Asia stocks slip as Deutsche sours mood, Brent USD49.24 on OPEC pact
SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower in early trade on Friday, while oil prices held close to the highest level in almost a …
Sri Lanka can meet 5.4-pct budget deficit target for 2016: Ravi
Sep 30, 2016 (LBO) - Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said Sri Lanka is well on its way to achieving the fiscal target for 2016 as the Value Added Tax …
One in four Sri Lankan households own a computer: survey
Sep 29, 2016 (LBO) - At least one computer is available in 24 percent of households in Sri Lanka, in urban as well as rural areas, the Department of Census and …
Asia stocks gains as crude oil surges after OPEC deal
TOKYO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Asian stocks gained on Thursday in tandem with an oil price rally after OPEC members agreed to curb output - boosting investor risk …
US based BlackRock shows interest in Srilankan airlines: Minister
Sep 28, 2016 (LBO) - Two global investment managers, US based BlackRock and TPG Capital, have shown interest in crisis-hit SriLankan Airlines which is looking …
Asia stocks inch up after Wall Street’s gains, oil prices slide
TOKYO, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Asian stocks edged up early on Wednesday following an overnight rise for U.S. stocks, while reduced hopes that a meeting of major …
Cinnamon Life launch second residential tower ‘The Suites at Cinnamon Life’
(PRESS RELEASE) - Sri Lanka’s most iconic mixed development project, Cinnamon Life, announced the launch of ‘The Suites at Cinnamon Life’, the second …
JAT Holdings, sponsors 4th Sri Lanka Wood International Expo 2016
(PRESS RELEASE) - JAT Holdings sponsored the recent 4th edition of the Sri Lanka Wood International Expo 2016 exhibition which culminated with great success at …
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Atul Keshap’s remarks on PPP’s
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning to you all. I consider it a great pleasure and honor to speak to such a distinguished audience, at …
Clinton, Trump clash over race and economy in first debate
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Sept 26 (Reuters) - Democrat Hillary Clinton accused Republican Donald Trump on Monday of having a long history of racist behavior during a …
Infrastructure: Sri Lanka should rethink housing for urbanizing population
Sep 23, 2016 (LBO) - Sustainable city development will need to entail alternative housing for urban poor as they are service providers for city dwellers, …
Asian stocks hold near 14-month peak on Fed relief
TOKYO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Asian shares edged closer to 14-month highs on Friday while the dollar was on the defensive as investors grew more convinced that …
IMF’s Lagarde announces specific actions on women’s economic empowerment
Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, issued the following statement today at the conclusion of her participation in a …
Sri Lankan rupee edges up on bank dlr sales; stocks up
COLOMBO, Sept 22 (Reuters) - The Sri Lankan rupee edged up on Thursday as dollar sales by a foreign bank helped currency forwards outpace importer dollar …
Infrastructure: Port city to transform Colombo, boost facilities
Sep 22, 2016 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s planned Port City project says its vision is to offer a modern and sustainable lifestyle without comprising services …
Asian shares surge, dollar lags on slow-motion Fed
SINGAPORE/SYDNEY, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Asian shares surged on Thursday, taking their cue from Wall Street, after the Federal Reserve left U.S. interest rates …
Kumar Sangakkara Kicks OffMurali Harmony Cup 2016
(PRESS RELEASE) - The Murali Harmony Cup 2016 was declared open today (20th September 2016) in Kilinochchi. 24 teams will compete in this year’s blockbuster …
Jinasena launches solar solutions for domestic and industrial markets
(PRESS RELEASE) - High-tech solar solutions available via 19 Service Centres across the island Jinasena (Pvt) Limited, one of the leading water management …
Sri Lanka committee to look in to Norochcholai environmental issues
Sep 21, 2016 (LBO) - Sri Lanka’s Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) has appointed a 7 member committee to look at the environmental damage allegations that …
Asia stocks pull ahead, investors on edge before BOJ verdict
HONG KONG, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Asian shares got off to a tentative start on Wednesday, while the yen was steady as investors braced for the outcome of the Bank …