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Petty Cash
Finance Minister K N Choksy said around Rs. 29.7 bn were needed for a month starting from March 19, until the budget debate is concluded. rnrnHe estimated government revenue during the one-month period to be Rs. 18.8 bn. Additional funds, he said could be met under a special Loans Act. rnrnThe annual November budget has […]
Beware
Amendments to the Companies quote Act would focus on enhancing minority shareholders rights and disclosing directors quote duties, he added. rnrnCommenting on the impending maiden budget of the government, Pieris said budget will be presented in third week of March, followed by a shorter than usual Parliamentary debate in order to approve the provisions by […]
Red Tape Tax
The survey selected 200 medium and large-scale businesses operating in Colombo and Kurunagela to identify major regulatory impediments affecting economic development in the country. rnrnAccording to the survey, a business loan on average takes 56 days to process and nearly 2 percent of the loan value is spent fulfilling the regulatory requirements of the loan. […]
Changing The Basket
Out with the old and on with the new, Sri Lanka quote s decades old consumer price index has finally lquote hit the basket quote , giving way for revamped lquote Sri Lanka Consumer Price Index quote (SLCPI).
Inflation Brigade
The Central Bank plans to adopt Inflation Targeting during this year as a policy measure to control inflation, Governor A S Jayarwadene told Lanka Business Online today.rn rnInflation Targeting is a method adopted by some Central Banks in the developed countries, to effectively control long run inflation by publicly announcing inflation targets and monetary policy […]
Getting Closer
The agreement on Administrative Arrangements for Cooperation sets out the framework and processes that will lead to better coordination and division of labor among the institutions in providing assistance to the Asia-Pacific region, ADB said in a release today. It emphasizes closer consultation on country assistance strategies, the elimination of duplication of efforts, the harmonization […]
Paski Returns
ldblquote Mr. Paskerlingum and current advisor to Prime Minister, Mr.K Wijedasa are expected to join Policy Ministry as consultants to streamline the reform process dblquote , source said. rnrnldblquote Mr Paskerlingum quote s wide experience in working through the bureaucracy to serve the needs of the investor community, is expected to come handy in the […]
Talking Yens
The trip follows last Friday quote s announcement made by the Japanese government to relax its travel advisory on Sri Lanka. rnrnCabinet spokesman, Prof. G L Peiris told the media today that the Japanese government quote s decision would not only help the tourism industry, but trade relations between the two countries too. rnrnEarlier a […]
Vote For Funds
The move comes after the government quote s maiden budget presentation was pushed back to late March, to accommodate the local government elections, Cabinet spokesman Prof. G L Peiris said today. rnrnLast October, President Chandrika Kumaratunga used her constitutional powers to approve state funds for a three-month period up to March 31, 2002. rnrnldblquote There […]
Make My Day
As expected by political analysts, Weerawansa confirmed his party would take a hardline stand against the privatisation programme. rnrnldblquote It quote s going to be a horror budget. That quote s why government is trying to postpone the budget till local government elections are over dblquote , he told Lanka Business Online in an interview. […]
Labour Check Up
The consultancy is expected to submit their proposals by March this year for eventual cabinet approval and islandwide implementation. ldblquote The E&Y consultants will get representations from the unions, private sector and government agencies in their policy development process. We are very keen on learning about future employment requirements of the private sector and develop […]
Shifting Gear
Public Enterprise Reforms Commission (PERC) is expecting cabinet approval this week to expedite its privatisation program, chairman Dr. P.B. Jayasundara told LBO. “We are developing the privatisation strategies for different sectors and have been assured of top level commitment. PERC is holding extensive discussions with authorities concerned, since many proposed privatisations are not mere overnight […]
