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Sri Lanka to have single policy rate, OMO auction schedule : CB Governor | 10-Jan-24 | Economy | Sri Lanka will reduce monetary policy meeting to six this year from the current eight | Sri Lanka to have single policy rate, OMO auction schedule : CB Governor Sri Lanka will reduce monetary policy meeting to six this year from the current eight | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.80/95 to the US dollar | 10-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.80/95 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields steady. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.80/95 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.80/95 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka sails in to the breach as ships by-pass Middle East over Houthi attacks | 9-Jan-24 | Logistics | SLPA terminals have seen volumes rise as much as 80-pct | Sri Lanka sails in to the breach as ships by-pass Middle East over Houthi attacks SLPA terminals have seen volumes rise as much as 80-pct | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to set up new embassies amid economic crisis | 9-Jan-24 | Economy | In this financial crisis, approval was given to do it step by step, in phases | Sri Lanka to set up new embassies amid economic crisis In this financial crisis, approval was given to do it step by step, in phases | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.50/70 to the US dollar | 9-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.50/70 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.50/70 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.50/70 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, banking shares attract retail interest | 9-Jan-24 | Markets | Cargills Bank Limited, which started trading today, was the most traded and closed up at 8.1 | Sri Lanka stocks close down, banking shares attract retail interest Cargills Bank Limited, which started trading today, was the most traded and closed up at 8.1 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's economic crisis forced people into second jobs: Survey | 9-Jan-24 | Employment | Employed individuals encountered changes in their main job due to the economic crisis. | Sri Lanka's economic crisis forced people into second jobs: Survey Employed individuals encountered changes in their main job due to the economic crisis. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Bimputh Finance directors fined Rs1mn for annual report violation | 9-Jan-24 | Stocks & Companies | Bimputh Finance had failed to submit its annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2022 | Sri Lanka's Bimputh Finance directors fined Rs1mn for annual report violation Bimputh Finance had failed to submit its annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2022 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka export investment zones in KKS, Trinco, Iranawila as PPPs | 9-Jan-24 | Economy | ADB to give technical assistance | Sri Lanka export investment zones in KKS, Trinco, Iranawila as PPPs ADB to give technical assistance | NEGATIVE | Other |
International Air Cargo Terminal to handle SriLankan aircraft at Japan's Narita | 9-Jan-24 | Aviation | Ground handling services for SriLankan Airlines aircraft at Narita Airport, in Tokyo, Japan, by International Air Cargo | International Air Cargo Terminal to handle SriLankan aircraft at Japan's Narita Ground handling services for SriLankan Airlines aircraft at Narita Airport, in Tokyo, Japan, by International Air Cargo | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka opposition leader's petition on power tariffs a media stunt: minister | 9-Jan-24 | Economy | Wijesekara said that the cabinet of ministers had decided to reduce electricity tariffs weeks before the petition. | Sri Lanka opposition leader's petition on power tariffs a media stunt: minister Wijesekara said that the cabinet of ministers had decided to reduce electricity tariffs weeks before the petition. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to set up science & tech university in partnership with US counterpart | 9-Jan-24 | Education | One of several US universities will be selected for the project as a partner university. | Sri Lanka to set up science & tech university in partnership with US counterpart One of several US universities will be selected for the project as a partner university. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka power tariff cut proposal to CEB board after El Niño deluge | 9-Jan-24 | Energy | After approval by the board the tariff cut proposal would be submitted to the Public Utility Commission | Sri Lanka power tariff cut proposal to CEB board after El Niño deluge After approval by the board the tariff cut proposal would be submitted to the Public Utility Commission | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka UDA hopes to earn Rs21bn from land sales over three years: report | 9-Jan-24 | Business | The land is available for under long-term lease for public private partnerships. | Sri Lanka UDA hopes to earn Rs21bn from land sales over three years: report The land is available for under long-term lease for public private partnerships. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to pay doctors Rs35,000 allowance from Jan | 9-Jan-24 | Economy | All state workers to get Rs5000 from Jan | Sri Lanka to pay doctors Rs35,000 allowance from Jan All state workers to get Rs5000 from Jan | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to capture 500,000 out of one million "evaders" into tax net: official | 9-Jan-24 | Fiscal | "This adjustment aligns with the conditions of developed countries and promotes social justice." | Sri Lanka to capture 500,000 out of one million "evaders" into tax net: official "This adjustment aligns with the conditions of developed countries and promotes social justice." | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.10/40 to the US dollar | 9-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.10/40 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.10/40 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.10/40 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka public debt edges up to 109-pct of GDP in 3Q 2023: analysis | 9-Jan-24 | Economy | Outstanding dollar debt falls in the September quarter | Sri Lanka public debt edges up to 109-pct of GDP in 3Q 2023: analysis Outstanding dollar debt falls in the September quarter | NEGATIVE | Other |
France makes nuclear energy proposal to Sri Lanka: Minister | 8-Jan-24 | Nuclear power | Discussed a proposal by EDF (Electricity De France) on nuclear energy and possible partnerships in the future | France makes nuclear energy proposal to Sri Lanka: Minister Discussed a proposal by EDF (Electricity De France) on nuclear energy and possible partnerships in the future | POSITIVE | Other |
Japan underlines need to ink official creditor MOUs as Sri Lanka seeks financing | 8-Jan-24 | Economy | Discussed existing yen loans and future financing and technical support | Japan underlines need to ink official creditor MOUs as Sri Lanka seeks financing Discussed existing yen loans and future financing and technical support | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.40/50 to the US dollar | 8-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.40/50 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.40/50 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.40/50 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki to visit Sri Lanka | 8-Jan-24 | International Relations | Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi will visit Sri Lanka on 11-12 January | Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki to visit Sri Lanka Japan's Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi will visit Sri Lanka on 11-12 January | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down amidst profit taking | 8-Jan-24 | Commodities | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Monday | Sri Lanka stocks close down amidst profit taking The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Monday | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s coconuts could get hammered by El Nino: Minister | 8-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Severe drought that would follow the excessive rain could impact the country’s coconut cultivation | Sri Lanka’s coconuts could get hammered by El Nino: Minister Severe drought that would follow the excessive rain could impact the country’s coconut cultivation | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to bring end to missing persons matter by 2025: President | 8-Jan-24 | People | Committed to resolving land issue in North and addressing missing persons’ matter before conclusion of 2025 | Sri Lanka to bring end to missing persons matter by 2025: President Committed to resolving land issue in North and addressing missing persons’ matter before conclusion of 2025 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to resolve all war-related issues by 2025: president | 8-Jan-24 | Politics | "Engaging with the youth is crucial; their input, plans and ideas are essential for nation-building," he said. | Sri Lanka to resolve all war-related issues by 2025: president "Engaging with the youth is crucial; their input, plans and ideas are essential for nation-building," he said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's palmyrah toddy sees demand from France, Canada, Dubai | 8-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Palmyrah toddy exports brought in US$102,422 in 2023, according to the Palmyrah Development Board | Sri Lanka's palmyrah toddy sees demand from France, Canada, Dubai Palmyrah toddy exports brought in US$102,422 in 2023, according to the Palmyrah Development Board | POSITIVE | Other |
Dayasiri can return to Sri Lanka Freedom Party anytime: Sirisena | 8-Jan-24 | Politics | "He can come back and even take up a position in the party," said Sirisena. | Dayasiri can return to Sri Lanka Freedom Party anytime: Sirisena "He can come back and even take up a position in the party," said Sirisena. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition leader files FR petition seeking power tariff reduction | 8-Jan-24 | Economy | This is even as an early downward revision is anticipated mid-January. | Sri Lanka opposition leader files FR petition seeking power tariff reduction This is even as an early downward revision is anticipated mid-January. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Softlogic-owned Odel seeks Rs3.3bn from right issue | 8-Jan-24 | Commodities | To enable the company to settle/reduce the existing borrowings | Sri Lanka's Softlogic-owned Odel seeks Rs3.3bn from right issue To enable the company to settle/reduce the existing borrowings | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.10/30 to the US dollar | 8-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.10/30 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.10/30 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.10/30 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka railway track upgrade with India credit line begins | 8-Jan-24 | Ground | India has provided over a billion US dollars to upgrade railways | Sri Lanka railway track upgrade with India credit line begins India has provided over a billion US dollars to upgrade railways | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka social instability, policy and currency volatility key problems for Japan investors | 8-Jan-24 | Economy | About a third of firms hit by a currency crisis last year were seeing an improvement in conditions | Sri Lanka social instability, policy and currency volatility key problems for Japan investors About a third of firms hit by a currency crisis last year were seeing an improvement in conditions | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka SEC approves rules to list infrastructure bonds on stock exchange | 7-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | The regulations will ensure that investors are kept informed on the performance and with sanctions for non-compliance | Sri Lanka SEC approves rules to list infrastructure bonds on stock exchange The regulations will ensure that investors are kept informed on the performance and with sanctions for non-compliance | POSITIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka's tourist hotspots to heat up with music, culinary and literary events | 7-Jan-24 | Business | The series of cultural events along the south coast aimed at drawing visitors for extended stays | Sri Lanka's tourist hotspots to heat up with music, culinary and literary events The series of cultural events along the south coast aimed at drawing visitors for extended stays | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka coconut auction prices down 8-pct in new year | 7-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Coconut shells were listed at 26,000 to 28,000 rupees a tonne | Sri Lanka coconut auction prices down 8-pct in new year Coconut shells were listed at 26,000 to 28,000 rupees a tonne | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank prints Rs10bn in 2026 money | 7-Jan-24 | Economy | Bond were dumped on the central bank at around 13.72 for new money | Sri Lanka central bank prints Rs10bn in 2026 money Bond were dumped on the central bank at around 13.72 for new money | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka official remittances up 57-pct to $5.97 bln in 2023; improved FX policy helps | 7-Jan-24 | Economy | The last year's annual remittances recorded their highest since 2019 | Sri Lanka official remittances up 57-pct to $5.97 bln in 2023; improved FX policy helps The last year's annual remittances recorded their highest since 2019 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Japanese firms hit most badly by fuel shortages, currency depreciation in crisis: survey | 6-Jan-24 | Economy | The impact of the economic crisis on Japanese companies in Sri Lanka was more serious than initially assumed | Sri Lanka's Japanese firms hit most badly by fuel shortages, currency depreciation in crisis: survey The impact of the economic crisis on Japanese companies in Sri Lanka was more serious than initially assumed | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s 2023 tourism revenue jumps to $2.1 bln from previous year’s $1.1 bln | 6-Jan-24 | Tourism | Sri Lanka's tourism is recovering from Easter attack, pandemic, and economic, political crisis | Sri Lanka’s 2023 tourism revenue jumps to $2.1 bln from previous year’s $1.1 bln Sri Lanka's tourism is recovering from Easter attack, pandemic, and economic, political crisis | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka foreign reserves up US$829 to US$4.4bn in Dec 23 | 6-Jan-24 | Economy | Dec reserves helped by debt flows. However the CB had also bought dollars by sterilizing inflows in recent months | Sri Lanka foreign reserves up US$829 to US$4.4bn in Dec 23 Dec reserves helped by debt flows. However the CB had also bought dollars by sterilizing inflows in recent months | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank sells Rs8bn Tier 2 debt | 6-Jan-24 | Economy | DFCC Bank offered 5-year debentures which will pay 15.25% a year and 7-year bonds which will pay 14.75% | Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank sells Rs8bn Tier 2 debt DFCC Bank offered 5-year debentures which will pay 15.25% a year and 7-year bonds which will pay 14.75% | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to build foreign research ship handling capacity amid 1-year ban – sources | 5-Jan-24 | International Relations | India has strongly raised security concerns over allowing Chinese research vessels in Indian Ocean waters | Sri Lanka to build foreign research ship handling capacity amid 1-year ban – sources India has strongly raised security concerns over allowing Chinese research vessels in Indian Ocean waters | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, Food, Beverage and Tobacco shares push turnover | 5-Jan-24 | Commodities | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Friday, CSE data showed. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, Food, Beverage and Tobacco shares push turnover The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Friday, CSE data showed. | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.45/65 to the US dollar | 5-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed stable at 322.45/65 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable... | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.45/65 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed stable at 322.45/65 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable... | POSITIVE | Other |
Lanka's Blue Whale: Eight Evolutionary Stages (Part II) | 5-Jan-24 | Wild Life | At some point, blues will inevitably fall extinct, as will we | Lanka's Blue Whale: Eight Evolutionary Stages (Part II) At some point, blues will inevitably fall extinct, as will we | NEGATIVE | Other |
Food expenses main reason for increase in household expenditure: Census Dept | 5-Jan-24 | Economy | 75 percent of households in the past year have limited spending or controlled expenses | Food expenses main reason for increase in household expenditure: Census Dept 75 percent of households in the past year have limited spending or controlled expenses | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
NPP govt won't honour Sri Lanka's ISB debt, warns Harsha de Silva | 5-Jan-24 | Uncategorized | "Goes to show these guys have absolutely no idea how to run a country." | NPP govt won't honour Sri Lanka's ISB debt, warns Harsha de Silva "Goes to show these guys have absolutely no idea how to run a country." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka president to invite Tamil diaspora for northern development | 5-Jan-24 | Economy | Wickremesinghe said the government's new welfare programme Asweauma can be fast-tracked in the north. | Sri Lanka president to invite Tamil diaspora for northern development Wickremesinghe said the government's new welfare programme Asweauma can be fast-tracked in the north. | POSITIVE | Other |
Use 13th Amendment for economic development: Sri Lanka President | 5-Jan-24 | Politics | By utilizing the powers within the 13th Amendment, each province can chart its course to development. | Use 13th Amendment for economic development: Sri Lanka President By utilizing the powers within the 13th Amendment, each province can chart its course to development. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new microfinance bill to be presented to parliament next week | 5-Jan-24 | Economy | "This will further repeal the microfinance act, No. 6 of 2016 to enhance greater protection," he added. | Sri Lanka's new microfinance bill to be presented to parliament next week "This will further repeal the microfinance act, No. 6 of 2016 to enhance greater protection," he added. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to draft legal framework, regulate beedi industry | 5-Jan-24 | Business | Necessity to revise the tax policy related to the importation of essential raw materials for the beedi industry | Sri Lanka to draft legal framework, regulate beedi industry Necessity to revise the tax policy related to the importation of essential raw materials for the beedi industry | NEGATIVE | Agricultural Raw Materials |
Sri Lanka's Asiri Hospitals to promote medical tourism with Port City venture | 5-Jan-24 | Business | Asiri Port City Hospital medical team will have both local and international medical experts | Sri Lanka's Asiri Hospitals to promote medical tourism with Port City venture Asiri Port City Hospital medical team will have both local and international medical experts | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka excise duties for cars, sin taxes for alcohol, baccy and sweet drinks from Jan | 5-Jan-24 | Economy | Vehicles on engine capacity, consumer durables on value and fuel, sugary drinks on volume | Sri Lanka excise duties for cars, sin taxes for alcohol, baccy and sweet drinks from Jan Vehicles on engine capacity, consumer durables on value and fuel, sugary drinks on volume | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.40/60 to the US dollar | 5-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.40/60 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.40/60 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.40/60 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka slashes Rs65 per kilo rice import tax for 19 days | 5-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka controls the import of rice to keep domestic prices artificially high | Sri Lanka slashes Rs65 per kilo rice import tax for 19 days Sri Lanka controls the import of rice to keep domestic prices artificially high | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.45/60 to the US dollar | 4-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.45/60 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.45/60 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.45/60 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, but more liquid index down | 4-Jan-24 | Commodities | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Thursday, CSE data showed. Turnover was at 627 million. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, but more liquid index down The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Thursday, CSE data showed. Turnover was at 627 million. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Tyre maker installs 2.4MW rooftop solar plant | 4-Jan-24 | Business | Will offset 21-pct of electricity consumption | Sri Lanka Tyre maker installs 2.4MW rooftop solar plant Will offset 21-pct of electricity consumption | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka FM calls Myanmar counterpart for help in repatriating Myawaddy detainees | 4-Jan-24 | People | 56 Sri Lankan nationals are being held in Myawaddy, Myanmar | Sri Lanka FM calls Myanmar counterpart for help in repatriating Myawaddy detainees 56 Sri Lankan nationals are being held in Myawaddy, Myanmar | NEGATIVE | Other |
Colombo Commercial Fertilizers, Ceylon Fertilizer Co to provide tea plantations at subsidized rate | 4-Jan-24 | Tea | Gov to provide fertilizer for tea plantations through state-owned Colombo Commercial Fertilizers and Ceylon Fertilizer | Colombo Commercial Fertilizers, Ceylon Fertilizer Co to provide tea plantations at subsidized rate Gov to provide fertilizer for tea plantations through state-owned Colombo Commercial Fertilizers and Ceylon Fertilizer | NEGATIVE | Other |
Dustbin, toothbrush and waste app win at Sri Lanka youth innovator awards | 4-Jan-24 | Climate Change | Competition showcased undergrad students' solutions to waste problems | Dustbin, toothbrush and waste app win at Sri Lanka youth innovator awards Competition showcased undergrad students' solutions to waste problems | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to send Navy ship to counter Houthi attacks in Red Sea | 4-Jan-24 | Security | Decision has been made to deploy ship from the Sri Lanka Navy to the Red Sea, contributing to the security of the region | Sri Lanka to send Navy ship to counter Houthi attacks in Red Sea Decision has been made to deploy ship from the Sri Lanka Navy to the Red Sea, contributing to the security of the region | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to study Infobip centralized SMS firewall proposal | 4-Jan-24 | Technology | Smishing is a form of cyberattacks that uses SMS to trick people into disclosing personal information. | Sri Lanka to study Infobip centralized SMS firewall proposal Smishing is a form of cyberattacks that uses SMS to trick people into disclosing personal information. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.50/323.00 to the US dollar | 4-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.50/323.00 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields stable. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 322.50/323.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 322.50/323.00 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields stable. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka farmers given air rifles to protect crops from animals | 4-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Ministry of Agriculture is issuing air rifles to farmers to protect crops from animals | Sri Lanka farmers given air rifles to protect crops from animals Ministry of Agriculture is issuing air rifles to farmers to protect crops from animals | NEGATIVE | Agricultural Raw Materials |
Sri Lanka external current account in surplus for five quarters | 4-Jan-24 | Economy | 3 Q external current account surplus US$639mn | Sri Lanka external current account in surplus for five quarters 3 Q external current account surplus US$639mn | NEGATIVE | Other |
Russia's Rossiya Airlines to start flights to Colombo | 3-Jan-24 | Aviation | CAASL issues FAOC for Russia's Rossiya Airlines to operate flights from Moscow to Colombo | Russia's Rossiya Airlines to start flights to Colombo CAASL issues FAOC for Russia's Rossiya Airlines to operate flights from Moscow to Colombo | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Most Sri Lankans cannot afford a house amid state-protected building material oligopolies: study | 3-Jan-24 | Economy | Protection has led to anti-competitive practices, involving high prices, shortages and lack of choice, researchers say | Most Sri Lankans cannot afford a house amid state-protected building material oligopolies: study Protection has led to anti-competitive practices, involving high prices, shortages and lack of choice, researchers say | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.60/90 to the US dollar | 3-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.60/90 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.60/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.60/90 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields steady at auction | 3-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Strong demand at current prices for 3 and 6 month bills | Sri Lanka Treasuries yields steady at auction Strong demand at current prices for 3 and 6 month bills | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, investors remain wary | 3-Jan-24 | Commodities | CSE closed up on Wednesday; the food, beverage and tobacco industry attracted the most investor interest | Sri Lanka stocks close up, investors remain wary CSE closed up on Wednesday; the food, beverage and tobacco industry attracted the most investor interest | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka Customs earns Rs970bn in 2023 despite import restrictions | 3-Jan-24 | General Economy | Customs revenue was impacted due to the import restrictions on vehicles | Sri Lanka Customs earns Rs970bn in 2023 despite import restrictions Customs revenue was impacted due to the import restrictions on vehicles | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Freedom Party crisis: Dayasiri wants back in to prevent crossovers | 3-Jan-24 | Politics | "He left the SLFP because he felt he had no future in it. It started with Shan Wijelal." | Sri Lanka Freedom Party crisis: Dayasiri wants back in to prevent crossovers "He left the SLFP because he felt he had no future in it. It started with Shan Wijelal." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ex-president cast Viyathmaga aside, claims Godahewa | 3-Jan-24 | Politics | "Unfortunately, after he came to power, he did not work with the professionals who brought him to power." | Sri Lanka ex-president cast Viyathmaga aside, claims Godahewa "Unfortunately, after he came to power, he did not work with the professionals who brought him to power." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to get support from UK's Blue Plant Fund | 3-Jan-24 | Economy | The governments of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are leading in terms of Ocean Health | Sri Lanka to get support from UK's Blue Plant Fund The governments of Great Britain and Northern Ireland are leading in terms of Ocean Health | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka former speaker calls for abolition of executive presidency | 3-Jan-24 | Politics | "As long as there is no trust between the Sinhalese and the Tamils, we cannot advance as a country." | Sri Lanka former speaker calls for abolition of executive presidency "As long as there is no trust between the Sinhalese and the Tamils, we cannot advance as a country." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's CEB to make tariff cut proposal next week | 3-Jan-24 | Energy | CEB will submit the electricity tariff reduction proposal to PUCSL next week, | Sri Lanka's CEB to make tariff cut proposal next week CEB will submit the electricity tariff reduction proposal to PUCSL next week, | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 321.70/322.00 to the US dollar | 3-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 321.70/322.00 to the US dollar on Wednesday | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 321.70/322.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 321.70/322.00 to the US dollar on Wednesday | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka approves TIQRI Software for Port City incentives | 3-Jan-24 | Business | TIQRI Software (Pte) Ltd to qualify for incentives as a ‘secondary business of strategic importance,’ | Sri Lanka approves TIQRI Software for Port City incentives TIQRI Software (Pte) Ltd to qualify for incentives as a ‘secondary business of strategic importance,’ | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka says 43 items including medicine, foods, education exempt from VAT | 3-Jan-24 | Economy | Many foods in Sri Lanka are under import taxes to give high profits to farmers and collectors | Sri Lanka says 43 items including medicine, foods, education exempt from VAT Many foods in Sri Lanka are under import taxes to give high profits to farmers and collectors | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka to establish high commission in New Zealand | 3-Jan-24 | International Relations | High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, will develop ties further | Sri Lanka to establish high commission in New Zealand High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand, will develop ties further | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka concludes free trade talks with Thailand | 3-Jan-24 | Economy | Trade liberalization period reduced to 16 from 18 in the last round of negotiations | Sri Lanka concludes free trade talks with Thailand Trade liberalization period reduced to 16 from 18 in the last round of negotiations | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka CB chief urges public to become informants to boost tax revenue | 2-Jan-24 | Economy | Sri Lanka is trying to boost revenues with higher income tax and VAT rates | Sri Lanka CB chief urges public to become informants to boost tax revenue Sri Lanka is trying to boost revenues with higher income tax and VAT rates | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka urges parents to vaccinate children for measles after spreading | 2-Jan-24 | Health | Though eradicated, measles has reemerged in Sri Lanka last year | Sri Lanka urges parents to vaccinate children for measles after spreading Though eradicated, measles has reemerged in Sri Lanka last year | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka watchful for Covid JN.1 variant, screening of Indians not necessary – Health Minister | 2-Jan-24 | Health | India leads tourists numbers in Sri Lanka's peak season | Sri Lanka watchful for Covid JN.1 variant, screening of Indians not necessary – Health Minister India leads tourists numbers in Sri Lanka's peak season | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 321.50/322.00 to the US dollar | 2-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 321.50/322.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday from 322.20/40 on Monday, dealers said | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 321.50/322.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 321.50/322.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday from 322.20/40 on Monday, dealers said | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, but turnover remains low | 2-Jan-24 | Commodities | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Tuesday, CSE data showed. Turnover remained low at 335 million. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, but turnover remains low The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Tuesday, CSE data showed. Turnover remained low at 335 million. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka allows e-documents in grama niladhari services | 2-Jan-24 | General Services | This allows the use of electronic documents and reports when obtaining government services | Sri Lanka allows e-documents in grama niladhari services This allows the use of electronic documents and reports when obtaining government services | POSITIVE | Other |
No restrictions in foreign employment for mothers: Sri Lanka labor ministry | 2-Jan-24 | Employment | Parental responsibility belongs to both the mother and father. | No restrictions in foreign employment for mothers: Sri Lanka labor ministry Parental responsibility belongs to both the mother and father. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to seek investors for BOT project in Trinco tank farm | 2-Jan-24 | Petroleum | Seeking investors on build-operate-transfer project to rehabilitate nine tanks in upper tank farm in Trinco | Sri Lanka to seek investors for BOT project in Trinco tank farm Seeking investors on build-operate-transfer project to rehabilitate nine tanks in upper tank farm in Trinco | NEGATIVE | Other |
Asiri Hospital in Sri Lanka's Port City named strategic investment | 2-Jan-24 | Economy | The 100 million US dollar project will get benefits under guidelines issued to for enterprise in Colombo Port City | Asiri Hospital in Sri Lanka's Port City named strategic investment The 100 million US dollar project will get benefits under guidelines issued to for enterprise in Colombo Port City | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka New Employment Bill will include transgender workers' rights: Minister | 2-Jan-24 | Employment | The new employment bill, expected to be ready by next month, will ensure that discrimination would not continue | Sri Lanka New Employment Bill will include transgender workers' rights: Minister The new employment bill, expected to be ready by next month, will ensure that discrimination would not continue | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee trades stronger at 320.80/321.10 to the US dollar | 2-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 320.80/321.10 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee trades stronger at 320.80/321.10 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 320.80/321.10 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka sees at least 2-pct economic growth in 2024 | 2-Jan-24 | Economy | Sri Lanka saw its worst economic collapse in 2022 after it declared bankruptcy and sovereign debt default | Sri Lanka sees at least 2-pct economic growth in 2024 Sri Lanka saw its worst economic collapse in 2022 after it declared bankruptcy and sovereign debt default | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's tax revenues for 2023 revised up to Rs2,752bn: Minister | 1-Jan-24 | Fiscal | Primary surplus Rs330bn by end November | Sri Lanka's tax revenues for 2023 revised up to Rs2,752bn: Minister Primary surplus Rs330bn by end November | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.20/40 to the US dollar | 1-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.20/40 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 322.20/40 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 322.20/40 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were broadly stable. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka coconut auction prices end 6-pct down in 2023 | 1-Jan-24 | Agriculture | Coconut auction prices ended down 6.6 percent at 75,879 rupees per thousand nuts at the last auction of the year | Sri Lanka coconut auction prices end 6-pct down in 2023 Coconut auction prices ended down 6.6 percent at 75,879 rupees per thousand nuts at the last auction of the year | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka lifts PAL tax on petrol, diesel, LP Gas, fertilizer as VAT widened | 1-Jan-24 | Economy | The PAL on the items is being lifted from January 01 | Sri Lanka lifts PAL tax on petrol, diesel, LP Gas, fertilizer as VAT widened The PAL on the items is being lifted from January 01 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gets 1.48 million tourists in 2023 led by India, Russia | 1-Jan-24 | Tourism | Sri Lanka has welcomed 210,552 tourists in December | Sri Lanka gets 1.48 million tourists in 2023 led by India, Russia Sri Lanka has welcomed 210,552 tourists in December | POSITIVE | Other |
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