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Growth in South Asia 7.1-pct in 2015: World Bank
June 12, 2015 (LBO) – The World Bank says growth in South Asia is expected to continue at a firm 7.1 percent this year, led by a recovery in India. “Regional GDP growth is expected to remain at just over 7 percent during 2015, and rise at a moderate pace toward 7.5 percent in 2017, in line […]
Sri Lanka’s Global Glass to set up Double and Triple Glazed Units, Plans for regional exports
June 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Globe Mirror Industries, a glass merchant and a processor, rebranded as Globe Glass, said that it plans to set up a Double and Triple Glazed Units, to expand its product portfolio while expanding exports to region.“We have planned to set up our own double and triple glazed units […]
Sri Lanka Central Bank establishes legal and compliance Dept
June 12, 2015 (LBO) – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said that it has established a ‘legal and compliance department’ to entrust the discharge of duties under several legislative enactments which provide powers relating to the supervision and control of banking institutions, non-bank financial institutions and leasing companies. Accordingly, this department is expected to […]
Handing Over of Dual Citizenship Certificates
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Ministry of Public Order & Christian Religious Affairs jointly handed over Dual Citizenship Certificates to recipients at the Foreign Ministry main conference hall on Thursday (11).
Sri Lanka stocks close down 0.2-pct; Foreigners net sellers
Jun 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s stocks closed down at 0.17 percent for the fourth consecutive day, Thursday with index heavy stocks making losses and foreign investors were net sellers , brokers said. The Colombo benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed 11.93 points lower at 7,051.52 down 0.17 percent. The S&P SL20 closed […]
Sri Lanka to ratify UN convention on electronic communication
June 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved a proposal made by Foreign Minister to ratify a convention on electronic communication with regard to the International agreements, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha Senarathne said.It has also been proposed to empower the Information Communication Technology Agency to make recommendations on revisions and modifications that may […]
Singer Sri Lanka debenture oversubscribed
Jun 11, 2015 (LBO) – Singer Sri Lanka’s 15,000,000 rated senior secure redeemable debenture valued at 1,500,000,000 has been oversubscribed, the Company said in a stock exchange filling. The issue will close as per its prospectus this evening.The basis of allotment will be notified to the CSE later, the statement said.
‘s President appoints more advisors
Jun 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s former Prime Ministers, Ratnasiri Wickremanayake and D. M. Jayaratne were appointed as senior political advisors to the President, a statement said.Wickremanayake, is currently a Member of Parliament and served as the Prime Minister from August 2000 to December 2001, during the regime of the People’s Alliance Government and […]
EAP Broadcasting to get new rating for debt issue
June 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s EAP Broadcasting Company Limited said that it has taken all the steps necessary to obtain another rating for its proposed debenture issue which was to be held today.Sri Lanka’s securities watch dog issued a directive to EAP Broadcasting Monday to hold its debt issue citing a conflict of […]
Developing countries to face tough challenges in 2015: World Bank
June 11, 2015 (LBO) – The World Bank says, that developing countries would face a series of tough challenges in 2015, including the looming prospect of higher borrowing costs as they adapt to a new era of low prices for oil and other key commodities, resulting in a fourth consecutive year of disappointing economic growth […]
Sri Lanka PM ordered UDA to stop land acquisition in the Colombo District
June 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe instructed Urban Development Authority to immediately stop land acquisition activities in the guise of development in the Colombo District and to stop forceful evictions and acquisitions. A statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office said that the Chairman was further instructed to device a […]
‘s Hemas Holdings March net down 17.6-pct
June 11, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings which has interests in consumer goods, power and leisure has posted a profit of 771 million rupees in the March 2015 quarter, down 17.6 percent from a year earlier, interim accounts showed. The group reported earnings of 1.50 rupees per share for the March quarter against […]