Big Jump
Sri Lankas import bill for April overtook the countrys export revenues, despite higher earnings from money spinners like apparels and tea, the Central Bank …
Lets Chat
The United States says it is keen to pursue a trade pact with Sri Lanka and agreed to meet in October to iron out issues.US Trade Representative, Robert B …
Wake Up
Sri Lankas top trade chambers have asked the government to wake up to the realities facing the economy and for legislators to stop misbehaving in …
Capital Punishment
The government has set up an agency to independently manage commercial enterprises rather than privatize them as critics slammed it saying across the board …
Why Watch
The EU election monitors to Sri Lanka says another monitoring mission is not likely unless its repeated recommendations are implemented.The election monitors …
Murky Waters
With only a month and a half to go for an agreement by end July, the world multilateral trading system is facing an uncertain future if countries cannot settle …
Sooner The Better
The Central Bank says sooner the oil price adjustment is made the better for the Sri Lankan economy, which has become increasingly open in recent years. Though …
Country Gardens
The city of Nuwara Eliya is trying to clean up its trading activity to bring back its scenic beauty but the change of government put plans on hold.Nuwara Eliya …
Make Up Please!
Twelve State entities handpicked for a commercial makeover, will be set targets to clean up their act and look for private investment, a top government …
Hang On
US interest in Sri Lanka went inland to the conflict riddled Eastern districts of Ampara and Batticaloa this week to emphasise the benefits of peace.This week, …
Tough Talk
The Sri Lankan government said Monday that it will refrain from a mass hiring of management trainees for positions in 12 key state enterprises.The government …
New Brooms
President Chandrika Kumaratunga promised to overhaul the countrys messy tax system, introduce laws to help sick companies and inject policies to achieve a six …
Load Of Gas
Concerns are rising among apartment developers that the proposed transfer tax on land may hit the industry.The Ministry of Lands announced a Cabinet decision …
Top Brass
The government has appointed top private sector businessmen to drive its economic agenda, the Presidential Secretariat said.Treasury Secretary Dr. P B …
Holy Brawl
Two Buddhist monk legislators were admitted to hospital Tuesday following an unprecedented brawl in Sri Lankas parliament initiated by ruling party lawmakers, …
Sinking Ship
Cabinet spokesperson Jeyraj Fernadopulle said Tuesday, that there might be lquote no other alternative but another election, if Parliament continues to be …
Image Wise
South Asia is home to a quarter of the worlds population and a quarter of the worlds reserves of major minerals but the rest of the world knows little about …
Parliament Jokes
Sri Lankas Buddhist monk Parliamentarians staged a demonstration in Colombo on Wednesday for a better-behaved legislature for the island.rnThe JHU (Jathika …
Tigers Tail
The key to unlocking the US$ 4.5 bn Tokyo aid is to restart peace talks endash but the governments main ally the JVP wants the LTTE to first lift its …
Bonding Together
The EU-Sri Lanka Partenariat 2004 kicked off, paving the way for joint ventures, partnerships, marketing cooperation and the transfer of technologies between …