Economy

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 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 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 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 …

Sri Lanka exports fall in January, trade gap up

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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 …

Sri Lanka credit growth, import demand slowing: central bank

Mar 22, 2012 (LBO) - Private sector credit growth and import demand in Sri Lanka is slowing down in response to recent policy tightening, with downward …

Sri Lanka expects rupee to stabilise below 125 to the dollar

Mar 22, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's rupee should stabilise below 125 to the US dollar once the initial adjustment to the currency's float and seasonal demand work …

Sri Lanka consumer protection activism seen weak

Mar 20, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lankan consumer protection activism remains weak because of a lack of awareness and will, leaving consumers vulnerable to the lobbying …

Sri Lanka should watch external developments, learn lessons: banker

Mar 17, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka should watch global developments closely, in particular the unfolding scenario in Europe and learn lessons, Saliya Rajakaruna, …

Sri Lanka 2012 economic growth downgraded to 7.2-pct

Mar 14, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's economic growth for 2012 has been downgraded to 7.2 percent from an earlier projected 8.0 percent, but inflationary pressures …

Sri Lanka to slap price controls on drugs amid warnings

Mar 11, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka will soon bring a law to control prices of drugs, a media report said amid protests from the pharmaceuticals trade which had …

Three Sri Lanka soldiers found shot dead in Jaffna: Update

Mar 09, 2012 (LBO) - Three soldiers assigned to provide security to a Hindu temple were found shot dead in Jaffna in Sri Lanka's north Friday morning, military …

Sri Lanka urban agency in talks with India’s Tata on US$50mn project

Mar 08, 2012 (LBO) Sri Lanka’s Urban Development Authority is in talks with India's TATA Housing Development Company, to develop an underserved area in …

Sri Lanka opportunities scouted by Dubai group

Mar 06, 2012 (LBO) - Dubai-based All Futtaim group which already owns a motor dealer and insurer is scouting fresh opportunities in leisure and real estate, …

Sri Lanka hoping to resume IMF program: Central Bank

Mar 01, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka is planning to resume a deal with the International Monetary Fund which can boost the island's forex reserves which had fallen …

Sri Lanka think tank World Bank starts online debate on better jobs

Mar 01, 2012 (LBO) - An online discussion based on a report by Sri Lanka's Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) and the World Bank on creating better jobs has …

Sri Lanka taking corrective steps to fix imbalances: economists

Feb 29, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has taken delayed corrective steps to counter a balance of payments crisis triggered by a credit bubble worsened by energy price …

Sri Lanka policy changes to bolster external position: Fitch

Feb 29, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's external finances are under pressure but recent policy changes could bolster the balance of payments even if they hurt growth, …

Sri Lanka sovereign rating outlook lowered by S&P

Feb 29, 2012 (LBO) - Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has lowered its outlook on Sri Lanka's 'B+' long-term foreign currency sovereign credit rating to …