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Sri Lanka Deposit Insurance and Liquidity Support Scheme (SLDILSS) set up to redress to depositors of failed financial institutions has released Rs.851.8 million as compensation during 2019, while the Fund has grown by nearly Rs.11 billion to Rs.62.7
Sri Lanka’s foreign debt obligations due for August and September stand at US$ 300 million before the country settles a billion dollars in debt it borrowed via a sovereign bond in October, data from ICRA Lanka showed.
Sri Lanka’s monopoly cigarette player, Ceylon Tobacco PLC (CTC) says cigarette sales are set for a pre-pandemic level recovery after recording sharp 38 percent year-on-year (YoY) decline in volumes during the June quarter (2Q20).
Prices of locally produced confectionery products have undergone an upward revision in the recent months—a move taken by the industry to help ease the financial constraints faced since mid March.
Job losses among Sri Lanka’s youth is projected to top 100,000 this year as a result of the COVID-19-induced crisis, driving the country’s already high youth unemployment rate above 30 percent, according to a latest report.
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday assumed duties as the new government’s Finance Minister, at the Finance Ministry premises in Colombo.
Sri Lanka’s manufacturing and services activities continued to expand in July, as economic activities were seen normalising gradually, the Purchasing Managers’ Indices complied by the Central Bank (CB) showed.
Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) is moving towards executing an already signed contract with Misje Eco Bulk AS (Misje), a Norwegian company, to build six firm plus four optional Eco bulk carriers.
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry, which faced a major setback due to the global health crisis, is finally beginning to witness progresses, with buyer interest showing signs of improvement.
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC reported subdued top line performance amid low business volumes and impacts stemming from the relief afforded to its clients affected by the pandemic but the gains made from its investments in government securities (G-Se
Two Softlogic group subsidiaries in the financial services sector yesterday revealed plans to collectively raise up to Rs.2.9 billion via rights issues, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval.
Sunshine Holdings PLC’s (A(lka)/Stable) 100 percent acquisition of Sri Lanka-based confectionery maker Daintee Limited will increase the cash flow of the group’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) segment, which is defensive in nature, as the lowe
The businessman appointed to lead Norway’s US $ 1.1 trillion sovereign fund should not be allowed to take up the job unless he divests his holdings in a hedge fund, the opposition Labour Party told daily VG and broadcaster NRK on Friday.
Taxi hailing app, Uber relaunched its on on-trip ‘24x7 Safety Helpline’ in Sri Lanka in an effort to ensure and boost the safety of riders.
Diversified conglomerate and export major Hayleys PLC recorded higher operating profits for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 (1Q21) as the group managed to reduce its overheads while its export-oriented business performed strongly.
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit fell to US$ 161 million in June compared to US$ 316 million in the same month last year, recording the lowest monthly deficit in the country’s merchandise trade since August 2009 as exporters continued to push ahead whil
The average weighted prime lending rate (AWPR) fell by 40 basis points (bps) last week, logging the steepest weekly decline in recent times while the market weighs in on another round of monetary policy easing this week as the Monetary Board of the C
A special programme to export local vegetables and fruits has been launched through the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA).
Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) reported subdued performance for the three months ended June 30 (2Q20) as the pandemic brought the growth in new loans to a standstill while the bank had to forgo income on loans provided with payment holidays amid mass
Gradual recovery in healthcare and domestic consumer segments of Hemas group helped to soften the impact stemming from the pandemic as its logistics and marine sector suffered a big volume slump while the pandemic nearly decimated its leisure sector,
Today 17 August 2020 is a special day for Indonesian citizens all over the world for celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence Day. On the same day in 1945, the first President of Indonesia Ir. Soekarno declared the proclamation of
An innovative owner-driven model under which technical support and financial assistance is provided to beneficiaries.
Uncertainties in the country’s tax framework over the last year have hindered progress in the local motor trade industry, where the ad-hoc policies have directly impacted the core business models of the sector, automobile entity United Motors PLC s
In the wake of the Port of Beirut explosions which devastated many parts of Lebanon’s capital city, Emirates is standing with Lebanon to provide critical emergency relief and aid to the hundreds of thousands of people affected by the blasts.
Asian markets drifted yesterday as investors grew increasingly concerned about the stalemate in Washington on a new stimulus for the world’s top economy.
The Sri Lanka Banks Association (SLBA) representing all licensed banks (30) in Sri Lanka congratulate President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the new government on receiving a strong electoral mandate to set the course for
The very first flights of Egypt Air Cargo, the national freighter of Egypt, landed in Bandaranaike International Airport on August 2nd and 5th.
SriLankan Airlines wishes to clarify its position with regard to the temporary suspension of the Colombo-Shanghai operation by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for a period of four weeks.
The government is prepared to utilise all necessary tools to revive the country’s virus-hit economy and to restore the trust in the economy backed by clear-cut polices and their prompt implementation.
Former Central Bank Deputy Governor S. R. Attygalle, who was reappointed to the position of Secretary to the Treasury and the Ministry of Finance assumed duties on Thursday.
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