Srilankan revenue dropped after contact with phoenix

2018-07-03   |   Business

Details of anomalies in the contract SriLankan Airlines had entered into with Phoenix Rising Ventures (PRV) were exposed at the Presidential Commissio...

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Sri Lanka’s hotel sector fast reaching saturation point: veteran hotelier

2018-07-02   |   Business

The number of star class hotels in operation in Sri Lanka currently and that are to be built in the future will push Sri Lanka's hotel sector to reach...

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Claims made by Cabraal on GDP are distorted – Min. of Finance

2018-07-02   |   Business

The Ministry of Mass Media and Finance issuing a statement says that the claims made by the former governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Ajith Niv...

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Sri Lanka’s April exports flat, car imports help widen trade gap

2018-06-29   |   Business

Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widened in April 2018 from a year ago as export earnings growth was flat while imports rose sharply driven by a big rise i...

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Sri Lanka preparing to host largest travel trade show

2018-06-25   |   Business

To attract Top 200 global tourism operators to the country   Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) signs as the Official Partner of TTSL;...

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Importers appeal for swifter Customs law

2018-06-25   |   Business

Importers say effortto enact new Customs law not proceeding as fast as expected  Hope authorities will expedite process, promote paperless tra...

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Sujeewa urges incentive payments for Import & Export Dept.

2018-06-25   |   Business

Imports and Exports Controller General Damayanthi Karunarathna accepting her appointment from International Trade State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe  ...

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SLPA posts Rs 13.2bn profit in 2017, becomes 13th best port

2018-06-25   |   Business

Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) during the corresponding period of 2017 had earned a record net profit of Rs. 13.2 billion and became the 13th best c...

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CPC re-enters local bitumen market

2018-06-21   |   Business

Recognising the rapid growth in the local construction industry and increased demand for bitumen, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) yesterday re-...

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Trump threatens tariffs on additional $200bn in Chinese imports

2018-06-20   |   Business

US President Donald Trump has threatened to levy a 10% tariff on $200bn (£151bn) of Chinese goods in a tit-for-tat trade row with Beijing. “China ...

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Big gains for Sri Lanka from faster trade transport times: ADB

2018-06-19   |   Business

South Asian countries like Sri Lanka could make significant economic gains by improving international transport times, according to a new study by the...

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Tourism targets US$ 4 bn revenue

2018-06-12   |   Business

Sri Lanka to attract 2.5 mn arrivals for 2018 Sri Lanka Tourism is aiming for all time record revenue of US$ 4 billion from the industry for 201...

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CB Chief cracks whip to discipline forex market

2018-06-12   |   Business

Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy yesterday gave assurances of a well-managed rupee, insisting the monetary authority would block unwarr...

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SL's non-financial assets at Rs.814B

2018-06-11   |   Business

The Ministry of Finance says the total worth of nonmonetary assets in the government amounts to 814 billion rupees. Issuing a statement the Finance...

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New regulations for microfinance: Mangala

2018-06-08   |   Business

New regulations to be published on 22 June Govt. to absorb interest of microfinance loans below Rs. 150, 000 as relief measure  Minister slam...

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‘More Qatar investors eye Sri Lanka’

2018-06-08   |   Business

Doha Bank Group opens Colombo office. Sri Lanka’s economy is stable and many investor’s are keen on starting businesses in Sri Lanka, Doha Bank ...

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Monetary Law to be amended to suit inflation targeting

2018-06-03   |   Business

Amendments to the Monetary Law Act (MLA) is to be present to Parliament next year to suit the Flexible Inflation Targeting (FIT) frame-work with the a...

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SL seeks $500 mn apparel trade deal with India

2018-06-03   |   Business

Sri Lanka is hoping to convince India to remove the existing quota system for the apparel industry and instead requesting a US$500 million worth trade...

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Lankan banks sit on Rs.19bn capital hole as sector braces for BASEL III

2018-05-31   |   Business

The Sri Lankan banks satisfy many of the key matrices such as growth, profits, efficiency and asset quality against most regional peers but the sect...

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HNB Assurance Group delivers notable financial results for Q1 2018; PAT up

2018-05-29   |   Business

HNB Assurance Group delivered a notable financial performance, reporting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 699 MN for Q1 2018 reflecting a steady growth...

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INSURANCE INDUSTRY ACTS FAST; DEPLOYS LOSS ADJUSTERS

2018-05-28   |   Business

National Insurance Trust Fund provides Rs 40m for flood relief The National Insurance Trust Fund Board (NITF) has released Rs. 40 million to provide ...

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Ceylinco Insurance announces ‘record’ 315 percent dividend

2018-05-28   |   Business

Ceylinco Insurance PLC, announced an incomparable dividend of Rs.31/50 per share to its shareholders for the year 2017, which constitutes aÂ...

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Aitken Spence ups FY18 pre-tax profit by 22% to record Rs. 6.4 b

2018-05-23   |   Business

Aitken Spence Plc recorded a steady financial performance for the 12 months ending 31 March 2018 with a 22% year-on-year growth in profit-before-tax f...

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Hayleys first listed firm to cross $1b turnover

2018-05-22   |   Business

Building on a strong momentum gathered over the final quarter of FY 2017/18, Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerate Hayleys PLC announced a re...

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National Export Strategy for Cabinet nod soon - Malwatte

2018-05-22   |   Business

Export target for 2018 scaled up to US$ 17.8 bn Measures to increase exports by 15% annually Sri Lanka’s exports in 2017 has grown by 15% to U...

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