IMF completes 3rd review; approves USD251.4Mn disbursement
Dec 08, 2017 (LBO) – IMF Executive Board has completed the third review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement, which enables the disbursement …
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New liability Mgmt. bill to raise money above borrowing limit: CB Chief
Dec 07, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief says the proposed liability management bill will enable the government to exceed the borrowing limit …
Any revival plan for CIFL needs at least Rs3bn investment: CB
Dec 05, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank on Tuesday said that any revival plan for troubled Central Investments and Finance (CIFL) needs at least 3 …
SL, US to amend open skies deal facilitating efficient cargo movement
Dec 05, 2017 (LBO) – United States and Sri Lanka on Monday signed an agreement to amend the bilateral Open Skies Agreement of 2002 to facilitate the movement …
LVL Energy Fund to announce Rs1.2bn IPO; largest since 2015
Dec 04, 2017 (LBO) – A leading energy company and a subsidiary of Lanka Ventures, the LVL Energy Fund is set to announce a 1.2 billion rupees initial public …
Sri Lanka’s mobile telecommunication industry calls for fee reversal
Dec 04, 2017 (LBO) – The mobile telecommunications industry says the new 200,000 rupee levy per month on cellular towers, in the budget 2018 could make …
US Treasury expert helps Sri Lanka to improve public bond auctions: PM
Nov 30, 2017 (LBO) – Prime Minister told Parliament Thursday that an expert of the United States Treasury Department is helping them to create a more …
Planters Association calls for greater support in oil palms
Nov 30, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Planters Association has called for more support for palm oil as profits from the crop are rising at a healthy pace. …
Sri Lanka Exports up 12.9-pct in Sept
Nov 28, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports were up to 1,011 million dollars, a rise of 12.9 percent with growth in the textile and apparel sectors, …
S&P DJI considers revising index methodology of S&P Sri Lanka 20
Nov 27, 2017 (LBO) – S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) is currently conducting a consultation with members of the investment community on a potential …
India reiterates commitment to projects of mutual interest with Sri Lanka
Nov 27, 2017 (LBO) – Indian President Kovind while welcoming the Sri Lankan Prime Minister said that development cooperation forms an important part of …
New reforms to create win-win situation for Central Bank & Treasury
Nov 24, 2017 (LBO) – Proposed Liability Management Act and recently introduced market-based Treasury bond auction system will create a win-win situation for …
Opinion : Sustainable oil palm central to success of Sri Lanka’s plantation industry
By Professor Asoka Nugawela Department of Plantation Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka. …
Hidden motive of new bank tax is to weaken state banks: MR
Nov 23, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa quoting experts said the hidden motive of the proposed debt repayment levy is to …
CB issues notice of licence cancellation to Central Investments & Finance
Nov 23, 2017 (LBO) – Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to issue a notice of cancellation of licence granted to Central Investments and Finance. …
Sri Lanka signs MoU with Korean firm for LRT feasibility
Nov 23, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Megapolis and Western Province Development signed and Memeorendum of Understanding with South Korean …
ADB to give USD 350Mn for power and road projects
Nov 23, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Govenment and has entered into two loan agreements with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to borrow 150 million US …
National consumer price inflation up to 8.8-pct in October
Nov 22, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s national consumer price inflation (year on year) is up to 8.8 percent in October from a year ago, data shows. …
Sri Lanka to double FDI to USD1.5Bn in 2017 : BoI Chief
Nov 21, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is targeting 1.5 billion US dollars worth of foreign direct investments (FDI) for 2017, a doubling from last year, a …
Sri Lanka’s Renuka Hotels commences trading at Colombo Stock Exchange
Nov 21, 2017 (LBO) – Renuka Hotels Limited commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) today and the occasion was marked through a bell ringing …