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Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.10/90 to the US dollar | 1-Jan-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.10/90 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.10/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.10/90 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices after VAT | 1-Jan-24 | Energy | Kerosene was cut 11 rupees to 236 rupees a litre | Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices after VAT Kerosene was cut 11 rupees to 236 rupees a litre | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka import bill slightly down amid lower remittances in November | 1-Jan-24 | Economy | Earnings from exports, remittances and tourism was 1,741 million US dollars, 390 million US dollars above imports | Sri Lanka import bill slightly down amid lower remittances in November Earnings from exports, remittances and tourism was 1,741 million US dollars, 390 million US dollars above imports | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka central bank gets political nod to create up to 7-pct inflation | 31-Dec-23 | Economy | Sri Lanka inflation target is about 2.5 times the rate found in countries with monetary stability | Sri Lanka central bank gets political nod to create up to 7-pct inflation Sri Lanka inflation target is about 2.5 times the rate found in countries with monetary stability | NEGATIVE | Other |
SriLankan wet-leases two aircraft from Air Belgium | 31-Dec-23 | Aviation | A second aircraft from Air Belgium is to arrive in mid-January 2024. | SriLankan wet-leases two aircraft from Air Belgium A second aircraft from Air Belgium is to arrive in mid-January 2024. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka 2023 inflation at 4.0-pct in December | 31-Dec-23 | Economy | Since monetary stability was reached in September 2022, inflation for 15 months was 3.0-pct | Sri Lanka 2023 inflation at 4.0-pct in December Since monetary stability was reached in September 2022, inflation for 15 months was 3.0-pct | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ending 2023 with no arrears for first time in 25 years: PMD | 30-Dec-23 | Economy | Pension arrears from 2022 also cleared | Sri Lanka ending 2023 with no arrears for first time in 25 years: PMD Pension arrears from 2022 also cleared | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka import containers surge ahead of VAT hike: Minister | 30-Dec-23 | Economy | Containers being cleared each day has risen from around 700 to 1,000 | Sri Lanka import containers surge ahead of VAT hike: Minister Containers being cleared each day has risen from around 700 to 1,000 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gives extra month to buy vehicles, licenses, and property sans income tax file | 30-Dec-23 | Economy | There is an online process for everyone to open a tax file, he said | Sri Lanka gives extra month to buy vehicles, licenses, and property sans income tax file There is an online process for everyone to open a tax file, he said | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 323.90/324.00 to the US dollar | 29-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.90/324.00 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 323.90/324.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.90/324.00 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks close the year marginally higher | 29-Dec-23 | Markets | Turnover remained low at 642 million. | Sri Lankan stocks close the year marginally higher Turnover remained low at 642 million. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tourism lacks direct consumer marketing: Industry experts | 29-Dec-23 | Tourism | The world still thinks there's riots in the street, there's medical shortages. | Sri Lanka tourism lacks direct consumer marketing: Industry experts The world still thinks there's riots in the street, there's medical shortages. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Additional expenses from VAT not as significant as some suggest: Official | 29-Dec-23 | Economy | "Misconception that family monthly expenses will increase by an additional Rs 40,000 post VAT implementation on Jan 1" | Additional expenses from VAT not as significant as some suggest: Official "Misconception that family monthly expenses will increase by an additional Rs 40,000 post VAT implementation on Jan 1" | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka PAYE tax files rise to 204,000, individuals 500,000 | 29-Dec-23 | Fiscal | A total 500,196 persons were registered as individual tax-payers by end November 2023 | Sri Lanka PAYE tax files rise to 204,000, individuals 500,000 A total 500,196 persons were registered as individual tax-payers by end November 2023 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.80/324.10 to the US dollar | 29-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.80/324.10 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.80/324.10 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.80/324.10 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Indian journalists targeted with spyware | 29-Dec-23 | ICT | Implications of surveillance practices are pertinent, as Sri Lanka is in the process of implementing SL-UID program | Indian journalists targeted with spyware Implications of surveillance practices are pertinent, as Sri Lanka is in the process of implementing SL-UID program | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka expects Rs1,400bn from VAT in 2024 | 29-Dec-23 | Economy | VAT as a share of GDP expected to go to 4.0-pct in 2024 from 2.2-pct in 2023 | Sri Lanka expects Rs1,400bn from VAT in 2024 VAT as a share of GDP expected to go to 4.0-pct in 2024 from 2.2-pct in 2023 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to remove PAL on many items coming under higher VAT | 29-Dec-23 | Economy | Items under Special Commodity Levy also exempt | Sri Lanka to remove PAL on many items coming under higher VAT Items under Special Commodity Levy also exempt | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 323.90/324.00 to the US dollar | 28-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.90/334.00 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 323.90/324.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 323.90/334.00 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Bribery Commission gets new members | 28-Dec-23 | Business | New Members to the Anti-Corruption Commission | Sri Lanka's Bribery Commission gets new members New Members to the Anti-Corruption Commission | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka power minister, India HC discuss energy partnerships | 28-Dec-23 | Energy | Discussed energy sector partnerships between the two countries and the implementation plans of those projects | Sri Lanka power minister, India HC discuss energy partnerships Discussed energy sector partnerships between the two countries and the implementation plans of those projects | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, holiday slump persists | 28-Dec-23 | Markets | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Thursday, CSE data showed. Turnover was low at 471 million. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, holiday slump persists The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Thursday, CSE data showed. Turnover was low at 471 million. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka resettlement will be based on 1985 map: President | 28-Dec-23 | People | Despite the conclusion of the war, unresolved matters persist | Sri Lanka resettlement will be based on 1985 map: President Despite the conclusion of the war, unresolved matters persist | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s Bank of Ceylon announces debenture issue basis of allotment | 28-Dec-23 | Banking | Investors who have applied up to 20,000,000 Type A Debentures will be allotted 100% of debentures applied | Sri Lanka’s Bank of Ceylon announces debenture issue basis of allotment Investors who have applied up to 20,000,000 Type A Debentures will be allotted 100% of debentures applied | NEGATIVE | Other |
65-75 pct of tea industry cost is min wage based labour cost: Sri Lanka think tank | 28-Dec-23 | Tea | This contributes significantly to the cost of production of Sri Lanka’s tea industry. | 65-75 pct of tea industry cost is min wage based labour cost: Sri Lanka think tank This contributes significantly to the cost of production of Sri Lanka’s tea industry. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka aims for higher big onion yield next yala season | 28-Dec-23 | Agriculture | Vernalization process helps produce more flowers from bulbs, and eventually more onion seedlings | Sri Lanka aims for higher big onion yield next yala season Vernalization process helps produce more flowers from bulbs, and eventually more onion seedlings | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port says cruise calls rising | 28-Dec-23 | Shipping | Over the year, 22 cruise ships had called at the port with 7,500 passengers. | Sri Lanka's Hambantota Port says cruise calls rising Over the year, 22 cruise ships had called at the port with 7,500 passengers. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.60/90 to the US dollar | 28-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.60/90 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.60/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.60/90 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Western province GDP share expands in worst currency crisis | 28-Dec-23 | Economy | The steepest falls in shares were seen in the East and the North | Sri Lanka's Western province GDP share expands in worst currency crisis The steepest falls in shares were seen in the East and the North | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka shaman arrested over breaching god's trust | 27-Dec-23 | Legal | There are 10 kapuwas and each has about 20 to 30 helpers to be maintained with the offerings they receive from devotees | Sri Lanka shaman arrested over breaching god's trust There are 10 kapuwas and each has about 20 to 30 helpers to be maintained with the offerings they receive from devotees | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka sells mostly 6-month bills at auction | 27-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | 3, 6 - month yields down | Sri Lanka sells mostly 6-month bills at auction 3, 6 - month yields down | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 324.00/25 to the US dollar | 27-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 324.00/25 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 324.00/25 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 324.00/25 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, mixed sentiments | 27-Dec-23 | Markets | Turnover was at 1 billion | Sri Lanka stocks close down, mixed sentiments Turnover was at 1 billion | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka should consider India’s concerns too: Former Indian External Affairs min | 27-Dec-23 | International Relations | "Just as you expected us to show concern for your concerns, we expect you to show concern for our concerns." | Sri Lanka should consider India’s concerns too: Former Indian External Affairs min "Just as you expected us to show concern for your concerns, we expect you to show concern for our concerns." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to strengthen local gov act to curb unauthorized construction | 27-Dec-23 | Government services | This will remove existing barriers to taking immediate action to prevent unauthorized constructions | Sri Lanka to strengthen local gov act to curb unauthorized construction This will remove existing barriers to taking immediate action to prevent unauthorized constructions | POSITIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon debenture issue oversubscribed | 27-Dec-23 | Banking | Issue of 50,000,000 Basel III complaint Tier 2 listed rated unsecured subordinated redeemable debentures oversubscribed | Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon debenture issue oversubscribed Issue of 50,000,000 Basel III complaint Tier 2 listed rated unsecured subordinated redeemable debentures oversubscribed | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s CIC Holdings Plc rated ‘AAA(lka)’ with a stable outlook: Fitch | 27-Dec-23 | Business | Fitch Ratings said it has assigned a First-Time Rating of 'AA+(lka)' Outlook Stablc to CIC Holdings Plc. | Sri Lanka’s CIC Holdings Plc rated ‘AAA(lka)’ with a stable outlook: Fitch Fitch Ratings said it has assigned a First-Time Rating of 'AA+(lka)' Outlook Stablc to CIC Holdings Plc. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s Janashakthi Insurance buys 25-pct of First Capital | 27-Dec-23 | Markets | Janashakthi Insurance PLC has purchased 101,201,799 ordinary shares at a price of LKR 37.10 per share | Sri Lanka’s Janashakthi Insurance buys 25-pct of First Capital Janashakthi Insurance PLC has purchased 101,201,799 ordinary shares at a price of LKR 37.10 per share | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.00/85 to the US dollar | 27-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.00/85 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 323.00/85 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 323.00/85 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Police Minister rejects ICIJ shell company allegations | 27-Dec-23 | Corruption | An ICIJ analysis has alleged Alles of using shell companies to buy properties in the U.K. | Sri Lanka Police Minister rejects ICIJ shell company allegations An ICIJ analysis has alleged Alles of using shell companies to buy properties in the U.K. | NEGATIVE | Other |
A collective effort needed to ensure energy security in South Asia | 27-Dec-23 | Energy | The global energy crisis is pushing governments to seek alternate power generation sources. | A collective effort needed to ensure energy security in South Asia The global energy crisis is pushing governments to seek alternate power generation sources. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka domestic containers up in October as economy recovers | 27-Dec-23 | Logistics | Transshipment volumes down in October | Sri Lanka domestic containers up in October as economy recovers Transshipment volumes down in October | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka renewable energy costs are higher than India amid risks: Minister | 26-Dec-23 | Energy | When investors are looking at the country they also account for the risk in the country | Sri Lanka renewable energy costs are higher than India amid risks: Minister When investors are looking at the country they also account for the risk in the country | NEGATIVE | Other |
Jesus rejected in Bethlehem Pope says on Christmas as Israel kills children Gaza | 25-Dec-23 | Political News | Prince of Peace is once more rejected .. by the clash of arms that ...prevents him from finding room in the world | Jesus rejected in Bethlehem Pope says on Christmas as Israel kills children Gaza Prince of Peace is once more rejected .. by the clash of arms that ...prevents him from finding room in the world | NEGATIVE | Other |
SriLankan Airlines flights disrupted as aircraft grounded | 25-Dec-23 | Aviation | Several A330s grounded, but will be back in service next week | SriLankan Airlines flights disrupted as aircraft grounded Several A330s grounded, but will be back in service next week | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka logistics centre with China gets 15-year tax holiday | 24-Dec-23 | Economy | Thirty expatriates will be completely freed from income tax | Sri Lanka logistics centre with China gets 15-year tax holiday Thirty expatriates will be completely freed from income tax | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka minor (yala) season paddy crop up 25-pct in 2023 | 24-Dec-23 | Agriculture | Crop higher despite the similar area being sown amid better fertilizer availability | Sri Lanka minor (yala) season paddy crop up 25-pct in 2023 Crop higher despite the similar area being sown amid better fertilizer availability | NEGATIVE | Other |
No power cuts this weekend: Sri Lanka power minister | 23-Dec-23 | Energy | Unnecessary planned power interruptions for maintenance on weekends cost CEB large amounts of money for overtime payment | No power cuts this weekend: Sri Lanka power minister Unnecessary planned power interruptions for maintenance on weekends cost CEB large amounts of money for overtime payment | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tea exports up 11-pct in Nov 2023 amid production dip | 23-Dec-23 | Business | Export earnings total $1.19bn up to November | Sri Lanka tea exports up 11-pct in Nov 2023 amid production dip Export earnings total $1.19bn up to November | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 325.25/45 to the US dollar | 22-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 325.25/45 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 325.25/45 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 325.25/45 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, First Capital pushes turnover | 22-Dec-23 | Markets | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Friday, CSE data showed. | Sri Lanka stocks close down, First Capital pushes turnover The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Friday, CSE data showed. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Santosh Jha new Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka | 22-Dec-23 | International Relations | New High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha presents credentials | Santosh Jha new Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka New High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha presents credentials | POSITIVE | Other |
No bonuses for employees of gov bodies unless they earned profit: Minister | 22-Dec-23 | Government services | Staff bonus for commercial corporations, statutory boards and government owned companies for 2023 only if profitable | No bonuses for employees of gov bodies unless they earned profit: Minister Staff bonus for commercial corporations, statutory boards and government owned companies for 2023 only if profitable | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka banks say parate execution needed to protect depositors | 22-Dec-23 | Banking | Says banks will end up restricting credit | Sri Lanka banks say parate execution needed to protect depositors Says banks will end up restricting credit | NEGATIVE | Other |
Bangladesh donates stock of 24 medicines worth USD1mn to Sri Lanka | 22-Dec-23 | Health | Stock of 24 essential drugs sufficient for 3 months of Sri Lanka’s requirements | Bangladesh donates stock of 24 medicines worth USD1mn to Sri Lanka Stock of 24 essential drugs sufficient for 3 months of Sri Lanka’s requirements | NEGATIVE | Other |
SriLankan boosts fleet with A320: Correction | 22-Dec-23 | Aviation | SriLankan Airlines leased an Airbus A320 aircraft to add to its fleet, this week. | SriLankan boosts fleet with A320: Correction SriLankan Airlines leased an Airbus A320 aircraft to add to its fleet, this week. | POSITIVE | Transportation |
President, Tamil MPs discuss Sri Lankan refugees in India | 22-Dec-23 | People | Sri Lankans in Indian refugee camps was discussed during a meeting between president and leaders of the North and East | President, Tamil MPs discuss Sri Lankan refugees in India Sri Lankans in Indian refugee camps was discussed during a meeting between president and leaders of the North and East | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka districts allocated 11,250 million to develop rural economy | 22-Dec-23 | Economy | The decentralized budget for the districts aims to inject financial resources into the villages | Sri Lanka districts allocated 11,250 million to develop rural economy The decentralized budget for the districts aims to inject financial resources into the villages | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Social Security Contribution Levy threshold to be halved | 22-Dec-23 | Fiscal | To reduce the revenue subject to tax from rupees 120 million to rupees 60 million | Sri Lanka Social Security Contribution Levy threshold to be halved To reduce the revenue subject to tax from rupees 120 million to rupees 60 million | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 325.00/80 to the US dollar | 22-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 325.00/80 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 325.00/80 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 325.00/80 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gets most remittances from currency board like regimes in 3Q | 22-Dec-23 | Economy | Among to 10 sources, money printing was constrained by a peg in 5 countries and a 2.0-pct inflation target in the rest | Sri Lanka gets most remittances from currency board like regimes in 3Q Among to 10 sources, money printing was constrained by a peg in 5 countries and a 2.0-pct inflation target in the rest | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.25/40 to the US dollar | 21-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.25/40 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.25/40 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.25/40 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover at 1bn | 21-Dec-23 | Markets | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Thursday, CSE data showed. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover at 1bn The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Thursday, CSE data showed. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s Tea production down by 3.2 percent in November | 21-Dec-23 | Tea | Output for the 11 months was up from last year, industry data showed. | Sri Lanka’s Tea production down by 3.2 percent in November Output for the 11 months was up from last year, industry data showed. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s public security minister: Can’t release full Easter Sunday PCoI report | 21-Dec-23 | Easter Sunday attacks | President Gotabaya Rajapaksa won 2019 election on the promise of strengthening national security after Easter attack | Sri Lanka’s public security minister: Can’t release full Easter Sunday PCoI report President Gotabaya Rajapaksa won 2019 election on the promise of strengthening national security after Easter attack | POSITIVE | Other |
After SC judgement, Sri Lanka bar urges not to appoint those who violate law as IGP | 21-Dec-23 | Courts | BASL urged that no person who has violated fundamental rights or has criminal cases should be appointed as police chief | After SC judgement, Sri Lanka bar urges not to appoint those who violate law as IGP BASL urged that no person who has violated fundamental rights or has criminal cases should be appointed as police chief | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to import 15,000mt of maize for poultry feed | 21-Dec-23 | Agriculture | Insufficient stocks in open market led to animal feed scarcity, pushed meat and egg prices up, and halted Thriposha | Sri Lanka to import 15,000mt of maize for poultry feed Insufficient stocks in open market led to animal feed scarcity, pushed meat and egg prices up, and halted Thriposha | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka to revise National Savings Bank Act to make bank more competitive | 21-Dec-23 | Banking | Sections of Act should be revised to extend monitoring, identifying new business opportunities, developing enterprise | Sri Lanka to revise National Savings Bank Act to make bank more competitive Sections of Act should be revised to extend monitoring, identifying new business opportunities, developing enterprise | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.00/25 to the US dollar | 21-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.00/25 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.00/25 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.00/25 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka foreign reserves to top US$4.0bn by end 2023 | 21-Dec-23 | Economy | . | Sri Lanka foreign reserves to top US$4.0bn by end 2023 . | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to get 16,000 tourists from Estonia, Baltic States: Udayanga Weeratunga | 21-Dec-23 | Business | Visitors from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova and Poland, will arrive in the country with tours arranged by JoinUp | Sri Lanka to get 16,000 tourists from Estonia, Baltic States: Udayanga Weeratunga Visitors from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova and Poland, will arrive in the country with tours arranged by JoinUp | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka low tax regime is feasible: Ex-President Rajapaksa | 21-Dec-23 | Economy | That a lower tax regime was feasible was shown in the years up to 2014, by bringing the debt to GDP ratio down, he said | Sri Lanka low tax regime is feasible: Ex-President Rajapaksa That a lower tax regime was feasible was shown in the years up to 2014, by bringing the debt to GDP ratio down, he said | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka prints 2026 money at 13.7-pct | 20-Dec-23 | Economy | 877-day and 955-day money through an outright auction | Sri Lanka prints 2026 money at 13.7-pct 877-day and 955-day money through an outright auction | NEGATIVE | Other |
Stronger demand for Sri Lanka 6-month bills at auction | 20-Dec-23 | Economy | Political uncertainty weakens demand for longer end at current prices | Stronger demand for Sri Lanka 6-month bills at auction Political uncertainty weakens demand for longer end at current prices | NEGATIVE | Other |
India’s Adani wind power project sees delay in Sri Lanka – sources | 20-Dec-23 | Energy | The project was originally expected to be completed by end 2024 | India’s Adani wind power project sees delay in Sri Lanka – sources The project was originally expected to be completed by end 2024 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.75/85 to the US dollar | 20-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.75/85 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.75/85 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.75/85 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover tops 5mn | 20-Dec-23 | Commodities | Turnover was high at 5 billion, pushed by a transaction in Agstar Plc | Sri Lanka stocks close down, turnover tops 5mn Turnover was high at 5 billion, pushed by a transaction in Agstar Plc | NEGATIVE | Other |
World bank releases US$250mn budget support to Sri Lanka | 20-Dec-23 | Economy | Released after banking sector reforms | World bank releases US$250mn budget support to Sri Lanka Released after banking sector reforms | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gov invites public input for OGP National Action Plan 2023-25 | 20-Dec-23 | Government services | Public comments invited for formulation of Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2023-2025, | Sri Lanka gov invites public input for OGP National Action Plan 2023-25 Public comments invited for formulation of Open Government Partnership National Action Plan 2023-2025, | POSITIVE | Other |
Australian govt. to give AUD42.1mn for good governance, MDF programs | 20-Dec-23 | Business | The Australian government has agreed to provide an additional grant of 42.1 million Australian dollars | Australian govt. to give AUD42.1mn for good governance, MDF programs The Australian government has agreed to provide an additional grant of 42.1 million Australian dollars | POSITIVE | Other |
British Council to train English teachers in Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa | 20-Dec-23 | Education | Formal training will be given to selected 700 teachers at a cost of 51 million rupees | British Council to train English teachers in Sri Lanka's Sabaragamuwa Formal training will be given to selected 700 teachers at a cost of 51 million rupees | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to roll out disaster warning system through telephones | 20-Dec-23 | ICT | Involving the DMC, TRC and service providers including SLT Mobitel, Hutch, Dialog and Airtel. | Sri Lanka to roll out disaster warning system through telephones Involving the DMC, TRC and service providers including SLT Mobitel, Hutch, Dialog and Airtel. | NEGATIVE | Other |
No bonuses, incentives or salary increments for CEB: Sri Lanka minister | 20-Dec-23 | Energy | Invites public, stakeholders, unions to submit feedback on the proposed electricity bill by January 3, 2024 | No bonuses, incentives or salary increments for CEB: Sri Lanka minister Invites public, stakeholders, unions to submit feedback on the proposed electricity bill by January 3, 2024 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar | 20-Dec-23 | Markets | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to introduce hotline for reporting harassment | 20-Dec-23 | Crime | A three-digit hotline like 119 to report harassment faced by women and children | Sri Lanka to introduce hotline for reporting harassment A three-digit hotline like 119 to report harassment faced by women and children | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to get Estonia charter flight on Dec 20 | 20-Dec-23 | Business | From December 01 to 17 Sri Lanka had welcomed 100,750 tourists with around 6,500 arriving daily, over the last week | Sri Lanka to get Estonia charter flight on Dec 20 From December 01 to 17 Sri Lanka had welcomed 100,750 tourists with around 6,500 arriving daily, over the last week | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka BESS solar plant with Australia backing may cost Rs48-49 a unit | 20-Dec-23 | Energy | Batteries from Sungrow | Sri Lanka BESS solar plant with Australia backing may cost Rs48-49 a unit Batteries from Sungrow | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans to export furnace oil after heavy rains | 19-Dec-23 | Energy | Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will call tenders to sell furnace oil and naptha produced at its refinery | Sri Lanka plans to export furnace oil after heavy rains Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will call tenders to sell furnace oil and naptha produced at its refinery | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar | 19-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to recruit experts to assess Indian Adani’s renewable energy bid: Minister | 19-Dec-23 | Energy | Wijesekera denies of any delay in Adani wind power project | Sri Lanka to recruit experts to assess Indian Adani’s renewable energy bid: Minister Wijesekera denies of any delay in Adani wind power project | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to allow spice imports for value added products | 19-Dec-23 | Agriculture | Products made with extracts allow high revenues to be earned than exports in raw form | Sri Lanka to allow spice imports for value added products Products made with extracts allow high revenues to be earned than exports in raw form | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, low turnover | 19-Dec-23 | Commodities | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Tuesday, CSE data showed. | Sri Lanka stocks close down, low turnover The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Tuesday, CSE data showed. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to continue importing eggs from India | 19-Dec-23 | Agriculture | 155 million eggs imported from Indian farms, another 18 million within this month. | Sri Lanka to continue importing eggs from India 155 million eggs imported from Indian farms, another 18 million within this month. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation life and general business split | 19-Dec-23 | Insurance | Two subsidiaries, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited | Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation life and general business split Two subsidiaries, Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited and Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to import 50,000 metric tonnes of GR 11 rice | 19-Dec-23 | Economy | To keep down price of Keeri Samba | Sri Lanka to import 50,000 metric tonnes of GR 11 rice To keep down price of Keeri Samba | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stock exchange revised governance rules applicable from Oct | 19-Dec-23 | Commodities | Corporate governance rules revised to drive capital market forward. | Sri Lanka stock exchange revised governance rules applicable from Oct Corporate governance rules revised to drive capital market forward. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.85/95 to the US dollar | 19-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.85/95 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.85/95 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.85/95 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Why the IMF is hated now and is backing bad money in Sri Lanka and Latin America | 19-Dec-23 | Bellwether | Before the Second Amendment IMF could | Why the IMF is hated now and is backing bad money in Sri Lanka and Latin America Before the Second Amendment IMF could | NEGATIVE | Other |
After disqualifying Indian bidders, Sri Lanka hopes to select Digital ID printer by 2024 Q1 | 19-Dec-23 | Defence | The Digital ID card project has been dragged despite India has already given 450 mln INR grant | After disqualifying Indian bidders, Sri Lanka hopes to select Digital ID printer by 2024 Q1 The Digital ID card project has been dragged despite India has already given 450 mln INR grant | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.80/327.00 to the US dollar | 18-Dec-23 | Markets | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.80/327.00 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.80/327.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.80/327.00 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
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