Sri Lanka’s CCPI inflation up in January amid base year revision
Jan 31, 2017 (LBO) – Consumer prices in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo accelerated to a six-month high of 5.5 percent in January 2017 from a year earlier, up …
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Sri Lanka nation-wide inflation steady at 4.2 pct in December
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Implementing international conventions only criteria for GSP Plus: EU
Jan 18, 2017 (LBO) – European Union today reiterated that the ratification and implementation of 27 international conventions signed by Sri Lanka are the …
Sri Lanka’s largest fully integrated tire plant to be built with Rs11.25bn
(Press Release) - Rigid Tyre Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd. Equipped with the latest technology, this new plant is destined to roll in a new page in the industrial …
Steps taken to meet Sri Lanka’s festive demand for rice: Ministry
Dec 20, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Ministry of Industry and Commerce will increase supply of freshly milled rice to meet a surge in demand during the festive …
Sri Lanka’s CCPI inflation down to 3.4 pct in Nov
Nov 30, 2016 (LBO) – Consumer prices in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo accelerated 3.4 percent in November 2016 from a year earlier, but down from 4.2 percent …
Sri Lanka nation-wide inflation accelerates to 5-pct in October
Nov 21, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s consumer prices as measured by National Consumer Price Index rose to 5.0 percent in October from the 4.7 percent reported …
Sri Lanka October tea prices reach record levels
Nov 04, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea prices at the Colombo auctions were at an new monthly high in October 2016 as volumes fell but demand picked up. “Auction …
Sri Lanka’s CCPI inflation up 0.3 pct points in Oct 2016
Oct 31, 2016 (LBO) – Consumer prices in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo accelerated 4.2 percent in October 2016 from a year earlier, up from 3.9 percent in …
Sri Lanka inflation accelerates to 4.7-pct in September
Oct 21, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s consumer prices as measured by National Consumer Price Index rose to 4.7 percent in September from the 4.5 percent …
World Bank raises 2017 forecast for crude oil to USD55 per barrel
Oct 21, 2016 (LBO) - The World Bank is raising its 2017 forecast for crude oil prices to 55 US dollars per barrel from 53 per barrel following OPEC's …
Algeria’s Rebrab to build euro 150 mln sugar refinery in Sri Lanka
Oct 13, 2016 (LBO) - The ninth wealthiest businessman in Africa, and the founder of Cevital, Issad Rebrab, will invest in Sri Lanka in a sugar refinery and a …
Sri Lanka nationwide inflation declines to 4.5-pct in Aug 2016
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New markets needed to offset Sri Lanka Tea downturn: OBG
Sept 21, 2016 (LBO) - Adverse weather conditions, combined with rising costs and greater competition, threaten to weaken Sri Lanka’s position in the global …
Sri Lanka exports fell 5-pct in June, trade gap widens 6-pct
Sept 05, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s exports fell 5.0 percent to 897 million US dollars in June 2016, while imports dropped a slower 0.2 percent to 1,676 …
Excise duty on diesel increased to Rs13 a litre; LIOC down 9.7 pct
Aug 26, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s government has raised excise duty on diesel by 10 rupees a litre to 13 rupees, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. …
Sri Lanka’s CCPI inflation down 0.5-pct points in July 2016
July 29, 2016 (LBO) – Consumer prices in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo has accelerated 5.5 percent in July 2016 from a year earlier, down from 6.0 percent in …
Asian shares edge up on Wall Street lead, pre-Fed nerves limit gains
TOKYO, July 27 (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged up early on Wednesday following a relatively upbeat session overnight for U.S. and European stocks, with …
Sri Lanka consumer prices NCPI soars 6.4-pct in June
July 21, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s inflation climbed for the fifth straight month in June after recording a fall of 0.7 percent in January, according to the …
Sri Lanka tea sees better demand at auction
Jul 14, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lankan tea prices rose at this week’s Colombo auction with some prices up by 20-30 rupees, Forbes & Walker Tea Brokers said in …