Legal Overhaul
Mar 28, 2012 (LBO) - An overwhelming majority of Sri Lankan employers have asked for changes in the island's labour laws, saying they are archaic and actually …
Indian gold loans to slow after new curbs: rating agency
NEW DELHI, March 28 (AsiaPulse) - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s recent guidelines for the gold loan sector will significantly moderate the growth and …
Sri Lanka Com Bank, Ceylinco Insurance in ‘bancassurance’ deal
Mar 28, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank has struck a deal with Ceylinco Insurance to offer the latter’s general and life insurance products …
Sri Lanka Expo foreign presence sign of confidence: president
Mar 28, 2012 (LBO) - The presence of a large delegation of foreign visitors at Sri lanka's Expo2012 international trade fair and exhibition is an expression of …
Sri Lanka energy, transportation projects draw US firms
Mar 28, 2012 (LBO) - The United States is keen to expand trade and investment in Sri Lanka, a senior official said at talks on a proposed bilateral Trade and …
Sri Lanka gets Japanese loan for airport expansion
Mar 28, 2012 (LBO) - Japan has given Sri Lanka a loan of 42 billion Yen (about 66 billion rupees) with the bulk of it meant for expanding the island's sole …
Sri Lanka, Vietnam economic potential explored
Mar 28, 2012 (LBO) - Greater co-operation between Sri Lanka and Vietnam will be examined in an economic forum on March 30, with the participation of economists …
Sri Lanka forex reserves down 28-pct in Jan
Mar 27, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's forex reserves fell 28 percent to 5,806 million dollars in January 2012, from a peak of 8,098 million US dollars reached in …
Sri Lanka warned against ‘subsidy culture’
Mar 27, 2012 (LBO) - A top Japanese economist has warned Sri Lanka of continuing a 'subsidy culture' that could retard growth and also of letting slip …
Sri Lanka shares end up 0.4-pct
Mar 26, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lankan shares closed firmer Monday with an increase in trading by foreign investors who ended up as net sellers, brokers said. The …
Sri Lanka tea prices seen hit by Middle East unrest
Mar 26, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea prices perked up after the recent depreciation of the rupee against the dollar but unrest in the Middle East, a big market, …
Indian iron ore demand won’t match China’s
PERTH, March 26 (Asia Pulse) - India will eventually take over from China as the main engine of growth for the iron ore market but its consumption will be less …
Sri Lanka NDB mulls renewable energy project funding
Mar 26, 2012 (LBO) - National Development Bank said it is considering funding projects to generate energy from bio-mass, waste and solar having given loans to …
Sri Lanka exports fall in January, trade gap up
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Sri Lanka warns of threat to EU market access
Mar 26, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's exports to Europe are growing despite recession there but its markets could be threatened by easier access given to competing …
American Indulgence
Mar 25, 2012 (LBO) - A concession granted by the United States to Sri Lanka on its sanctions on Iran means the island would not face an immediate total ban on …
Sri Lanka told proper economic management key to prosperity
Mar 25, 2012 (LBO) - Proper economic management is the key to prosperity, not whether a country is resource-rich or poor, a top Japanese economist has told Sri …
Six Indian brands among world’s 500 best
NEW DELHI, (Asia Pulse) - As many as six Indian brands including -- Tata, Airtel, State Bank of India, Reliance, Indian Oil Corporation and Infosys -- have …
Indian cotton exports possible in case of surplus: Sharma
NEW DELHI, (Asia Pulse) - Notwithstanding lifting of ban on cotton exports, Commerce Industry and Textiles Minister Anand Sharma has said India will not be …
Sri Lanka mulls 10-yr sovereign bond
Mar 23, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is considering issuing a 10-year sovereign bond when its debut 500 million five-year dollar bond matures this year, Treasury …