Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields crepe up slightly
Jan 21,2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank re-issue of 10,000 million rupees maturing Treasury bills was oversubscribed with bids amounting to 27,545 …
Sri Lanka to create an even playing field for investments: Legislator
Jan 19, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka would create an even playing field in order to attract investors and new projects, Deputy Minister of Investment …
Sri Lanka to expand economic freedom for more investments: Eran
Jan 19, 2015 (LBO) - Sri Lanka would attract more investors by expanding economic freedom and investment environment, Deputy Minister of Investments …
Sri Lanka looks at good relations with China and India
Jan 19, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka is looking at developing good relations with India as well as China, the biggest emerging economies in Asia, the Minister …
Sri Lanka’s President to become party leader: Source
Jan 16, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Maithripala Sirisena to become the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today, a …
Sri Lanka’s new Minister of Highways and Investment Promotion assumed duties
Jan 16, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's new Minister of Highways and Investment Promotion, Kabir Hashim and Eran Wickramaratne as Deputy Minister of Highways …
Sri Lanka’s Port City project to be reviewed: Investment Promotion
Jan 16, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s port city project has to be fully reviewed due to its location at a high security zone , Minister of Investment …
Sri Lanka should be promoted for culture and heritage but not for entertainment: Minister
Jan 16, 2015 (LBO) –Sri Lanka will be promoted for its culture and heritage under the new government rather than a place of entertainment Minister of …
Sri Lanka appoints new secretary to lead finance ministry
Jan 12, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s newly elected president has appointed a new secretary to lead the treasury operations in the island replacing P B …
Sri Lanka appoints temporary cabinet under President Maithripala Sirisena: Complete List
Jan 12, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's newly elected President Maithripala Sirisena appointed his maiden cabinet on Monday which comprises of 27 cabinet ministers, …
Sri Lanka’s UPFA to support Maithri’s 100-day programme
Jan 11, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), said that they will support the new executive President of the …
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor to resign
Jan 09, 2015 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has informed His Excellency the President that he wishes to resign from …
Sri Lanka expects US$100 Bn Market Capitalization by 2020: SEC Chief
Jan 08, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka expects a US$ 100 billion market capitalization by 2020, the Chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission said yesterday. buy …
Sri Lanka SEC says State Owned Enterprises should be listed on CSE
Jan 07, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Securities and Exchange Commission says, not only the private sector but also State owned Enterprises (SOEs) should be …
Sri Lanka’s BOP recorded a surplus of US $ 1,400mn: Central Bank
Jan 05, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s Central Bank said the Island reported a Balance of Payment or BOP surplus of 1,400 million US dollars in 2014. Sri …
Sri Lanka’s Regional Development Bank to issue Rs.2.5 bn debenture issue
Jan 05, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Regional Development Bank or Pradeshiya Sanwardana Bank to issue debenture to raise 2.5 billion rupees which will …
Economic Imperatives post 8th January by Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Since the end of the conflict in 2009, Sri Lanka has achieved economic growth above 7 percent on average and a relatively stable macro-economic position. …
Central Bank says Sri Lankan Rupee was relatively stable in 2014
Jan 05, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Rupee was relatively stable amidst the volatility in the international currency market, the Central Bank has said. …
Sri Lanka’s economy grew 7.8 pct in 2014 and targets 8 pct growth in 2015: Central Bank
Jan 03, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's economy grew about 7.8 percent in 2014, the Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said. Exports grew 10 percent to …
Sri Lanka’s Samurdhi payments are mostly politically driven: Governor
Jan 03, 2014 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Governor Nivard Cabraal said that Island’s Samurdhi (prosperity) income re-distribution scheme is mostly …