Sri Lanka’s Noorani Estates plans expansion, possible listing
May 30, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Noorani Estates (Pvt) Ltd, a poultry firm that operates under the brand Nelfarms is planning to invest over one billion rupees …
England skipper worried about keeper in Sri Lanka series
MANCHESTER, May 30, 2014 (AFP) - Alastair Cook's focus may be on the ongoing one-day series with Sri Lanka but the fitness of wicketkeeper Matt Prior ahead of …
Sri Lanka’s inflation at 3.2-pct in May 2014
May 30, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's consumer prices rose 3.2 percent in the year to May 2014, slowing from 4.9 percent in April, though prices rose 0.buy …
Sri Lanka economic outlook positive; should watch external shocks, drought: IMF
May 30, 2014 (LBO) - The outlook for Sri Lanka's economy was positive with low inflation and stronger growth driven by exports, but the country should watch …
Sri Lanka seeks JVs with foreign investors to cater to domestic market
May 30, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka wants foreign investors to set up joint ventures where the output will be allowed to be sold to the domestic market, investment …
Sri Lanka stocks close up 0.5-pct
May 29, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's stocks closed up 0.5 percent on Thursday with strong foreign participation amid eased foreign exchange controls, brokers said. …
Cricket: Saker salutes Jordan’s Sri Lanka rout
MANCHESTER, May 29, 2014 (AFP) - England bowling coach David Saker hailed Chris Jordan as the "ultimate professional" after the all-rounder spearheaded a …
Cricket: Jordan strikes as England thrash Sri Lanka
MANCHESTER, May 28, 2014 (AFP) - Chris Jordan led England's attack as they bowled out Sri Lanka for just 67 on the way to completing a crushing 10-wicket win …
Foreign direct investment in to Sri Lanka doubles to US442mn in 1Q
May 29, 2014 (LBO) - Foreign direct investments into Sri Lanka doubled from a year earlier to 442 million US dollars in the first quarter of 2014, investment …
Sri Lanka relaxes exchange controls, foreign investment in corporate debt
May 29, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has allowed foreign investors to buy debt securities of unlisted private companies also relaxed a series of exchange controls on …
Sri Lanka private consumption explains gap between GDP and reality: economist
May 29, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lankan firms are experiencing a downturn, despite apparently high gross domestic product growth last year due to weak domestic …
Sri Lanka long bond yields slightly up
May 28, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's long bond yield rose slightly at an auction Tuesday according to data from the state debt office, through keeping broadly in …
Sri Lanka stocks close higher
May 28, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's stocks closed in positive directions on Wednesday despite relatively low foreign participation on the bourse, brokers said. …
Credit Trend
May 28, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's banks are lending money to industry and services, but the total loan stock is not growing fast because of contracting gold …
Deport Debate
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28, 2014 (AFP) - The United Nations refugee agency and Human Rights Watch on Wednesday decried Malaysia's deportation of two Sri Lankan …
Sri Lanka cricket captain: senior players like family
LONDON, May 27, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews is banking on his side's core of vastly experienced players to continue the tourists' recovery in …
Sri Lanka’s central bank does not want the rupee to appreciate quickly: Deputy Governor
May 28, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Central Bank did not want the rupee to appreciate quickly and had bought dollars heavily in the market to prevent an …
Sri Lanka stocks close down 0.4-pct
May 27, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's stocks closed down 0.41 percent with telco stocks losing ground despite continued low foreign participation, brokers said. …
Second Plan
May 27, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Central Bank, said it had given a liquidity facility to The Finance Company, and has also changed the board under a new …
Sri Lanka’s Aitken Spence March 2014 quarter profits up 12-pct
May 27, 2014 (LBO) - Profits at Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence, which has interests in leisure, logistics and power rose 12 percent from a year earlier to 1. buy …