India software exports head for 60-billion-dollar mark
BANGALORE, India, July 2, 2007 (AFP) - India's exports of software and related services are expected to almost double in three years to 60 billion dollars, …
Steady Steady
July 02, 2007 (LBO) – A new rule by Sri Lankan stock market regulators that limits brokering credit for investors should ensure more stability and …
More Empathy
July 2, 2007 (LBO) – Manique Gunaratne, a visually impaired Sri Lankan professional, has a simple poem that she recites to highlight the hopes of people …
Tougher tobacco rules urged at global anti-smoking talks
BANGKOK, July 2, 2007 (AFP) - Health advocates called Monday for tougher regulations on tobacco, as officials from 145 countries met in Bangkok to discuss ways …
Muralitharan eyes world record
COLOMBO, July 2, 2007 (AFP) - Muttiah Muralitharan said Monday he will tour Australia later this year amid the possibility of being crowned Test cricket's most …
UK mission in Sri Lanka ups involvement in peace process
July 2, 2007 (LBO) – The UK mission in Colombo will become more involved in Sri Lanka's peace process after being asked represent the European Union's …
Power Profits
July 2, 2007 (LBO) – Problems at Sri Lanka's Kelanitissa thermal power station partly offset strong first quarter 2007 profit growth of AES Corporation …
Wider Spectrum
July 1, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's pioneer leasing firm, Lanka Orix Leasing Company (LOLC), is looking to spread its wings under a new brand, officials …
Light Touch
July 01, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s rule book and compliance based financial regulatory system needs to be changed to one of principle based risk focused …
Hundreds of Bangladesh factories fail to pay minimum wage
DHAKA, July 1, 2007 (AFP) - Hundreds of textile factories in Bangladesh have failed to meet a government deadline to pay their workers even a paltry minimum …
Asia recalls crisis that brought region to its knees
HONG KONG, July 1, 2007 (AFP) - When Thailand floated its currency on July 2, 1997, it meant to ease the immediate pressure on its faltering economy. online …
Unfazed Bangladesh plan campaign against Sri Lanka
July 1, 2007 (AFP) - Under-performing Bangladesh go into Tuesday's second Test against mighty Sri Lanka determined to lift their game and prove they deserve to …
Sri Lanka government, Tigers trade allegations over new killings
July 1, 2007 (AFP) - Gunmen have shot dead two civilians in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna peninsula, officials said Sunday as the government and Tamil Tigers …
Sri Lanka asks Norway to revive peace bid: report
July 1, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's government has asked Norway to help revive a moribund peace process amid an escalation of fighting between troops and Tamil …
Subsurface Threat
June 30, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lankan security authorities plan to install underwater surveillance systems in Colombo harbour to enhance the defences of the …
Sri Lanka to focus on niche tourism to bring more foreign exchange
June 30, 2007 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Ministry of Tourism is kicking off a new drew to promote high spending niche tourism to the country with the appointment of a …
Snazzy Gadget
NEW YORK, June 29, 2007 (AFP) - Apple's iPhone, one of the most eagerly awaited devices in years, went on sale Friday with technology fashionistas queued up …
Nepal’s central bank governor suspended
KATHMANDU, June 30, 2007 (AFP) - Nepal's central bank governor and another top official have been suspended after being charged with corruption involving the …
Tendulkar enjoys ‘wonderful moment’ after reaching 15,000 one-day runs
BELFAST, June 29, 2007 (AFP) - Sachin Tendulkar savoured a "wonderful moment" after adding a new chapter to his record-breaking career by becoming the first …
From Sri Lanka to Iraq to Britain, IED’s tilt balance of assymetric warfare
BAGHDAD, June 30, 2007 (AFP) - Following this week's foiled car bombs in central London, the British media raised the spectre of "Iraq-style attacks", but what …