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Sri Lanka services exports rise to US$3.0bn in 2023: EDB | 30-Jan-24 | Economy | Goods and services exports were valued at US$14.9bn up 0.39-pct | Sri Lanka services exports rise to US$3.0bn in 2023: EDB Goods and services exports were valued at US$14.9bn up 0.39-pct | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 317.50/70 to the US dollar | 30-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened at 317.50/70 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 317.50/70 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee strengthened at 317.50/70 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's trade barriers, denied economic freedoms seen driving corruption | 30-Jan-24 | Economy | Regulatory barriers are sources of fuel for corruption | Sri Lanka's trade barriers, denied economic freedoms seen driving corruption Regulatory barriers are sources of fuel for corruption | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka not barred from transparent investment incentives by IMF deal: ex-BOI chief | 29-Jan-24 | Economy | Today, under the SDP Act, if I don't like A versus B, you can give more incentives to A and not B | Sri Lanka not barred from transparent investment incentives by IMF deal: ex-BOI chief Today, under the SDP Act, if I don't like A versus B, you can give more incentives to A and not B | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 317.75/90 to the US dollar | 29-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 317.75/90 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 317.75/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 317.75/90 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka former presidents CBK, Sirisena to back incumbent, claims AKD | 29-Jan-24 | Politics | "Everyone on TV is talking about one thing: the NPP." | Sri Lanka former presidents CBK, Sirisena to back incumbent, claims AKD "Everyone on TV is talking about one thing: the NPP." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's NPP on 39 pct of all adults, ahead of SJB, SLPP in December: poll | 29-Jan-24 | Politics | Support for the SJB was at 27 percent in December while support for the SLPP was at 10 percent that month. | Sri Lanka's NPP on 39 pct of all adults, ahead of SJB, SLPP in December: poll Support for the SJB was at 27 percent in December while support for the SLPP was at 10 percent that month. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, Dialog sees some interest | 29-Jan-24 | Markets | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down again on Monday | Sri Lanka stocks close down, Dialog sees some interest The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down again on Monday | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka exports down 9.54-pct in 2023, rupee appreciates | 29-Jan-24 | Economy | Rupee appreciates from 362 | Sri Lanka exports down 9.54-pct in 2023, rupee appreciates Rupee appreciates from 362 | POSITIVE | Other |
No more indirect taxes on the cards in Sri Lanka: state minister | 29-Jan-24 | Fiscal | "If anyone says prices are increasing once again due to indirect taxes, I don't see any truth in that," he said. | No more indirect taxes on the cards in Sri Lanka: state minister "If anyone says prices are increasing once again due to indirect taxes, I don't see any truth in that," he said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka delegation in China discuss investment opportunities, export of water | 29-Jan-24 | Trade | Investment opportunities, export of water and spices, opening of Chinese factories discussed. | Sri Lanka delegation in China discuss investment opportunities, export of water Investment opportunities, export of water and spices, opening of Chinese factories discussed. | POSITIVE | Other |
British ship HMS Spey arrives in Sri Lanka | 29-Jan-24 | Defence | HMS Spey, a 90.5m long Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) manned by a crew of 56, arrived at the port of Colombo | British ship HMS Spey arrives in Sri Lanka HMS Spey, a 90.5m long Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) manned by a crew of 56, arrived at the port of Colombo | NEGATIVE | Other |
Lohan Ratwatte appointed Minister of Plantation, Mahaweli | 29-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Lohan Ratwatte has been appointed as Sri Lanka' State Minister of Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development. | Lohan Ratwatte appointed Minister of Plantation, Mahaweli Lohan Ratwatte has been appointed as Sri Lanka' State Minister of Plantation Industries and Mahaweli Development. | POSITIVE | Other |
Thai PM to witness signing of FTA with Sri Lanka | 29-Jan-24 | Trade | Thai delegation visiting Sri Lanka to sign FTA, and other agreements | Thai PM to witness signing of FTA with Sri Lanka Thai delegation visiting Sri Lanka to sign FTA, and other agreements | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 317.50/90 to the US dollar | 29-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 317.50/90 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 317.50/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 317.50/90 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka budget tax revenues up 56-pct, deficit up on interest in Nov 23 | 29-Jan-24 | Economy | Interest costs which were Rs1,772bn up to October surged to Rs2,351bn by November 2023 | Sri Lanka budget tax revenues up 56-pct, deficit up on interest in Nov 23 Interest costs which were Rs1,772bn up to October surged to Rs2,351bn by November 2023 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Uma Oya hydro plant first 60MW phase in operation | 28-Jan-24 | Energy | First unit turbine of 60MW of the 120MW Uma Oya Hydro project was synchronized and connected to the National Grid | Sri Lanka's Uma Oya hydro plant first 60MW phase in operation First unit turbine of 60MW of the 120MW Uma Oya Hydro project was synchronized and connected to the National Grid | POSITIVE | Other |
Introducing a Blue Curriculum Across BIMSTEC | 28-Jan-24 | Environment | When the farmer burns chaff in Indian Punjab,’ there’s fog in Katmandu | Introducing a Blue Curriculum Across BIMSTEC When the farmer burns chaff in Indian Punjab,’ there’s fog in Katmandu | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka defence sector to join tourism initiatives | 27-Jan-24 | Defence | All hands on deck approach | Sri Lanka defence sector to join tourism initiatives All hands on deck approach | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka eyes 3,007MW of floating solar power | 27-Jan-24 | Energy | A 120MW hydro power station on Uma Oya will start producing on February 15 | Sri Lanka eyes 3,007MW of floating solar power A 120MW hydro power station on Uma Oya will start producing on February 15 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Police to take street children into custody | 26-Jan-24 | Law and Order | Sri Lanka Police will continue to take street children into State custody, eventually place them with guardians | Sri Lanka Police to take street children into custody Sri Lanka Police will continue to take street children into State custody, eventually place them with guardians | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 317.50/80 to the US dollar | 26-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 317.50/80 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 317.50/80 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 317.50/80 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, net outflow continues | 26-Jan-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was at 798 million. Trading in John Keells Holdings Plc contributing the most (200mn) | Sri Lanka stocks close up, net outflow continues Turnover was at 798 million. Trading in John Keells Holdings Plc contributing the most (200mn) | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka President prorogues parliament till Feb 07 | 26-Jan-24 | Political News | Prorogued with effect from midnight Jan 26 | Sri Lanka President prorogues parliament till Feb 07 Prorogued with effect from midnight Jan 26 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka President invites party leaders for 'collective dialogue' with IMF | 26-Jan-24 | Economic Crisis | Speak now or forever hold your peace | Sri Lanka President invites party leaders for 'collective dialogue' with IMF Speak now or forever hold your peace | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka should export chocolates: President | 26-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Sri Lankan chocolates could become "a world-class product", as there were limitations for expansion within the country, | Sri Lanka should export chocolates: President Sri Lankan chocolates could become "a world-class product", as there were limitations for expansion within the country, | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Regnis and Singer Industries shares cease trading | 26-Jan-24 | Merger & Acquisition | The two companies will merge with parent company Singer (Sri Lanka) Plc. | Sri Lanka's Regnis and Singer Industries shares cease trading The two companies will merge with parent company Singer (Sri Lanka) Plc. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's ACE Embilipitiya, ACE Matara power contracts to expire in Feb 24 | 26-Jan-24 | Energy | Uma Oya and the open cycle part of a combined cycle to come on stream in 2024 | Sri Lanka's ACE Embilipitiya, ACE Matara power contracts to expire in Feb 24 Uma Oya and the open cycle part of a combined cycle to come on stream in 2024 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka railway station in the dark for nonpayment of electricity bill | 26-Jan-24 | Uncategorized | The unsettled bill had amounted to 78,080 rupees. | Sri Lanka railway station in the dark for nonpayment of electricity bill The unsettled bill had amounted to 78,080 rupees. | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka can employ 'ed tech' to make education more equitable: study | 26-Jan-24 | Education | Ed tech is the use of technology in education to facilitate the teaching and learning processes. | Sri Lanka can employ 'ed tech' to make education more equitable: study Ed tech is the use of technology in education to facilitate the teaching and learning processes. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to host UN FAO's 37th regional conference for Asia Pacific | 26-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Civil society organisations from Asia and the Pacific are expected to take part in this major multilateral conference. | Sri Lanka to host UN FAO's 37th regional conference for Asia Pacific Civil society organisations from Asia and the Pacific are expected to take part in this major multilateral conference. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to amend penal code to criminalise rape of young boys | 26-Jan-24 | Crime | The country is also looking to close loopholes in the law on the rape of females, the Cabinet of Ministers decided | Sri Lanka to amend penal code to criminalise rape of young boys The country is also looking to close loopholes in the law on the rape of females, the Cabinet of Ministers decided | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 317.10/40 to the US dollar | 26-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 317.10/40 to the US dollar on Friday, while bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 317.10/40 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 317.10/40 to the US dollar on Friday, while bond yields were broadly steady, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Hela Apparel buys UK-based Focus Brands | 26-Jan-24 | Apparel | Focus Brands will form the basis for the organisation’s new brand licensing division | Sri Lanka's Hela Apparel buys UK-based Focus Brands Focus Brands will form the basis for the organisation’s new brand licensing division | NEGATIVE | Consumer Goods Industry |
Sri Lanka cabinet gives ok to sign Thailand FTA | 26-Jan-24 | Economy | A complete FTA of 14 chapters prepared | Sri Lanka cabinet gives ok to sign Thailand FTA A complete FTA of 14 chapters prepared | NEGATIVE | Other |
US expresses concern over Sri Lanka law to police online discourse | 25-Jan-24 | Legal | The U.S. urges Sri Lanka to prioritize transparency and ensure any legislation does not stifle the voices of its people | US expresses concern over Sri Lanka law to police online discourse The U.S. urges Sri Lanka to prioritize transparency and ensure any legislation does not stifle the voices of its people | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka workers in Maldives turn to Undiyal as banks limit dollars: legislator | 25-Jan-24 | Economy | There are people getting 1,000 to 3,000 dollars a month but they can send only 250 dollars or 300 back | Sri Lanka workers in Maldives turn to Undiyal as banks limit dollars: legislator There are people getting 1,000 to 3,000 dollars a month but they can send only 250 dollars or 300 back | NEGATIVE | Other |
Pandemonium as opposition says Sri Lanka online law changes not in line with SC order | 24-Jan-24 | Legal | This is a very serious matter | Pandemonium as opposition says Sri Lanka online law changes not in line with SC order This is a very serious matter | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka workers in Maldives turn to Undiyal as banks limit dollars: legislator | 25-Jan-24 | Economy | There are people getting 1,000 to 3,000 dollars a month but they can send only 250 dollars or 300 back | Sri Lanka workers in Maldives turn to Undiyal as banks limit dollars: legislator There are people getting 1,000 to 3,000 dollars a month but they can send only 250 dollars or 300 back | NEGATIVE | Other |
Pandemonium as opposition says Sri Lanka online law changes not in line with SC order | 24-Jan-24 | Legal | This is a very serious matter | Pandemonium as opposition says Sri Lanka online law changes not in line with SC order This is a very serious matter | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka parliament passes online speech law despite opposition | 24-Jan-24 | Legal | 108 MPs voted for and 62 voted against the bill, with amendments. | Sri Lanka parliament passes online speech law despite opposition 108 MPs voted for and 62 voted against the bill, with amendments. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 318.10/40 to the US dollar | 24-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 318.10/40 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 318.10/40 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 318.10/40 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, JKH trades push turnover | 24-Jan-24 | Markets | Mixed sentiments on the Colombo Stock Exchange Wednesday, as ASPI closed down, but the more liquid S&P SL20 closed up | Sri Lanka stocks close down, JKH trades push turnover Mixed sentiments on the Colombo Stock Exchange Wednesday, as ASPI closed down, but the more liquid S&P SL20 closed up | NEGATIVE | Other |
Asia Internet Coalition refutes Sri Lanka Minister’s Online Safety Bill claims | 24-Jan-24 | ICT | The Bill, in its current form, would undermine potential growth and FDI into Sri Lanka’s digital economy | Asia Internet Coalition refutes Sri Lanka Minister’s Online Safety Bill claims The Bill, in its current form, would undermine potential growth and FDI into Sri Lanka’s digital economy | NEGATIVE | Other |
In Sri Lanka, snitches will get riches | 24-Jan-24 | Crime | Sri Lanka Police will offer cash rewards from 10,000 to 250,000 to informants in their Operation Yukthiya | In Sri Lanka, snitches will get riches Sri Lanka Police will offer cash rewards from 10,000 to 250,000 to informants in their Operation Yukthiya | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Kapruka buys USA subsidiary | 24-Jan-24 | Merger & Acquisition | Acquired 100% ownership of Kapruka USA LLC, incorporated in the United States of America, at a value of #100 | Sri Lanka Kapruka buys USA subsidiary Acquired 100% ownership of Kapruka USA LLC, incorporated in the United States of America, at a value of #100 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka online bill will kill democratic rights in election year: Sajith | 24-Jan-24 | Legal | Controversial bill on controlling online publications an attempt to curb freedom of speech of public in election year | Sri Lanka online bill will kill democratic rights in election year: Sajith Controversial bill on controlling online publications an attempt to curb freedom of speech of public in election year | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka micro-finance bill challenged by community organizations | 24-Jan-24 | Finance | Concerns have been raised about "predatory lending" | Sri Lanka micro-finance bill challenged by community organizations Concerns have been raised about "predatory lending" | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ponders use of national identity card number for tax registration | 24-Jan-24 | Fiscal | "This way, people can register for taxation using their existing NIC number," he said. | Sri Lanka ponders use of national identity card number for tax registration "This way, people can register for taxation using their existing NIC number," he said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Rulers trying to curb freedom of online speech, after bankrupting Sri Lanka: opposition | 24-Jan-24 | Legal | Sri Lanka's rulers are trying to curb the freedom of speech of people after bankrupting the country, opposition says | Rulers trying to curb freedom of online speech, after bankrupting Sri Lanka: opposition Sri Lanka's rulers are trying to curb the freedom of speech of people after bankrupting the country, opposition says | NEGATIVE | Other |
90 pct of military-held land in Sri Lanka's east already returned: official | 24-Jan-24 | Politics | "The forces have only 7,379 acres under their control now." | 90 pct of military-held land in Sri Lanka's east already returned: official "The forces have only 7,379 acres under their control now." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to certify, regulate RAC and MAC technicians | 24-Jan-24 | Employment | NVQ will be introduced by PUCSL for technicians who do not have a recognized professional qualification now. | Sri Lanka to certify, regulate RAC and MAC technicians NVQ will be introduced by PUCSL for technicians who do not have a recognized professional qualification now. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Japan, UN Women support 600 women-led micro enterprises in Sri Lanka | 24-Jan-24 | Economy | The project supports women-led micro-enterprises in Ampara, Colombo, Moneragala, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya. | Japan, UN Women support 600 women-led micro enterprises in Sri Lanka The project supports women-led micro-enterprises in Ampara, Colombo, Moneragala, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank does not need govt capital yet: Governor | 24-Jan-24 | Economy | I think there is no need for us to seek recapitalization at this point | Sri Lanka central bank does not need govt capital yet: Governor I think there is no need for us to seek recapitalization at this point | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 319.15/30 to the US dollar | 24-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 319.15/30 to the US dollar on Wednesday late morning trade, while bond yields were low... | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 319.15/30 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 319.15/30 to the US dollar on Wednesday late morning trade, while bond yields were low... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka inflation to top 6.0-pct in early 2023: CB Governor | 24-Jan-24 | Economy | In the first couple of months there will be a some increase just above the middle path | Sri Lanka inflation to top 6.0-pct in early 2023: CB Governor In the first couple of months there will be a some increase just above the middle path | POSITIVE | Other |
Google, Facebook could close up operations in Sri Lanka after OSB: Opposition MP | 23-Jan-24 | ICT | "Once this law is introduced, they will review the offences they would be accused of and most likely close up" | Google, Facebook could close up operations in Sri Lanka after OSB: Opposition MP "Once this law is introduced, they will review the offences they would be accused of and most likely close up" | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka CB warns against using personal bank accounts for business | 23-Jan-24 | Banking | CB considering legal action against registered limited liability companies using personal bank accounts for tax evasion | Sri Lanka CB warns against using personal bank accounts for business CB considering legal action against registered limited liability companies using personal bank accounts for tax evasion | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields fall across maturities | 23-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Strong demand for 6-month bills | Sri Lanka Treasuries yields fall across maturities Strong demand for 6-month bills | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields fall across maturities | 23-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Strong demand for 6-month bills | Sri Lanka Treasuries yields fall across maturities Strong demand for 6-month bills | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 319.80/95 to the US dollar | 23-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated further to close at 319.80/95 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields dow... | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 319.80/95 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated further to close at 319.80/95 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields dow... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, JKH drives turnover | 23-Jan-24 | Uncategorized | Trading in John Keells Holdings Plc, contributed the most (210mn) to the day's turnover | Sri Lanka stocks close down, JKH drives turnover Trading in John Keells Holdings Plc, contributed the most (210mn) to the day's turnover | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka CB seeks explanation from banks which have not cut loan rates fast | 23-Jan-24 | Banking | "There are a lot of banks that have reduced, but not to the extent that we hoped. We are closely monitoring the banks" | Sri Lanka CB seeks explanation from banks which have not cut loan rates fast "There are a lot of banks that have reduced, but not to the extent that we hoped. We are closely monitoring the banks" | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, Elite discuss training private security providers for employment abroad | 23-Jan-24 | Migrant workers | UK-based private security service provider discusses training centre aimed at foreign employment opportunities | Sri Lanka, Elite discuss training private security providers for employment abroad UK-based private security service provider discusses training centre aimed at foreign employment opportunities | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka widens welfare benefits scheme | 23-Jan-24 | Government services | 2,000 rupee monthly allowance to be given to institutionalized persons | Sri Lanka widens welfare benefits scheme 2,000 rupee monthly allowance to be given to institutionalized persons | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka parliament votes to go ahead with Online Safety bill amid opposition | 23-Jan-24 | Free Speech | The debate is currently under way. | Sri Lanka parliament votes to go ahead with Online Safety bill amid opposition The debate is currently under way. | NEGATIVE | Other |
SriLankan Aviation College made IATA training partner | 23-Jan-24 | Aviation | College plans to produce aviation professionals, not only within Sri Lanka, but also within the region. | SriLankan Aviation College made IATA training partner College plans to produce aviation professionals, not only within Sri Lanka, but also within the region. | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 319.85/320.10 to the US dollar | 23-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 319.85/320.10 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 319.85/320.10 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 319.85/320.10 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans tourist promotional campaign from March | 23-Jan-24 | Tourism | A 1.5 billion rupee promotional campaign in 11 key markets to boost arrivals, | Sri Lanka plans tourist promotional campaign from March A 1.5 billion rupee promotional campaign in 11 key markets to boost arrivals, | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka keeps policy rates unchanged, CB wants market interest to fall | 23-Jan-24 | Economy | Any price increases from VAT to be short-lived | Sri Lanka keeps policy rates unchanged, CB wants market interest to fall Any price increases from VAT to be short-lived | NEGATIVE | Other |
Despite economic recovery, more Sri Lankan doctors want to leave for better pay, kids' future | 22-Jan-24 | Health | Up to 3,000 doctors have registered for foreign qualifying examinations: Health Minister | Despite economic recovery, more Sri Lankan doctors want to leave for better pay, kids' future Up to 3,000 doctors have registered for foreign qualifying examinations: Health Minister | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka energy minister ready for CEB employees quitting | 22-Jan-24 | Energy | CEB management to accept resignations of any individual without hesitation and to recover all dues | Sri Lanka energy minister ready for CEB employees quitting CEB management to accept resignations of any individual without hesitation and to recover all dues | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 319.90/320.05 to the US dollar | 22-Jan-24 | Markets | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 319.90/320.05 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 319.90/320.05 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 319.90/320.05 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, Windforce pushes turnover | 22-Jan-24 | Markets | Turnover was at better than preceding days at 978 million. | Sri Lanka stocks close down, Windforce pushes turnover Turnover was at better than preceding days at 978 million. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Imad Fakhoury appointed IFC South Asia regional director | 22-Jan-24 | People | Private sector investment is key to achieving South Asia’s development goals | Imad Fakhoury appointed IFC South Asia regional director Private sector investment is key to achieving South Asia’s development goals | POSITIVE | Other |
Dasun Perera appointed Chief Executive of Senfin Securities | 22-Jan-24 | People | Dasun Perera appointed Chief Executive at Senfin Securities Limited, which is affiliated to Senkadagala Finance. | Dasun Perera appointed Chief Executive of Senfin Securities Dasun Perera appointed Chief Executive at Senfin Securities Limited, which is affiliated to Senkadagala Finance. | POSITIVE | Other |
EDB, JICA to promote Sri Lanka ICT companies in Japanese market | 22-Jan-24 | ICT | To assist 30 SME ICT/BPM companies and tech startups over a two-year period | EDB, JICA to promote Sri Lanka ICT companies in Japanese market To assist 30 SME ICT/BPM companies and tech startups over a two-year period | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's main opposition files petition against anti-terrorism bill | 22-Jan-24 | Politics | The MP said the proposed bill is a threat to Sri Lanka's opposition parties and to democracy itself. | Sri Lanka's main opposition files petition against anti-terrorism bill The MP said the proposed bill is a threat to Sri Lanka's opposition parties and to democracy itself. | NEGATIVE | Other |
M A Sumanthiran offers full support to new Sri Lanka ITAK leader Sritharan | 22-Jan-24 | Politics | "I'd like to extend my fullest support to Sridaran who was democratically elected as party leader," he said. | M A Sumanthiran offers full support to new Sri Lanka ITAK leader Sritharan "I'd like to extend my fullest support to Sridaran who was democratically elected as party leader," he said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Finance to raise Rs2.5bn from shareholders | 22-Jan-24 | Markets | Company seeking to increase issued capital by Rs 2,512,994,563.20, by way of a rights issue to the existing shareholders | Sri Lanka’s Softlogic Finance to raise Rs2.5bn from shareholders Company seeking to increase issued capital by Rs 2,512,994,563.20, by way of a rights issue to the existing shareholders | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka minor opposition party leader among five shot dead | 22-Jan-24 | Politics | One of the victims was leader of the Ape Jana Bala party Saman Perera. | Sri Lanka minor opposition party leader among five shot dead One of the victims was leader of the Ape Jana Bala party Saman Perera. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 320.00/25 to the US dollar | 22-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 320.00/25 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 320.00/25 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 320.00/25 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka is recovering, but threats from central bank, US policy | 22-Jan-24 | Bellwether | At the moment the central bank is providing monetary stability seen in the exchange rate and inflation | Sri Lanka is recovering, but threats from central bank, US policy At the moment the central bank is providing monetary stability seen in the exchange rate and inflation | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka coconut auction price up 1.9-pct | 21-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Prices pick up after a 14-pct fall over three weeks | Sri Lanka coconut auction price up 1.9-pct Prices pick up after a 14-pct fall over three weeks | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka interest rate volatility, instability, big challenges: bankers | 21-Jan-24 | Banking | People ask 'what's the year end exchange rate or interest rate? It is something that you don't want to even guess at | Sri Lanka interest rate volatility, instability, big challenges: bankers People ask 'what's the year end exchange rate or interest rate? It is something that you don't want to even guess at | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tea prices fall across elevations | 20-Jan-24 | Business | Tea prices ease after 7 weeks of gains | Sri Lanka tea prices fall across elevations Tea prices ease after 7 weeks of gains | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, Nepal discuss MP exchange programme | 20-Jan-24 | Offbeat | Proposal made to facilitate exchange program for Members of Parliament to study parliamentary affairs of both countries | Sri Lanka, Nepal discuss MP exchange programme Proposal made to facilitate exchange program for Members of Parliament to study parliamentary affairs of both countries | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka minister tells CEB to recover Rs12bn loans given to employees | 20-Jan-24 | Energy | Any services that can be outsourced in the future to be more efficient and reduce cost. | Sri Lanka minister tells CEB to recover Rs12bn loans given to employees Any services that can be outsourced in the future to be more efficient and reduce cost. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka top doctor seeks equality in healthcare | 20-Jan-24 | Op-ed/Special Reports | He urged fellow doctors to ensure a change of attitude to end discrimination by educating other health care staff | Sri Lanka top doctor seeks equality in healthcare He urged fellow doctors to ensure a change of attitude to end discrimination by educating other health care staff | POSITIVE | Other |
IMF expects Sri Lanka to reach private creditor deal by next review | 20-Jan-24 | Economy | And it's really important for that process to be completed soon | IMF expects Sri Lanka to reach private creditor deal by next review And it's really important for that process to be completed soon | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s President tells NAM to oppose big power rivalry and coercion | 19-Jan-24 | International Relations | Free trade and economic integration is being reversed by policy driven rise of trade protectionism | Sri Lanka’s President tells NAM to oppose big power rivalry and coercion Free trade and economic integration is being reversed by policy driven rise of trade protectionism | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 320.20/40 to the US dollar | 19-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 320.20/40 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 320.20/40 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 320.20/40 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down for second week | 19-Jan-24 | Uncategorized | The energy industry (111mn) saw the most investor interest, mainly due to trading of Lanka IOC Plc (down at 98.20). | Sri Lanka stocks close down for second week The energy industry (111mn) saw the most investor interest, mainly due to trading of Lanka IOC Plc (down at 98.20). | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka consumer confidence improves marginally in December 2023: survey | 19-Jan-24 | Economy | Regardless of the increase, the IHP said, all three indices remain at pessimistic levels. | Sri Lanka consumer confidence improves marginally in December 2023: survey Regardless of the increase, the IHP said, all three indices remain at pessimistic levels. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to resume work on 600 roads from Feb | 19-Jan-24 | Construction and Real Estate | Until the debt restructuring process is completed road constructions were halted | Sri Lanka to resume work on 600 roads from Feb Until the debt restructuring process is completed road constructions were halted | NEGATIVE | Capital Goods |
Wrapping up Sri Lanka external debt deals critical, property tax needed: IMF | 19-Jan-24 | Economy | called to speed up a "progressive property tax" | Wrapping up Sri Lanka external debt deals critical, property tax needed: IMF called to speed up a "progressive property tax" | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka reiterates support for Gaza at NAM | 19-Jan-24 | Human Rights | Sri Lanka stands with people of Palestine and will continue to support them in quest to realize Statehood | Sri Lanka reiterates support for Gaza at NAM Sri Lanka stands with people of Palestine and will continue to support them in quest to realize Statehood | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka seeks UN help for Vesak celebrations | 19-Jan-24 | Culture | Sri Lanka asks China for help in obtaining UN sponsorship of State Vesak festival. | Sri Lanka seeks UN help for Vesak celebrations Sri Lanka asks China for help in obtaining UN sponsorship of State Vesak festival. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka allocates Rs910mn for rural development in Matara | 19-Jan-24 | Government services | 910 million has been allocated to the Matara District through the budget for rural development programs for 2024 | Sri Lanka allocates Rs910mn for rural development in Matara 910 million has been allocated to the Matara District through the budget for rural development programs for 2024 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka adds 300,000 more families to Aswesuma welfare scheme | 19-Jan-24 | Government services | Back payments from July to December will be transferred to the bank accounts of the newly selected families | Sri Lanka adds 300,000 more families to Aswesuma welfare scheme Back payments from July to December will be transferred to the bank accounts of the newly selected families | NEGATIVE | Other |
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