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US trains Lankans on counterproliferation of weapons of mass destruction
The U.S. Government recently concluded a five-day workshop in Colombo from June 13-17 for members of the Sri Lankan Ports Authority and Customs, Police, Navy, and Coast Guard to provide training on eliminating the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). Led by U.S. military experts from the International Counterproliferation Program (ICP), the workshop covered […]
PTL Watch: Bond yields fall, local investor interest
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Abans Finance to raise Rs277mn through private placement
June 27, 2016 (LBO) – The directors of Abans Finance has decided to raise 277 million rupees for the company by way of a private placement of ordinary voting shares. Subject to necessary approvals, the proposed investor, Ironwood Investment Holding (Pvt.) Ltd will purchase 11,067,978 fully paid ordinary voting shares of the company at a […]
Sri Lanka may approve two blocks for exploration and drilling: PRDS
June 27, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka could shortly approve petroleum exploration and drilling for two blocks in the Cauvery basin, as bidders in the 2013 licensing round have recommitted to their bids, a government official said. “The government has already gone through the approval process for these bids, and bidders have recommitted to their […]
Sri Lanka Parliament passes Right to Information Bill
June 25, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Parliament has passed the Right to Information (RTI) bill with amendments on Friday. The main purpose of the Bill is to provide for the Right of Access to Information, to specify grounds on which access may be denied, to establish the Right to Information commission, to appoint Information […]
Huawei’s flagship P9 unveils in Sri Lanka
June 25, 2016 (LBO) – Huawei, one of the fastest growing smartphones in Sri Lanka, yesterday unveiled their flagship smartphone Huawei P9 at a vivid ceremony. Huawei’s partnership with German firm Leica has created a smartphone with a groundbreaking dual-lens camera that can shoot vivid color and crisp black-and-white to produce images with greater depth […]
In Pictures: Swim Week 2017 highlights new designs and Colombo port
Day 1 of Swim Week Colombo kicked off on Friday showcasing designs by Sri Lankan and international designers at the ECT Terminal of the Colombo Port. The designers were: U by Upeksha Hager, Meraki, Juxtapose, heidi klein, Rachel Raj, CHARINI, c.h.a.r.l.e.n.e., and Shivan & Narresh. The venue of Colombo Port was a first, highlighting the […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank keeps policy rates steady
June 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rates steady for a fourth straight month on Friday, despite rising inflation and high private sector credit growth. The full text of the statement is reproduced below. Monetary Policy Review – June 2016 According to provisional estimates of the […]
BOI briefs investment opportunities for Japanese biz delegation
A Japanese business delegation consisting of 28 leading Companies visited Sri Lanka with the purpose of gaining a firsthand experience of the business and investment climate of Sri Lanka. The delegation consisted of representatives of leading Japanese enterprises and other companies such as Leopalace 21, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mizuho Bank, NTT Data, Mitsui & Co. India […]
Brexit could impact Sri Lanka borrowings, trade, says CCC
June 24, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka could feel the impact of Brexit in its commercial borrowings, as the external environment becomes more volatile, while exporters should make greater effort to diversify targeted markets, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said. “The negotiations around the terms of Britain’s new engagement with Europe are likely to take […]
Sri Lankan rupee 1-wk forwards fall on importer dollar demand; Brexit weighs
COLOMBO, June 24 (Reuters) – Sri Lankan rupee one-week forwards fell on Friday as it faced pressure from a strengthening dollar after Britons voted to leave the European Union, cautioning importers, but selling of the U.S. currency by a state bank capped losses, dealers said. Britain voted to leave the 28-member bloc, results from Thursday’s […]