First Dip

The World Bank is expected to release the first US$ 100 mn tranche from its poverty reduction strategy to the government in early June.The funds come under the …

Public Poll

A proposal to have a referendum to test the pulse of the people on the ongoing peace process has got the governments attention.Civic groups have approached the …

DEX Brokers

The Colombo Stock Exchange on Wednesday sent out calls to admit trading members to trade on its new debt trading system, the DEX.Trading members are second …

Labour Export

Asian countries producing the world migrant worker population will lobby for free labour migration at future trade negotiations with developed economies.rnThe …

Danish Love

The government on Monday signed up for US$ 60 mn worth of aid from the Kingdom of Denmark to finance key development projects.Around 35 percent of the aid …

Builders Inc.

The Urban Development Authority on Monday rolled out its ambitious plans to build low income housing in densely populated Colombo. Ten locations have been …