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IMF worried about elections in Europe, populist candidates
Feb 13, 2017 (LBO) – International Monetary Fund’s chief Christine Lagarde says elections in several countries in Europe, in the context of support for populist parties, is a cause for concern. Germany, France and the Netherlands will hold elections in coming months which may raise questions about the future of the European Union. “I am […]
JLL Sri Lanka get new Managing Director, Steven Mayes
(PRESS RELEASE) – Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), Sri Lanka’s leading real estate consulting firm, announced the appointment of Steven Mayes asfull-time Managing Directorof its Sri Lanka operations. Mr. Mayes bring 35+ years of experience in real estate to JLL’s Sri Lanka business and will be based in Colombo. He is expected to advance the […]
Sri Lanka calls tenders for petroleum development in Mannar Basin
Feb 12, 2017 (LBO) – The Sri Lankan government is inviting expressions of interest for partners to undertake the appraisal and development of gas discoveries and prospects in a 2,900-sq km offshore block in the Mannar Basin, a statement said. The block (M2) will be offered for licensing this year, including the Barracuda and Dorado […]
Yen slips after Trump-Abe meet, Asian shares firm
TOKYO, Feb 13 (Reuters) – The dollar rose against the yen on Monday on relief that U.S. President Donald Trump set aside tough campaign rhetoric over security and jobs in a smooth meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with no mention of currency policy. Asian stocks ticked up, helped by renewed optimism over Trump’s […]
Virtusa third quarter revenue up 3.4-pct
(PRESS RELEASE) – Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was $217.2 million, an increase of 3.4% sequentially and 44.2% year-over-year. On a constant currency basis, (1)third quarter revenue increased 4.2% sequentially and 48.6% year-over-year. Virtusa reported GAAP income from operations of $6.5million for the third quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to $3.5 million […]
Mahindra expands business foot print with Ideal Motors Sri Lanka
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group based in India, today announced that it is set to expand its business footprint in Sri Lanka. The company will set up three new businesses in the country together with its proud partners for over 7 years Ideal Motors. Mahindra along with […]
Ravi upset over Central Bank leaks, media portrayal
Feb 09, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Finance Minister has expressed his concern about the leak of information with regard to closed door meetings at the island’s Central Bank, and media portrayal of it. News from some boards have been leaked and then represented by politicians who have a vested interest in it, his media […]
World Bank clarification regarding media reports on bond issue
In reference to some of the incorrect statements carried by a few media outlets on this issue, the World Bank wishes to clarify that it has not undertaken any assessment of the Auditor General’s report on the bond Issue. (Note from the World Bank)
Fitch affirms Sri Lanka at B+; outlook revised to stable
Feb 09, 2017 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign- and Local Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at ‘B+’ and revised the Outlook to Stable from Negative. The Country Ceiling and issue ratings on Sri Lanka’s senior unsecured foreign- and local-currency bonds are also affirmed at ‘B+’. The Short-Term Foreign- and […]
Haycarb records turnover of Rs.9.4Bn and PBT of Rs.768Mn in Q3 2016/17
(PRESS RELEASE) – Haycarb PLC, the Sri Lankan multinational of Hayleys PLC reported revenue of Rs. 9.4 billion and profit before tax of Rs. 768 million for 9 months ending 31 December 2016. The profit after tax stood at Rs. 646 million. The turnover increased by 12%, while the profit before tax and after tax […]
‘s tourism skills development to start in East
Feb 09, 2017 (LBO) – Under the skills for inclusive growth program Australia will provide around 1.6 billion rupees in aid and technical assistance, to strengthen Sri Lanka’s tourism sector through training. “A profitable and sustainable tourism industry requires more than natural and cultural assets, which Sri Lanka has in abundance, it requires high-level hospitality […]
Pakistan sends relief assistance to drought affected people of Sri Lanka
With a view to help the brotherly people of Sri Lanka to mitigate the severe drought, the Government of Pakistan sent a relief flight to Colombo containing 25 Metric Ton of rice. The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka Maj. Gen. (R) Syed Shakeel Hussain handed over the relief consignment to Sri Lankan authorities […]