Sri Lanka ‘BB-‘ rating confirmed, foreign debt, deficits high: Fitch
Apr 28, 2014 (LBO) - Fitch Ratings has confirmed a 'BB-' rating on Sri Lanka with a stable outlook on strong economic growth but said state debt was over twice …
Sri Lanka should clean up its act while resisting external probe: political analyst
Apr 26, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka should improve rights of citizens while resisting an international inquiry planned into alleged war crimes by UN's Human Rights …
Economic sanctions on Sri Lanka not in UK’s interest: envoy
Apr 25, 2014 (LBO) - Economic sanctions on Sri Lanka are not in the interests of his country, and movers of a UN resolution are expecting progress which would …
Sri Lanka parliament approves tax breaks for Crown, JKH resorts
April 25, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's parliament has approved tax breaks for integrated resorts by Australia's Crown group and Colombo-based John Keells group. …
New Zealand hikes interest rates again
WELLINGTON, April 24, 2014 (AFP) - New Zealand's central bank lifted interest rates for the second time in as many months on Thursday, saying it was necessary …
Sri Lanka gives tax breaks to US$220mn sugar refinery
Apr 23, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has given a 10 year tax holiday to a 220 million US dollar sugar refinery by the Hambantota port including tax free salaries for …
Sri Lanka gets natural disaster credit from World Bank
Apr 24, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka has been given a 102 million US dollar credit line that can be drawn immediately after a natural disaster, as well as another …
Sri Lanka Italy businesses in forum with Harsha
Apr 22, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka-Italy Business Council, of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce said it is hosting a forum on 'post war dividends' where Harsha de …
Sri Lanka inspiring entrepreneur: innovation comes from within
Apr 22, 2014 (LBO) - An inspiring Sri Lankan entrepreneur who broke into a global supply chain in precision tech components for the automobile industry says …
Sri Lanka rates unchanged; lower state borrowings to boost credit: Central Bank
Apr 22, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's central bank held policy rates unchanged in April saying reduced central government and state enterprise borrowings has …
Sri Lanka port profit, revenues down despite higher volumes
Apr 20, 2014 (LBO) - Operating profits at Sri Lanka's Ports Authority fell 53. online pharmacy buy estrace with best prices today in the USA 4 percent to 2.4 …
Sri Lanka President sends condolences to South Korea
Apr 18, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa has sent condolences to South Korea over a ferry disaster which has killed an unknown number of …
Fuel Sales
Apr 16, 2014 (LBO) - Losses at Sri Lanka's state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation fell to 7. buy stromectol online …
Sri Lanka could have credit upgrade on lower budget deficit, external debt: Fitch
Apr 16, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's sovereign credit could be upgraded on a steadily narrowing budget deficit and a lower external debt burden, which were weaker …
Sri Lankans urged to search for President’s missing macaws
COLOMBO, April 16, 2014 (AFP) - Four macaws belonging to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse have escaped his tightly-guarded official residence in Colombo, …
Canada suspends Commonwealth funding over Sri Lanka rights abuses
OTTAWA, April 14, 2014 (AFP) - Canada's government announced Monday the suspension of funding to the Commonwealth over rotating chair Sri Lanka's alleged …
Sri Lanka accuses Canada of ‘manipulating’ Commonwealth
COLOMBO, April 15, 2014 (AFP) - Sri Lanka on Tuesday accused Canada of undermining the Commonwealth to score political points after it announced a suspension …
Sri Lanka firms short of workers, over 10,000 working on tourist visas: President
Apr 13, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lankan firms are asking to employ more foreign workers to fill labour shortfalls, with over 10,000 working in the country on tourist …
Sri Lanka sovereign bond will not impact exchange rate: CB Governor
Apr 10, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's 500 million US dollar sovereign bond sale this week will not impact the exchange rate as the Central Bank is expected to buy …
Sri Lanka’s interest rates “appropriate” to current conditions: CB Governor
Apr 09, 2014 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's interest rates "appropriate" to current conditions where returns particularly on deposits of senior citizens have fallen …