Category: Economy and Markets
The opposition will march on Colombo streets on September 24
The main opposition United National Party, is trying to shake off ‘its sleepy giant image’, with a countrywide street protest against the rising cost of living.The main opposition United National Party, is trying to shake off ‘its sleepy giant image’, with a countrywide street protest against the rising cost of living. The move comes just […]
Central Bank warns subsidies cant continue
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka expressed concern on State sponsored subsidies, but said overall growth remains on track, to ensure there need not be a change in short-term interest rates for September. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka expressed concern on State sponsored subsidies, but said overall growth remains on track, to ensure there […]
The US gives US$ 100,000 to supply drinking water to drought affected families
The US has given a US$ 100,000 to the Sri Lanka Red Cross to supply drinking water to 12,000 drought affected families.The US has given a US$ 100,000 to the Sri Lanka Red Cross to supply drinking water to 12,000 drought affected families. Channelled through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the Sri Lanka […]
Central Bank raises US$ 55.25 mn worth of two-year debt at 163.48 basis points above six months LIBOR rates
The Central Bank has raised US$ 55.25 mn for the government through two-year Sri Lanka Development Bonds priced at 163.48 basis points above the six month’s London Interbank offered rate (LIBOR). The Central Bank has raised US$ 55.25 mn for the government through two-year Sri Lanka Development Bonds priced at 163.48 basis points above the […]
Treasury yields fall as government banks and pension funds put in low bids
Treasury bill and bond yields fell in primary auctions this week as government banks and pension funds put in low bids that drove yields down. Treasury bill and bond yields fell in primary auctions this week as government banks and pension funds put in low bids that drove yields down. Treasury bills yields eased nearly […]
Govt.’s role to expand, as private sector cant lead the country on its own
The Treasury Secretary said they plan to expand the role of the government because they think the private sector alone can’t lead the country.The Treasury Secretary said they plan to expand the role of the government because they think the private sector alone can’t lead the country. But he says the state has got the […]
‘s role to expand, as private sector cant lead the country on its own
The Treasury Secretary said they plan to expand the role of the government because they think the private sector alone can’t lead the country.The Treasury Secretary said they plan to expand the role of the government because they think the private sector alone can’t lead the country. But he says the state has got the […]
ADB asks Lanka to get cracking on reforms and economic development
Asian Development Bank’s half a million dollar commitment to Sri Lanka could hit a bumpy stretch if much needed reforms and economic performance gets entangled in the web of political rhetoric.Asian Development Bank’s half a million dollar commitment to Sri Lanka could hit a bumpy stretch if much needed reforms and economic performance gets entangled […]
‘s 10,000 tank restoration project
Sri Lankan banks are putting millions on the government’s water-tank-horse that is expected to bear the island into an era of prosperity. Sri Lankan banks are putting millions on the government’s water-tank-horse that is expected to bear the island into an era of prosperity. The government wants Rs. 2 bn to rehabilitate 10,000 ancient water […]
Banks wetting government’s 10,000 tank restoration project
Sri Lankan banks are putting millions on the government’s water-tank-horse that is expected to bear the island into an era of prosperity. Sri Lankan banks are putting millions on the government’s water-tank-horse that is expected to bear the island into an era of prosperity. The government wants Rs. 2 bn to rehabilitate 10,000 ancient water […]
Tigers accuse Sri Lanka troops of launching attack
Tamil Tiger rebels Wednesday accused security forces of attacking them in eastern Sri Lanka, in one of the worst outbreaks of fighting during the current truce, leaving an estimated nine people dead.Tamil Tiger rebels Wednesday accused security forces of attacking them in eastern Sri Lanka, in one of the worst outbreaks of fighting during the […]
Urban residents could go dry for water under a new farmer-friendly national water policy
Urban residents could go dry for water under a new farmer-friendly national water policy drafted by the Agricultural Ministry.Urban residents could go dry for water under a new farmer-friendly national water policy drafted by the Agricultural Ministry. The latest proposals give farmers priority when it comes to water use and allows water for other economic […]