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Only 0.1 percent of Sri Lanka’s GDP goes to innovations: official
Sri Lanka at crucial turning point, say HSBC economists, CBSL Governor and Ceylon Chamber Chairman
Central bank has signed an agreement with government to maintain inflation at 5 percent with 2 percent variation
Sri Lanka’s stocks closed up on Wednesday, but turnover remained low.
Will present the new constitution to the parliament, it will be put forward to the people through a referendum
President Dissanayake before elected promised to reduce fuel price by removing taxes
Top losers during mid day trade were Expolanka, LOLC and Sampath Bank.
We are taking action to bring a proposal against Chairman of the Commission
Sri Lanka's tax-to-GDP ratio is one of the lowest in the world
Top losers at 1130 hours were Commercial Bank, Aitken Spence and Expolanka.
Shares had seen a broad base pick up after assurances from India and China over the ending of the week.
“I can tell this assembly that the talks are successful,” President Wickremesinghe told parliament.
“The UNP-SLPP alliance is in no way a challenge to the SJB,” said Attanayake.
"Investors are not happy to invest until they see some solid assurance on IMF loan and the island’s debt restructure.�...
The project aims to provide emergency food, safe water, health and nutrition services and other essential services.
The five suspects are between 33 and 42 years of age and are residents.
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
"From today onwards there will be no such buses in the Kataragama – Colombo route via Galle road."
Auction fully subscribed after weeks
In 2023 there are 7 'long weekends' where Friday or Monday is a holiday.
AASL has spent 225 million rupees to allocate 1900 square meters on the second floor for 31 electronic related shops.
Standard coconut palms less affected
Sri Lanka has over 1.4 million state workers for 22 million population.
Price controls leads to shortage of parent birds
November was slightly better due to a pick-up in tourism, the central bank said.
Retail and insurance counters are active
The market generated a turnover of 1 billion rupees during its first hour of trade.
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