Economy & Markets

New Year Tidings

The Swedish government on Monday agreed to lend Rs. 3.083 bn towards economic and social development projects.buy xifaxan online buy xifaxan online no …

First Dip

The World Bank is expected to release the first US$ 100 mn tranche from its poverty reduction strategy to the government in early June.The funds come under the …

Public Poll

A proposal to have a referendum to test the pulse of the people on the ongoing peace process has got the governments attention.Civic groups have approached the …

Labour Export

Asian countries producing the world migrant worker population will lobby for free labour migration at future trade negotiations with developed economies.rnThe …

DEX Brokers

The Colombo Stock Exchange on Wednesday sent out calls to admit trading members to trade on its new debt trading system, the DEX.Trading members are second …

Danish Love

The government on Monday signed up for US$ 60 mn worth of aid from the Kingdom of Denmark to finance key development projects.Around 35 percent of the aid …

Builders Inc.

The Urban Development Authority on Monday rolled out its ambitious plans to build low income housing in densely populated Colombo. Ten locations have been …

Golden Handshake

The government is seeking World Bank funding to reduce the public sector cadre by offering them a voluntary retirement package.The government is planning to …

Wider Gap

rnrnrnrnrnrnNew Page 1rnrnrnrnrnTrade deficit expanded to US$ 150 mn in Januaryrnfrom US$ 131 mn in the same period 2002, largely due to higher import costs, …

Yen Deposits

Sri Lanka on Tuesday signed up for Rs. 26.1 bn in long-term funds from the Japanese government to develop key sectors in the economy.The loan carries a 2.2 …

Bigger Cushion

Primary Dealers in government debt were asked to raise their capital this month as the Central bank tried to strengthen the dealer network.The new regulations …

Big Catch

The Ministry of Fisheries is pushing for new infrastructure to harbour foreign vessels fishing in international waters off Sri Lanka. Thernproposal along with …

Home Loans

The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is drawing plans to raise money from the local financial market for a mega housing project in the Colombo area. The total …

A/L Revision

Lessons from Tharuna Aruna scheme for the unemployed graduates will help structure a new project aimed at the G.C.E. Advanced level qualified labour …

Yo-Yo Reforms

The Asian Development Bank warned on Saturday that the governments rocky relationship with the powerful executive presidency is stalling economic reforms."The …

Smooth Run

The Central Bank quote s new money market auction started off on Monday, with the bank offering and accepted bids for Rs. 6 bn at 9.26 percent.Earlier, dealers …

Open Sesame

The Central Bank will start open market operations for the money market on Monday. The market friendly move will give the Central Bank a new monetary policy …

Small Mercies

The Central Bank said Friday, that inflation measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index for February dropped 1.1 percent over January to 3423. online …

Rough Times

The Central Bank has issued a draft guideline to allow primary dealers to transact in derivative instruments.The guidelines include limits for credit risks and …

New Wicket

The Asia Capital Group on Monday disposed its shareholding in its associated company, Capital Alliance Ltd., for Rs. 36 mn.Capital Alliance which specialises …