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Money Report Q & A – Luis M. Valdivieso
Top donors including the IMF had an opportunity to listen to and have a dialogue with the government about its policy framework at the Development Forum in Kandy. The IMF also released a statement to the donors (link) and made a presentation (link). Shamindra Kulamannage spoke to IMF’s Senior Resident Representative in Sri Lanka, Luis […]
SLT share perk up on Dialog’s IPO pricing
Sri Lanka Telecom shares rose Friday, on investor perceptions that the stock is undervalued compared to the upcoming Dialog Telecom issue, traders said.Sri Lanka Telecom shares rose Friday, on investor perceptions that the stock is undervalued compared to the upcoming Dialog Telecom issue, traders said. More than 2 million SLT shares changed hands Friday with […]
One Only
The CFA Institute – the global association which offers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification filed a lawsuit in the Commercial High Court of Sri Lanka this week against ICFAI Education Lanka.The CFA Institute – the global association which offers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification filed a lawsuit in the Commercial High Court of […]
Norwegian peace brokers to test Sri Lanka’s turbulent political waters
Norwegian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vidar Helgesen, will arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday, for a five day political update.Norwegian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vidar Helgesen, will arrive in Sri Lanka on Monday, for a five day political update. Helgesen is scheduled to meet President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and key stakeholders of Sri […]
‘s IPO pricing
Sri Lanka Telecom shares rose Friday, on investor perceptions that the stock is undervalued compared to the upcoming Dialog Telecom issue, traders said.Sri Lanka Telecom shares rose Friday, on investor perceptions that the stock is undervalued compared to the upcoming Dialog Telecom issue, traders said. More than 2 million SLT shares changed hands Friday with […]
Sri Lanka joins international programme to generate more jobs.
On Thursday the International Labour Organisation (ILO) wrapped up its annual world conference with all member countries, including Sri Lanka, agreeing to focus on generating more jobs.On Thursday the International Labour Organisation (ILO) wrapped up its annual world conference with all member countries, including Sri Lanka, agreeing to focus on generating more jobs. The ILO […]
Top British official says Sri Lanka’s rebuilding targets are optimistic
Top British officials say Sri Lanka’s reconstruction targets are optimistic at best, and urges setting up a controversial joint mechanism to share aid in rebel held areas of the North.Top British officials say Sri Lanka’s reconstruction targets are optimistic at best, and urges setting up a controversial joint mechanism to share aid in rebel held […]
Changing Tracks
Draft changes to the Railways act, that will allow the commuter service to partner the private sector is being finalized before going for Cabinet approval.Draft changes to the Railways act, that will allow the commuter service to partner the private sector is being finalized before going for Cabinet approval. Private sector participation is expected to […]
Marxists Quit
COLOMBO (AFP) – The main Marxist coalition partner quit Sri Lanka’s government in protest against President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s plans to share tsunami aid with Tamil Tiger rebels, a party spokesman said.COLOMBO (AFP) – The main Marxist coalition partner quit Sri Lanka’s government in protest against President Chandrika Kumaratunga’s plans to share tsunami aid with Tamil […]
‘s rebuilding targets are optimistic
Top British officials say Sri Lanka’s reconstruction targets are optimistic at best, and urges setting up a controversial joint mechanism to share aid in rebel held areas of the North.Top British officials say Sri Lanka’s reconstruction targets are optimistic at best, and urges setting up a controversial joint mechanism to share aid in rebel held […]