Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widens despite strong export growth in May
July 13, 2006 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's trade deficit expanded to 429 million dollars for the five months to May, amidst strong growth in export earnings. …
In Control
KUALA LUMPUR, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - Tony Fernandes, head of budget carrier AirAsia, will ensure the airline remains Malaysian owned and not sell shares to …
Lost & Found
COLOMBO, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka announced Wednesday it would seize an estimated 30 million dollars in dormant bank accounts as part of a drive to …
James Finlays ups capacity at its tea bagging plant
July 11 (LBO) - James Finlays has upped capacity at its tea factory, turning out bio-degradable tea bags to break into new markets in the United States and …
Trade Block
July 11 (LBO) – A tariff cut of up to 70 percent on goods like cement imported under the Indo-Lanka free trade deal, has been pushed back to September …
Illegal Stay
LONDON, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - The British government announced Wednesday it had ruled out the possibility of an anmesty for immigrants who are in the kingdom …
Asia in middle of shopping mall revolution, China and India leads
SINGAPORE, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - China and India are leading a revolution in the shopping centre industry in Asia but investors must have the business acumen, …
Singapore to export government expertise
SINGAPORE, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - Singapore said Wednesday it will share the city-state's expertise with interested foreign governments in areas such as airport …
Indian servant’s tell-all book on a domestic’s hard life
NEW DELHI, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - For many affluent Indians, the ideal servant is one who is seen and not heard, rises early to get the kids off to school and …
Two policemen killed in Sri Lanka blast
July 12, 2006 (AFP) - Two policemen were killed Wednesday in a landmine attack by suspected Tamil Tiger guerrillas in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna peninsula, …
Emergency heart surgery for Sri Lanka rebel spokesman
July 12, 2006 (AFP) - A Tamil Tiger rebel spokesman suffered a heart attack and was being rushed to a hospital in the Sri Lankan capital Wednesday for urgent …
Sri Lanka seeks unity to fight terrorism after Mumbai attacks
COLOMBO, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse urged the international community Wednesday to unite and fight terrorism following a …
Sri Lanka boosts Colombo security with 1,000 troops
COLOMBO, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka Wednesday announced it is forming a special unit of 1,000 men to bolster already tight security arrangements in the …
Asian civilians increasingly at risk from bombings: analysts
SINGAPORE, July 12, 2006 (AFP) - From Bali to Sri Lanka, the Philippines and Mumbai, Asian civilians are increasingly at risk of dying in bombings by …
Winning Words
July 11 (LBO) – Sri Lanka™s Editors Guild will honour print journalists Tuesday evening at its annual awards ceremony for journalistic excellence in …
IMF proposes emergency liquidity cushion
SINGAPORE, July 11, 2006 (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is proposing an emergency liquidity cushion to help Asian and other emerging economies …
Sri Lanka offers cash, devolution to end ethnic bloodshed
COLOMBO, July 11, 2006 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's president Tuesday offered 1. buy doxycycline online …
Blast near Tiger cemetery kills Sri Lanka soldier
July 11, 2006 (AFP) - A government soldier was killed Tuesday in a powerful bomb explosion near a Tamil Tiger war cemetery in Sri Lanka's northern peninsula of …
Fuelling Wars
July 11 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s energy minister wants nine billion rupees from the Treasury to settle Ceylon Petroleum Corp’s subsidy bill, as …
Zimbabwe’s churches say they may have answer to economic woes
HARARE, July 9, 2006 (AFP) - Zimbabwe's churches are rallying to provide what they call a "comprehensive document" they believe could help lift the embattled …