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Dumindra Ratnayaka appointed chairman of BOI: Reports
July 18, 2017 (LBO) – Dumindra Ratnayaka has been appointed as the chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka, media reports said. He is the only member from the previous board that has been reappointed to the new board. Others in the previous board were Upul Jayasuriya, Buddhi Keerthi Athauda, Manoj Cooray […]
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to visit Sri Lanka
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia Julie Bishop will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19-20 July 2017. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will meet Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake on Wednesday 19 July 2017 evening for bilateral talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that would be followed by Statements to the Media. […]
Sri Lanka stock market records 8-pct gain in 1H
July 18, 2017 (LBO) – The benchmark All Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an 8.23 percent gain year-to-date, a noteworthy turnaround in the first half of this year, having started the year on the back of a slow-moving 2016. The S&P SL 20 index, which features the CSE’s 20 largest […]
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh envisage JVs in various fields
By P.K. Balachandran Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are envisaging the setting up of Joint Ventures between the private and public sector entities of the two countries in a wide variety of fields including apparels and pharmaceuticals according to a joint statement issued by the two countries at the end of the three day visit of […]
Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 17-21 July 2017. Minister Balakrishnan is expected to call on President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of the Opposition R. Sampanthan during his visit. The Foreign Minister will meet Foreign Affairs Minister Ravi […]
IMF completes second review, to disburse USD167.2 mln
July 18, 2017 (LBO) – The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second review of Sri Lanka’s economic performance under the program supported by a three-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, a statement said. “Completion of the review enables the disbursement of the equivalent of SDR 119. 894 million (about […]
New revenue Bill should be implemented from April 2018: Ceylon Chamber
July 17, 2017 (LBO) – Ceylon Chamber of Commerce says it is their view that the new Inland Revenue Bill, once enacted, should ideally be implemented from 1st April 2018. The chamber says it will give a longer transitional period for both the tax payer and the Department of Inland Revenue to become fully conversant […]
GAAM: ASPI up 0.4 pct for week, foreign inflow Rs760 mln
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Hayleys Advantis to expand Maldives operations with two landing craft
Press Release: Hayleys Advantis has further solidified its position in the Maldives with the addition of two new landing craft that will further expand the range of services offered by their subsidiary, Total Transport Solutions Maldives (Pvt) Limited (TTS). These landing craft will allow TTS to actively participate in discharging cargo midstream and make deliveries […]
“Midnight Badaginnata” Night Kade by Waters Edge
“Night Kade” by Waters Edge is the latest addition to the waterfront hotel’s truly international food offering. This one is purely for the satisfaction of those who crave Sri Lankan street food at the wee hours of the morning. Open from 12midnight to 5am Friday and Saturday and till 4am on all other days, the […]
Neville Fernando hospital handed over to government
July 17, 2017 (LBO) – Dr Neville Fernando on Monday signed an agreement to hand over the Neville Fernando hospital to the government. As per the agreement, the Dr Neville Fernando Sri Lanka – Russia Friendship Hospital in Malabe will be administered independently by a board of directors from August. The decision was taken following […]
LAUGFS to set up cylinder manufacturing plant in Bangladesh
July 17, 2017 (LBO) – LAUGFS Gas Bangladesh, part of the diversified Sri Lankan multinational LAUGFS Holdings, said it is planning to set up a cylinder manufacturing plant in Bangladesh. LAUGFS Gas Bangladesh currently operates a world-class LPG import, bottling and distribution facility in Mongla Port, the company said. It serves domestic and industrial segments […]