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Height of Intelligence
The opposition is blaming bad economic policies for rapid price rises.The opposition is blaming bad economic policies for rapid price rises. The Treasury has made several attempts to correct macro-economic imbalances, but it has been thwarted by its own coalition partners in some cases. The Treasury has at last corrected fuel prices, preventing the build […]
New cuppa for kings makes the cup overflow for Sri Lanka tea maker
Inspired by a French perfumer and egged on by an English aficionado, a Sri Lankan master tea maker has revived a centuries-old Chinese tradition to make a brew that few but an emperor could afford.Inspired by a French perfumer and egged on by an English aficionado, a Sri Lankan master tea maker has revived a […]
Looking Below
Increasing competition in goods and services is requiring advertising campaigns to create bigger impacts on consumer choices.Increasing competition in goods and services is requiring advertising campaigns to create bigger impacts on consumer choices. Apart from traditional mass media advertising, companies are now showing interest in below the line activities. Advertisers are also keen to create […]
Deep Sea Moves
Sri Lanka Telecom sought US$ 5 mn damages from an Indian vessel, which allegedly damaged its undersea international cable.Sri Lanka Telecom sought US$ 5 mn damages from an Indian vessel, which allegedly damaged its undersea international cable. The dominant carrier’s Internet and international call network came to a standstill late Saturday, after a ship’s anchor […]
Weak Link
Sri Lanka Telecom’s internet link collapsed late Saturday, when a ship damaged its undersea cable.Sri Lanka Telecom’s internet link collapsed late Saturday, when a ship damaged its undersea cable. The SEA-ME-WE III (South East Asia Middle East Western Europe) links Sri Lanka with the outside world through a landing point in Mount Lavinia. SLT officials […]
Low Fuel
Treasury Secretary Dr. P B Jayasundara appealed to the public and business community to curb fuel consumption, and brace themselves for further oil-led shocks. Treasury Secretary Dr. P B Jayasundara appealed to the public and business community to curb fuel consumption, and brace themselves for further oil-led shocks. Sri Lankan economy is under twin attacks […]
Refinanced
Asia Capital strengthened its position in the financial sector, finalised a deal to pick up a controlling equity stake in Finance and Land Sales Limited (FLSL) on Thursday.Asia Capital strengthened its position in the financial sector, finalised a deal to pick up a controlling equity stake in Finance and Land Sales Limited (FLSL) on Thursday. […]
Online Draw
National Lotteries Board (NLB) subsidiary – Online Lotteries Private Limited is drawing dates for its launch, some time in late October. National Lotteries Board (NLB) subsidiary – Online Lotteries Private Limited is drawing dates for its launch, some time in late October. Over 100 internet based terminals to sell games have been deployed already in […]
India and Sri Lanka decide to tighten the knot for a closer fit under free trade pact
The latest round of talks on the Indo-Lanka FTA ended in Colombo this week with a promise to come closer together under the textile sector umbrella.The latest round of talks on the Indo-Lanka FTA ended in Colombo this week with a promise to come closer together under the textile sector umbrella. Delegations will meet in […]
Old Lessons
The government will revisit an annuity model to fund the Colombo Katunayake Highway project, after efforts failed to get former contractor Keagnam back on board. The government will revisit an annuity model to fund the Colombo Katunayake Highway project, after efforts failed to get former contractor Keagnam back on board. Open bids that were to […]