Japan inflationary ‘growth’ hailed as cost of living goes up
TOKYO, September 9, 2013 (AFP) - Japan's economy in the April-June quarter expanded more than initially estimated, revised data showed Monday, offering another …
New India central bank chief may face short honeymoon
NEW DELHI, September 8, 2013 (AFP) - The euphoria which greeted new central bank governor Raghuram Rajan has been unprecedented in India's normally sober …
Nasheed faces tricky run-off in Maldives election
MALÉ, September 8, 2013 (AFP) - The ex-leader of the Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, faced disappointment Sunday after failing to secure a majority in …
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COLOMBO, September 7, 2013 (AFP) - Sri Lankan police have arrested a navy officer suspected of involvement in smuggling people in fishing boats to Australia, …
Sri Lanka Muslim leader warns against extremism claims
COLOMBO, September 6, 2013 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's main Muslim political leader, who is also the justice minister, criticised his own government Friday for blaming …
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Sept 06, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's main opposition has warned that several finance companies are taking public deposits without meeting minimum statutory …
Sri Lanka offered hi-tec dairy farm by Dutch firm
Sept 06, 2013 (LBO) - A Netherlands based company has offered to set up a hi-tec dairy farm with processing facilities with high yield milch cows, provided …
Sri Lanka NSB’s bond awaiting launch window
Sept 05, 2013 (LBO) - A planned global bond sale by Sri Lanka's National Savings Bank is waiting for international market conditions to improve, sources …
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PARIS, September 4, 2013 (AFP) - Big anti-smoking messages on the front of cigarette packets may help deter youngsters tempted by tobacco but have little …
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Indian rupee, stocks jump on new bank chief’s plans
MUMBAI, September 5, 2013 (AFP) - India's rupee strengthened and stocks jumped Thursday after new central bank governor Raghuram Rajan outlined a reform plan …
Maldives faces democracy test after ‘coup’ violence
MALE, September 5, 2013 (AFP) - The Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives goes to the polls this weekend for a presidential election that will test its …
Sri Lanka and India in link to boost textile sector
Sept 05, 2013 (LBO) - India and Sri Lanka will sign a deal to promote handloom, powerloom and textile as a delegation visits the island during a fabric …
Sri Lanka raises over US$200mn from dollar bonds
Sept 04, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has raised over 200 million US dollars from dollar denominated bonds from mainly Middle Eastern banks, Central Bank Governor …
Sri Lanka sells smaller bill volume at auction
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Sri Lanka’s Pan Asia Bank becomes gilt dealer
Sept 04, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Pan Asia Bank Plc has been appointed a primary dealer in government securities, the Central Bank said. online pharmacy buy …
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Sept 04, 2013 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank is planning a branch in Myanmar and is expecting 20 percent credit growth this year despite tighter economic …
Sri Lanka’s Hemas Holdings in hotel with Thailand’s Minor
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Star economist takes helm of India’s central bank amid storm
MUMBAI, September 4, 2013 (AFP) - Top economist Raghuram Rajan, renowned for predicting the 2008 global financial crisis, took over as India's central bank …
Nepal’s smugglers cash in on India’s love of gold
KATHMANDU, September 4, 2013 (AFP) - After a long drive from across the border in China, the white truck arrived in Nepal's capital at dawn with a seemingly …