Sri Lanka population lower than estimated, but growing: Census Dept
June 27, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's first countrywide census conducted after the end of a 30-year war shows the population is 20.277 million, the statistics …
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Sri Lanka Treasuries eyed by Japanese buyer: foreign ministry
June 27, 2012 (LBO) - Bansai Securities, a Tokyo based investment house is planning to buy 10 billion yen (125 million US dollars) worth Sri Lanka rupee …
Sri Lanka’s North population shrinks, East expands
June 27, 2012 (LBO) - Population in Sri Lanka's northern Jaffna area has shrunk during a 30-year civil war but parts of the former war zone which was not fully …
Sri Lankan shares up 0.11 percent; large deals in John Keells
June 27, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lankan share prices rise on Wednesday, driven by large trades in market heavyweight John Keells Holdings PLC and fabric maker, …
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields up
June 27, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's Treasuries yields rose across maturities at Wednesday's auction with 6-month yields rising most by 14 basis points to 12. …
Sri Lanka rupee hits new low
June 27, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's rupee hit new lows near 134 to the US dollar in the spot market Wednesday and spot-next deals went for as much 134.15, …
Sri Lanka economic forum to probe ease of doing business
June 26, 2012 (LBO) - An annual economic forum next month organized by Sri Lanka's Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will have a session focusing on the ease of doing …
UN running low of funds humanitarian work in northern Sri Lanka
June 26, 2012 (LBO) – The United Nations is experiencing a funding shortfall to meet urgent humanitarian relief work across Sri Lanka’s …
Sri Lankan stocks flat; high turnover driven by Aitken Spence, Lion Brewery
June 26, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lankan share prices were virtually flat on Tuesday, despite big ticket deals in Aitken Spence PLC and Lion Brewery PLC which …
Sri Lanka forex markets in a spot
June 26, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's spot foreign exchange markets were inactive Tuesday with no two way quotes following earlier regulatory pressure, though the …
Sri Lanka Distilleries Corp, transfers assets
June 25, 2012 (LBO) - Distilleries Corporation of Sri Lanka, has transferred stakes in a hotel and two plantations to a wholly owned subsidiary in a move that …
Sri Lanka sells US229mn in 3-year bonds
June 25, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has sold 229.02 million US dollars in 3-year floating rate bonds which will pay an average of 410 basis points above the London …
Sri Lanka stocks fall 0.96-pct
June 25, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lankan share prices closed down Monday, despite large trades in Madulsima, Balangoda Plantations lifting turnover levels to over a …
Sri Lanka missing the bus again?
June 25, 2012 (LBO) - If Sri Lanka is to achieve transformative, inclusive growth, it needs to have 7 percent plus growth for several consecutive years. online …
Sri Lanka forex markets paralyzed
June 25, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's interbank forex markets were paralyzed Monday with no active trading by late morning following heavy moral suasion by …
Sri Lanka budget off track in first quarter 2012
June 25, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's budget has gone off track in the first quarter of 2012, with current spending far outpacing tax revenues, leaving a yawning …
Sri Lanka energy sector eyed by US firms: envoy
June 25, 2012 (LBO) – Sri Lanka's energy sector is a key area of interest for US companies scouting for investment opportunities after the end of a three …
Sri Lanka gets US$2.5bn dollars in China financing
June 24, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has notched up 2.53 billion US dollars in funding from China, since 2007 and 1,205 billion US dollars already disbursed into …
Sri Lanka’s battered currency might see some respite: report
June 22, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s currency is expected to firm up later this year, while treasury yields could creep up on fiscal slippages, a report …
Sri Lanka banking system well capitalized, solid: officials
June 22, 2012 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's banking system is sound and well capitalized officials said, though bad loans have started to pick up slightly as a …