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Poll: Business impact on Sri Lanka from Novel Coronavirus
By the Economic Intelligence Unit of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce: The outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having its toll on the global economy with many economists now expecting a larger impact than the SARS outbreak in 2002-03. The outbreak is lowering China’s GDP growth expectations in the first quarter to 4.5%, a […]
Cabinet suspends Gazette issued to establish Sainthamaruthu UC
Feb 20, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has decided to suspend the decision to establish the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council. Accordingly, the extraordinary gazette notification issued on 15 February 2020 to dissolve the Kalmunai Municipal Council in order to establish the Sainthamaruthu Urban Council has been suspended. Co-cabinet spokesman Bandula Gunawardhana said that […]
NDBIB wraps up 2019 with Rs.62Bn in Capital raisings
Feb 20, 2020 (LBO) – NDB Investment Bank (NDBIB) continued to execute milestone transactions in 2019, reiterating its position as the unrivalled leader in investment banking in the country recording approximately LKR 62.0 Bn in fund raisings. All business segments, namely, equity raisings, debt capital markets and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) witnessed heightened levels of […]
Sri Lanka’s export performance in 2019
Feb 20, 2020 (LBO) – Total exports of the country recorded US$ 16.14 Bn in 2019, which comprised of US$ 11.94 Bn Merchandise exports and USD 4.2 Bn of Service exports. The Service exports include `ICT/BPM, Construction, Financial Services and Transport Services include an estimated figure for the last quarter of the year. Export value […]
Uber Eats launches in Negombo
Uber Eats announced the launch of operations in Negombo — its third city in Sri Lanka — allowing eaters to gain access to quality food and convenient delivery at the touch of a button! The list of our partners such as global favourites Burger King, KFC and Pizza Hut, along with local restaurants such as […]
FCR upgrades ASPI target for December to 7,500 amidst added boost to economy
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – With the recovery in economic activity and company earnings, First Capital Research (FCR) expects an upward trend in the capital market supported by stronger market multiples. Launching the Strategy Report 2020, Head of Research at the First Capital Holdings, Dimantha Mathew said that the heavy tax cuts and the policy […]
Sri Lanka foreign reserves show signs of depletion: First Capital Research
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – First Capital Research expects Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves to fall to around 7 billion US dollars by June this year due to the debt repayments despite the 1 billion dollar Chinese Loan. Launching the Strategy Report 2020, Head of Research at the First Capital Holdings, Dimantha Mathew emphasized that a […]
‘s Dialog Axiata inks USD 250Mn investment agreement with BoI
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – Dialog Axiata Group, the largest Foreign Direct Investor (FDI) operating under the aegis of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI), announced the entering into of two supplementary agreements with the BOI for the investment of an additional sum of USD 254.1Mn (LKR 46.1Bn) in Sri Lanka’s ICT Infrastructure […]
Railway e-Ticketing service for pensioners goes online
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – Sri Lanka Railway Department on Wednesday launched an online booking system to facilitate the reservation of railway seats for pensioners with railway warrants. In the past, the department has been doing this on the recommendation of the Grama Niladhari of the area and the approval of the Divisional Secretary. Due […]
Ceylinco Life closes 2019 with PBT Rs.8.2Bn, Revenue of Rs.32.1Bn
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – Ceylinco Life has ended 2019 on a characteristically strong note, with consolidated income of 32.1 billion rupees for the 12 months ending 31st December 2019, reflecting top line growth of 9.9 percent. The life insurance frontrunner has reported gross written premium income of Rs 18.7 billion, an increase of Rs […]
SEC commences series of meetings with capital market stakeholders
Feb 19, 2020 (LBO) – Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka has commenced a series of meetings with capital market stakeholders to discuss issues in general and to obtain views with regard to the prevalent regulatory framework and the development of the capital market of the country. The newly appointed Chairman of the Securities […]
John Keells Properties partners with Union Assurance to provide life cover for TRI-ZEN customers
John Keells Properties signed a partnership agreement with Union Assurance –one of the country’s leading life insurance providers for corporates and individuals- to provide a comprehensive life insurance solution for TRI-ZEN customers. As part of this strategic alliance, TRI-ZEN customers will be offered a life insurance cover for LKR 7 Million, where the insurance premium […]