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The Court of Appeal issued notice and fixed for support on January 31, 2019 for an interim order in respect of a writ petition, which alleged that awarding of the tender for the provision of luggage wrapping services at the departure check-in area of
Sri Lanka’s Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Ltd (CDS) and China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited (CSDC) recently committed towards pursuing a cooperative relationship in the areas of securities clearing and depository.&nb
A customer likes to view, feel, look for alternatives, check the prices and at times bargain before buying a product. Sadly not so, when we buy utility services, particularly electricity and water supply. These, as the economists call, are ‘nat
“It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both.” -Niccolo Machiavelli, Prince 1532 St. Augustine’s ‘City of God’ was perhaps the book Maithripala Sirisena was following since the beginning of his presidency
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has revised this year’s export target to US $ 5 billion from the earlier target of US $ 5.5 billion, amid the October apparel export earnings declining by marginal one percent year-on-year (YoY) to US $ 403 mi
(Colombo) REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened yesterday while bond yields dropped as a seven-week political crisis appeared to ebb after President Maithripala Sirisena reinstated the premier he had initially sacked in a widely criticised move.
Iconic integrated development Cinnamon Life recently completed the structure of the ‘Suites Tower’, which comprises of 39 floors. A topping off ceremony was held on site to celebrate this key milestone.
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) in a statement yesterday welcomed the peaceful and democratic resolution of the political crisis in accordance with Sri Lanka’s constitution.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday commended stronger tobacco control measures being adopted by Thailand, which has become the first in Asia and the first low and middle-income country to adopt plain packaging for tobacco products.
(Bangkok) REUTERS: Catriona Gray from the Philippines was crowned Miss Universe yesterday, the fourth time the Southeast Asian country has won the international beauty pageant.
Sales in Sri Lanka’s residential condominium sector have experienced a slowdown due to the general uncertainty in the country, devaluation of the rupee and high cost of financing. Speaking to Mirror Business, KPMG Principal Deal A
Dialog Axiata has become the first provider in Sri Lanka to be granted certification under the GSMA’s Mobile Money Certification initiative. Through its premier mobile payment Network, eZ Cash, Dialog Axiata is amongst first seven mobile
(Washington) AFP: The US Federal Reserve is likely to raise interest rates in the coming week but policymakers have begun to signal they may take it a bit slower in 2019.
Sri Lanka’s Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) fell in November mainly due to the slowdown in new orders in textile and wearing apparels while the heightened political crisis soured the expectations in the services sector. Accordingly, the m
(Colombo) AFP: Former Maldives president Abdulla Yameen is under investigation for corruption, police said yesterday, after a court ordered accounts holding US$ 6.5 million to be frozen.
(Colombo) REUTERS: Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister yesterday, making remarkable comeback weeks after being ousted by President Maithripala Sirisena under controversial circumstances. Wickremesinghe’s reinst
The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker yesterday amid pressure on the currency due to foreign outflows from bonds and stocks as uncertainty from a lingering political crisis weighed on sentiment.
FRANKFURT AM MAIN (AFP) - Many among the more than one million people who arrived in Germany as migrants or refugees since 2015 are integrating speedily through work, the head of a key business group said yesterday.
HONG KONG (AFP) - Asian markets fell yesterday, putting the region on course to end a broadly positive week on a sour note, as traders took a step back and their profits off the table.
NEW DELHI (AFP) - India’s Supreme Court dismissed yesterday calls for an investigation into a controversial French fighter jet deal, in a move seen as a boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
British Prime Minister Theresa May arriving in Brussels yesterday during the second day of a European Summit aimed at discussing the Brexit deal, the long-term budget and the single market. EU leaders were to approve a modest list of euro single curr
WASHINGTON (AFP) - Argentina’s economic programme, including tough budget cuts, is yielding results and stabilizing financial markets, an International Monetary Fund spokesman said this week.
BEIJING (Reuters) - China will suspend additional tariffs on U.S.-made vehicles and auto parts for three months starting Jan. 1, 2019, the country’s finance ministry said yesterday, following a truce in a trade war between the world’s two
FRANKFURT AM MAIN (AFP) - Chinese telecoms giant ZTE lost its biggest contract in Germany, network provider Telefonica yesterday told AFP, as resistance mounts across the West to Beijing’s infrastructure manufacturers.
The biggest challenge the power sector is facing today is that there hasn’t been a single new power plant commissioned since 2014. Meanwhile, there have been issues in the form of delays in the generation plan approval, the Kerawalapitiya lique
The Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT) has announced a significant equipment addition that will enhance the terminal’s deep water capacity and make Colombo one of the few ports in Asia capable of handling vessels of 22,000 plus
Hutch Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka’s third largest mobile operator following its merger with Etisalat Sri Lanka, on Wednesday said they welcome the recent move by the government and the telecom industry regulator to remove the floor rates on voice call
(New Delhi) PTI: Hospitality firm OYO has entered Sri Lanka as part of its expansion plan in South Asian market, sources said yesterday. Currently, the company has presence in seven countries including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the UK
(Colombo) AFP: Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court opened the way for potential impeachment proceedings against the President yesterday, ruling that he broke the law by dissolving parliament last month.
(Colombo) REUTERS: The Sri Lankan rupee ended a tad weaker yesterday in dull trade amid pressure on the currency due to foreign outflows from bonds and stocks as a lingering political crisis weighed on sentiment ahead of a key ruling by the island na
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