankan Airlines says sick cockpit crew delayed Korea flight

SriLankan Airlines regrets the inconvenience caused to its guests by the delay of UL 470

June 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to extend maturities, clip coupons of rupee bonds: Minister

No bank deposits will be reduced

June 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka plans to extend leases of plantations: Minister

Now about 22 years remain in the lease

June 21, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka passes law to start parliament budget office

The Parliamentary Budget Office shall be an independent body and accountable to Parliament

June 21, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to give welfare benefits to over two million families from Jul 01

A 200 million World Bank loans to be approved on June 28

June 20, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka meets 29 commitments in IMF programs: think tank

Revenues short of target

June 19, 2023 2 min read
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Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank 'A(lka)' rating confirmed with negative watch: Fitch

Fitch has also maintained HNB's senior and subordinated debt ratings of 'A(lka)' and 'BBB+(lka)', respectively, on RWN.

June 14, 2023 6 min read

US' RM Parks signs deal for fuel retailing in Sri Lanka

RM Parks will operate under the Shell Plc group.

June 8, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka private credit negative in April, CPC dollar debt taken over by govt

Credit to state enterprises fell by 516 billion rupees to 1,130 billion rupees in April 2023

June 5, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka tourism revenues doubles in May 2023

Despite an off peak month, over 83,000 tourists visit Sri Lanka in May

June 3, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka's shares end over two month high on positive macroeconomic sentiments

The main All Share Price Index was up 1.39 percent or 119.86 points to 8,755.17.

May 24, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka hosts the Indian Travel Agents Association convention to boost tourism

The 68th annual convention of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) is set to be held from July 6 to 9, 2023.

Melkishiya Andrew
May 20, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka's shares slips on local debt restructuring uncertainties

The main All Share Price Index (ASPI) was down 0.25 percent or 22.37 points to 8,892.37.

May 10, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lankan shares gain, boosted by financial and capital sectors

The main All Share Price Index (ASPI) was up 1.02 percent or 88.45 points to 8,799.91. 

May 3, 2023 1 min read
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Sri Lanka bond yields end higher, rupee at 321.50/90 against the US dollar

Sri Lanka’s bond yields were slightly up at close on Wednesday, while the rupee closed at 321.50/90 against the USD

April 26, 2023 1 min read

Japan grants USD 3.8mn to support Sri Lanka’s smallholder farming families, women's empowerment

The programme aims to diversify livelihoods and introduce entrepreneurship programmes

April 25, 2023 2 min read