Sri Lanka’s central bank says hired foreign PR firm to counter ‘misinformation’
Apr, 18 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's central bank said it had hired a US public relations firm to counter attempts to "tarnish the political image and true …
Sri Lanka central bank may buy gold: CB Governor
Apr 17, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's central bank, an active trader in gold which cut its holdings last year may buy into gold, now that it is falling, Central …
Global economy to grow 3.3-pct led by US, emerging economies: IMF
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Sri Lanka should be less dependent on foreign borrowings: Central Bank
Apr 17, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka should depend less on foreign capital to bridge a savings investment gap, to make the economy more resilient to external shocks, …
Sri Lanka holds rates, expects growth from lower crowding out
Apr 16, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka held policy rates steady amid heavy demand for bank credit from the state but expected economic activity to pick up after state …
Sri Lanka fiscal and monetary authorities in harmony: officials
Apr 16, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's monetary and fiscal policy is in harmony with both authorities aiming for stability low inflation, and the presence of a …
Sri Lanka and Burkina Faso looks for closer economic ties
Apr 15, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka will train students from Burkina Faso and strengthen economic ties, the economic development ministry said following a …
Sri Lanka water supply board plugs some leaks, ups profit
Apr 14, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's state-run National Water Supply and Drainage Board, has increased provisional operating profits to 3.0 billion rupees in 2012, …
Sri Lanka’s savings ratio to go up if state firms cut losses
Apr 12, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's domestic savings ratio will be boosted if large losses in state enterprises are reduced, Central Bank deputy Governor Nandalal …
Sri Lankan energy utilities lose Rs150bn in 2012, bank debt Rs245bn
Apr 10, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's state energy utilities lost 150.9 billion rupees in 2012, which is equal to 2.0 percent of gross domestic product, while debt …
Sri Lanka to publish accurate private savings number
Apr 10, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka will consider publishing an accurate number for private savings from next year, separating out state enterprises which are …
Sri Lanka economic growth to pick up in 2013: ADB
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Sri Lanka aiming for low inflation, 7.5-pct growth in 2013: CB Governor
Apr 09, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's interest rates and inflation would fall in the coming months in a virtuous cycle, helped also by market pricing energy which …
Sri Lanka heath sector to be modernized with US$200mn from World Bank
Apr 02, 2013 (LBO) - A 200 million US dollar credit has been approved to develop Sri Lanka's health sector to meet the challenges of emerging new diseases, the …
Sri Lanka consumer durables firm in rural push
Mar 31, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Dinapala group, a consumer durables distributor says electrification of rural areas is increasing the demand and the firm is …
Cutting energy subsidies will slash carbon emissions: IMF
Mar 30, 2013 (LBO) - Cutting energy subsidies will slash carbon emissions while releasing resources for education and health, and helping boost the balance of …
Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 7.5-pct in March
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Sri Lanka classified ‘less indebted’ by UN-ESCAP: Central Bank
Mar 25, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has been classed as 'less indebted' in five out of six debt indicators which assesses external debt vulnerability of a country, …
Sri Lanka needs freedom not authoritarianism for growth, knowledge: economist
Mar 22, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka needs freedom to think, develop knowledge, secure property rights and rule of law, which leads of sustainable growth and …
Sri Lanka should act on efficient water use early: IWMI
Mar 22, 2013 (LBO) - Urbanization, industrialization and agriculture is straining Sri Lanka's water resources, with a post-waar economic revival in Jaffna seen …