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‘s trade gap narrows 9.1-pct in January 2016
May 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports fell 2.5 percent to 893.9 million US dollars in January 2016 from a year earlier while imports fell at a faster 5.5 percent to 1,589.1 million US dollars, official data showed. The deficit in the trade account contracted in January 2016, by 9.1 percent from a year […]
Sri Lanka’s Nestlé unit net up 10-pct in March 2016 quarter
May 06, 2016 (LBO) – Nestlé Lanka, a unit of a Swiss-based food group, said net profits rose 10 percent to 1.27 billion rupees in the March 2016 quarter from a year earlier. The firm reported earnings of 23.74 rupees per share for the quarter against 21.56 rupees reported a year earlier. The stock closed […]
‘s subordinated debt BBB+(lka)(EXP)
Fitch Ratings has assigned Seylan Bank PLC’s (A-(lka)/Stable) proposed Basel II-compliant subordinated debenture issue of up to LKR5bn a National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB+(lka)(EXP)’. The debentures will have tenors of five and seven years and carry fixed and floating coupons. The debentures are to be listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange and the bank plans […]
PTL Watch: Bond yields tick higher for a second day
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Saudi agrees to share employment status of Lankan workers: Harsha de Silva
May 06, 2016 (LBO) – Saudi Arabia has agreed to periodically share employment details of Sri Lankan workers during their stay in Saudi Arabia. The decision was made during a visit by Deputy Foreign Minister Harsh de Silva to Saudi Arabia recently. This would enable the Embassy to speedily reach out to Sri Lankan employers […]
No one solution to reform SOEs, says Dep Minister at Advocata launch
May 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises need individually crafted approaches for reforming them and one solution may not suit every enterprise, Deputy Minister Eran Wickramaratne said. Wickramaratne was speaking at the launch of Advocata Institute, a new independent policy think tank based in Colombo, and its report on SOEs. The institute will […]
Sri Lanka to build LNG power plant in Kerawalapitiya: Power Ministry
May 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka will build a new 300MW Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power plant in Kerawalapitiya adjoining the existing power plant there, the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy said. “The plant will be built on a 10 acre land in Kerawalapitiya utilizing LNG which minimizes environmental pollution,” the ministry said […]
Sri Lanka wants LNG-driven power, to shift away from coal: Govt official
May 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka wants more power generation from Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), because natural gas is attractively priced in international markets, and will rely less on coal, a government official said. “It is a very compelling case to start gasifying Sri Lanka using, initially, imported LNG, and then at some point […]
Sri Lanka seeks FTAs with Singapore, Malayasia and Turkey
May 06, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is exploring free trade agreements with Singapore, Malaysia and Turkey, a minister said. ““Countries like Sri Lanka need to thrive on the export of products and services on the way to create vibrant economies,” Malik Samarawickrama, minister of development strategies and international trade, said. “We are now on […]
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May 05, 2016 (LBO) – With slower growth in the next few years and signs of financial stress for some state-owned enterprises, achieving significant fiscal consolidation will be challenging, Moody’s said in a statement. The IMF mission chief mentioned a targeted deficit at 3.5 percent of GDP in 2020. The full text of the statement […]
Jetwing Lighthouse to build new hotel at Unawatuna for Rs350mn
May 05, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s hotels and travel sector front runner Lighthouse Hotel has decided to construct a new hotel through incorporation of a fully owned subsidiary. The company said in a stock exchange filing that the Board of Directors has approved a proposal to build the hotel with 36 rooms at Unawatuna area for […]
Inland Revenue Act to be redrafted with international standards
May 05, 2016 (LBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers have approved a proposal made by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake to instruct the Legal Draftsman to redraft the Inland Revenue Act according to international standards improving clarity and transparency. The Inland Revenue Act No 10 of 2016 provides legal provisions to impose income tax in Sri […]