Colombo Stock Exchange Signs MoU with CHEC Port City Colombo
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and CHEC Port City Colombo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the capital markets in Sri Lanka by taking …
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Chamber Academy to host webinar on Revision of Forex Regulations & its Implications
The Chamber Academy, the knowledge arm of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has joined hands with Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and London Stock …
PM Mahinda meets with Omani investors
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa met with an Omani investors delegation from Shumookh Investment and Services SAOC which is the investment arm of Madayn - The …
Central Bank expects at least USD 1.4bn inflows to Sri Lanka by August
While there may be short-term fluctuations in foreign reserves in the period ahead due to debt servicing of the Government, adequate financing strategies have …
NCPI based Inflation increased to 6.1-pct in May 2021
Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year change in the National Consumer Price Index increased to 6.1 percent in May 2021 from 5.5 percent in April …
Sri Lanka records USD 884Mn exports in May 2021
Sri Lanka’s export sector performance has been able to manage its growth momentum in May 2021 with the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. As per the …
Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association appeals for cost-sharing from Business Partners
The Sri Lanka Retailers' Association (SLRA), the apex body for organised retail in Sri Lanka, issued a communique requesting landlords, lessors, and business …
Central Bank adds Thai Baht to list of designated foreign currencies
Sri Lanka's Central Bank has included the official currency of Thailand, the Thai baht to the list of designated foreign currencies under the Off-Shore Banking …
CSE to introduce Delivery Vs. Payment mechanism to Sri Lankan Stock Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announce the introduction of a Delivery vs Payment (DVP) system …
CSE announces changes in S&P SL20 at mid-year index rebalance
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the following changes in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index constituents made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2021 …
Sri Lanka seeks collaboration on Graphene applications with Russian Company
The State Ministry of Regional Cooperation, recognizing the potential of Sri Lanka’s natural resources to contribute to the country’s economy, has been …
GSP+ Impact to Sri Lanka: Mountain or molehill
Whilst the GSP plus helps significantly boost the country’s export performance, the loosing of it would not create a major vacuum on a broader level besides …
Emirates Group announces 2020-21 results
The Emirates Group today announced its first year of loss in over 30 years caused by a significant drop in revenue, fully attributed to the impact of COVID-19 …
Fitch Ratings affirms Sri Lanka at ‘CCC’
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'CCC'. KEY RATING DRIVERS: Sri Lanka's 'CCC' rating reflects a …
Sri Lanka’s official reserves down to USD 4bn by end May; YTD rupee depreciation 6.7-pct
Sri Lanka’s official reserves were 4 billion US dollars (USD 4,018.1mn) by the end of May, down from 4.5 billion US dollars in April, the latest Central Bank …
World Bank approves $40 mn financing to improve water & sanitation services in Sri Lanka
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $40 million in additional financing for Sri Lanka to expand water supply, sanitation, and hygiene …
Sri Lanka Investment Forum concludes with over 4500 participants
The 2021 Invest Sri Lanka Forum, organized by the Board of Investment, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Colombo Stock Exchange, which commenced on …
SL is a strategically located strong economy with access to emerging and established markets : BOI Chief
Sri Lanka is a skills powerhouse, with the best living environment in South Asia, a senior official said. Additionally, Sri Lanka is the place to work, live …
FCR recommends investors hold on to equity allocation & begin exiting beyond 8,000
Considering the fact that the market has already reached the 7,500 range, First Capital Research (FCR) recommends investors hold on to the equity allocation …