China tightens monetary policy; reserve ratio 13.5-pct
BEIJING, Nov 10, 2007 (AFP) - China's central bank announced Saturday that it would raise the reserve ratio requirement for banking institutes by half a …
BEIJING, Nov 10, 2007 (AFP) - China's central bank announced Saturday that it would raise the reserve ratio requirement for banking institutes by half a …
NEW YORK, Nov 9, 2007 (AFP) - The gloom on Wall Street has intensified with investor confidence shaken by the banking industry's troubles and the economic …
COLOMBO, Nov 10, 2007 (AFP) - At least 19 people were killed and 24 injured during fighting between Sri Lankan troops and Tamil Tiger rebels in the island's …
Nov 09, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's most powerful business chamber welcomed a government commitment to lower the budget deficit next year, but said …
Nov 09, 2007 (LBO) – Fitch Sri Lanka has affirmed the National Savings Bank's (NSB) 'AAA(lka)' rating with a stable outlook, but said high taxes and …
TOKYO, Nov 9, 2007 (AFP) - Japan's largest telecom group NTT said Friday its operating profit for the first half dropped 18. buy stendra online …
TOKYO, Nov 9, 2007 (AFP) - The euro hit a fresh record high against the dollar Friday after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke painted a gloomy picture of …
Nov 9, 2007 - The Commonwealth Games Federation general assembly will vote Friday to decide whether Abuja of Nigeria or Scotland's Glasgow hosts the 2014 …
BRISBANE, Australia, Nov 9, 2007 (AFP) - Australia cricket's governing body came under fire Friday for imposing restrictions that have locked global news …
COLOMBO, Nov 9, 2007 (AFP) - A pro-government faction of Tamil Tiger defectors has been hit by major political in-fighting following the arrest in London of …
Nov 09, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Free Media Movement said newspapers are not obliged to carry party statements after opposition leader Ranil …
Nov 08, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lankan exporters Thursday welcomed incentives in the government's 2008 budget but warned reduced tax holidays and higher …
Nov 08, 2007 (LBO) – Though budget numbers tabled in Sri Lanka's parliament suggested that no money had been printed in 2007, other documents showed a …
Nov 08, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's Central Bank has once again promised to bring inflation now raging near 20 percent to single-digits in 2008, while …
Nov 08, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's cash strapped government is taxing booze, smokes and cars again to boost government revenues and finance subsidies, the 2008 …
Here are some of the key government revenue proposals presented in the 2008 budget: - Tax Reliefs for new investments in the Eastern Province - The following …
Nov 08, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's shaky budgets and complementary monetary policy are the biggest dangers to the banking system, an international rating …
NEW YORK, Nov 7, 2007 (AFP) - Crude oil prices eased back from new peaks near the 100-dollar mark Wednesday after a weekly US energy report showed a …
BRISBANE, Australia, Nov 8, 2007 (AFP) - Australia's Test cricket season opened Thursday with international fans unable to follow the action after organisers …
Nov 08, 2008 (LBO) – The United States has given Sri Lanka's navy more equipment to improve maritime security against the Tamil Tigers while urging a …