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Sri Lanka illicit cigarettes take 29-pct market share: Survey | 18-Dec-23 | Economy | Annualized sales based on third quarter survey data was estimated at 900 million sticks | Sri Lanka illicit cigarettes take 29-pct market share: Survey Annualized sales based on third quarter survey data was estimated at 900 million sticks | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka new employment laws will hold employers accountable: Minister | 18-Dec-23 | Employment | Updating employment laws to hold all employers accountable for working conditions and facilities they provide workers | Sri Lanka new employment laws will hold employers accountable: Minister Updating employment laws to hold all employers accountable for working conditions and facilities they provide workers | POSITIVE | Other |
“Ethical Consumerism” Requires Better Business Standards | 18-Dec-23 | Economy | SMEs, she says operate under already trying conditions and this added layer of compliance may not be welcome | “Ethical Consumerism” Requires Better Business Standards SMEs, she says operate under already trying conditions and this added layer of compliance may not be welcome | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.85/327.00 to the US dollar | 18-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.85/327.00 to the US dollar on Monday, from 326.90/327.10 on Friday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.85/327.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.85/327.00 to the US dollar on Monday, from 326.90/327.10 on Friday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka private credit positive in Oct, Sept CB credit revised down | 18-Dec-23 | Banking | In September the central bank was hit by large losses | Sri Lanka private credit positive in Oct, Sept CB credit revised down In September the central bank was hit by large losses | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka CB to inject 2026 money in outright auction | 18-Dec-23 | Economy | Open market operations | Sri Lanka CB to inject 2026 money in outright auction Open market operations | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to start mobile tax file registration amid tough IMF revenue target | 18-Dec-23 | Economy | Debt defaulted Sri Lanka plans to boost tax revenue by 47% in 2024. | Sri Lanka to start mobile tax file registration amid tough IMF revenue target Debt defaulted Sri Lanka plans to boost tax revenue by 47% in 2024. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka manufacturing, services grow strongly in Nov: PMI | 17-Dec-23 | Economy | . | Sri Lanka manufacturing, services grow strongly in Nov: PMI . | POSITIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa recalls war triumph in party revival attempt | 16-Dec-23 | Political News | Most SLPP ministers, its elected leader were ousted by mass protests after economic crisis | Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksa recalls war triumph in party revival attempt Most SLPP ministers, its elected leader were ousted by mass protests after economic crisis | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka GDP expands 1.6-pct in third quarter | 15-Dec-23 | Economy | Agriculture expanded 3-pct in the quarter, industries 0.3-pct and services 1.3-pct | Sri Lanka GDP expands 1.6-pct in third quarter Agriculture expanded 3-pct in the quarter, industries 0.3-pct and services 1.3-pct | POSITIVE | Agricultural Raw Materials |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar | 15-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, lack of interest persists | 15-Dec-23 | Commodities | Turnover was low at 508 million. Most of this came from the food, beverage and tobacco sector (131 million). | Sri Lanka stocks close down, lack of interest persists Turnover was low at 508 million. Most of this came from the food, beverage and tobacco sector (131 million). | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon to raise 5bn through debenture issue | 15-Dec-23 | Banking | Bank of Ceylon plans to issue BASEL III compliant debentures with non-viability write down features, to raise 5bn rupees | Sri Lanka's Bank of Ceylon to raise 5bn through debenture issue Bank of Ceylon plans to issue BASEL III compliant debentures with non-viability write down features, to raise 5bn rupees | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to revise fisheries act, calls for investments | 15-Dec-23 | Fisheries | Plans to revise the fisheries act after consultation with stakeholders and field experts. | Sri Lanka to revise fisheries act, calls for investments Plans to revise the fisheries act after consultation with stakeholders and field experts. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Realtors shy away from affordable housing: Industry analysts | 15-Dec-23 | Construction and Real Estate | Most realtors interested in building houses for the middle income and higher income group because profit margin is high | Realtors shy away from affordable housing: Industry analysts Most realtors interested in building houses for the middle income and higher income group because profit margin is high | NEGATIVE | Other |
British Princess to visit Sri Lanka to mark 75 years of diplomacy | 15-Dec-23 | International Relations | Will participate in events to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK | British Princess to visit Sri Lanka to mark 75 years of diplomacy Will participate in events to mark 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and the UK | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to restart 200 stalled creditor funded development projects | 15-Dec-23 | Debt Restructuring | Sri Lanka is to start more than 200 projects funded by creditors that had been halted when it declared bankruptcy | Sri Lanka to restart 200 stalled creditor funded development projects Sri Lanka is to start more than 200 projects funded by creditors that had been halted when it declared bankruptcy | NEGATIVE | Other |
Global demand for Sri Lanka's king coconut, government plans branding | 15-Dec-23 | Agriculture | Steps to cultivate it as an export crop and create branding | Global demand for Sri Lanka's king coconut, government plans branding Steps to cultivate it as an export crop and create branding | POSITIVE | Other |
Macubator to support Sri Lanka and regional start-ups | 15-Dec-23 | General Industry | A start-up accelerator backed by MAC Holdings hopes to support aspiring entrepreneurs, uni students commercialize ideas | Macubator to support Sri Lanka and regional start-ups A start-up accelerator backed by MAC Holdings hopes to support aspiring entrepreneurs, uni students commercialize ideas | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.70/90 to the US dollar | 15-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.70/90 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.70/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.70/90 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to publish rules to appoint anti-corruption commissioners: IMF report | 15-Dec-23 | Economy | The rules are to be gazette by end-December 2023 as a new structural benchmark | Sri Lanka to publish rules to appoint anti-corruption commissioners: IMF report The rules are to be gazette by end-December 2023 as a new structural benchmark | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.65/90 to the US dollar | 14-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.65/90 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.65/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.65/90 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka hopes to declare out of bankruptcy by Q1 2024: Minister | 14-Dec-23 | Debt Restructuring | Sri Lanka has already completed domestic, bilateral debt restructuring | Sri Lanka hopes to declare out of bankruptcy by Q1 2024: Minister Sri Lanka has already completed domestic, bilateral debt restructuring | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, low investor interest | 14-Dec-23 | Markets | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Thursday, CSE data showed. | Sri Lanka stocks close down, low investor interest The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Thursday, CSE data showed. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Government needs to spend more on health, education, infrastructure: CoPF chair | 14-Dec-23 | Fiscal | “We are probably one of the lowest expenditure per person on social infrastructure in the entire world.” | Government needs to spend more on health, education, infrastructure: CoPF chair “We are probably one of the lowest expenditure per person on social infrastructure in the entire world.” | NEGATIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka to promote aviation sector jobs among school students | 14-Dec-23 | Aviation | Civil Aviation Authority, SLBC and SriLankan Airlines to promote aviation sector jobs among school children | Sri Lanka to promote aviation sector jobs among school students Civil Aviation Authority, SLBC and SriLankan Airlines to promote aviation sector jobs among school children | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka acting police chief, three others faulted by Supreme Court over torture | 14-Dec-23 | Legal | Conduct on display, judged even by the lowest of standards, amounts to a magnificent failure of .. rule of law | Sri Lanka acting police chief, three others faulted by Supreme Court over torture Conduct on display, judged even by the lowest of standards, amounts to a magnificent failure of .. rule of law | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gets climate resilient ‘unsinkable’ boats from FAO | 14-Dec-23 | Fisheries | The boats were made possible through the funding of the Norwegian Government-financed FAO Trust Fund project | Sri Lanka gets climate resilient ‘unsinkable’ boats from FAO The boats were made possible through the funding of the Norwegian Government-financed FAO Trust Fund project | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s next step is to get bilateral creditors to restart loan programs: President | 14-Dec-23 | Debt Restructuring | Foreign investors can now invest in Sri Lankan projects without doubt and fear: President | Sri Lanka’s next step is to get bilateral creditors to restart loan programs: President Foreign investors can now invest in Sri Lankan projects without doubt and fear: President | NEGATIVE | Other |
Mismatch between Sri Lanka's migrant workers and global demand: World Bank report | 14-Dec-23 | Employment | To become globally competitive, Sri Lanka's workforce must gain technical competencies and higher-order cognitive skills | Mismatch between Sri Lanka's migrant workers and global demand: World Bank report To become globally competitive, Sri Lanka's workforce must gain technical competencies and higher-order cognitive skills | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.50/90 to the US dollar | 14-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.50/90 to the US dollar on Thursday | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.50/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.50/90 to the US dollar on Thursday | NEGATIVE | Other |
IMF urges recapitalization after Sri Lanka DDR busts central bank finances | 14-Dec-23 | Economy | The government needs to advance without delay the modalities of the CBSL recapitalization | IMF urges recapitalization after Sri Lanka DDR busts central bank finances The government needs to advance without delay the modalities of the CBSL recapitalization | NEGATIVE | Other |
People's Insurance says tops listed general insurers in pre-tax profits | 14-Dec-23 | Finance | The firm also had the best combined ratio, the statement said. | People's Insurance says tops listed general insurers in pre-tax profits The firm also had the best combined ratio, the statement said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka parliament passes 2024 budget aiming to implement IMF reform agenda | 13-Dec-23 | Economy | Government aims higher revenue to reach IMG targets with tax hikes | Sri Lanka parliament passes 2024 budget aiming to implement IMF reform agenda Government aims higher revenue to reach IMG targets with tax hikes | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.70/80 to the US dollar | 13-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.70/80 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.70/80 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.70/80 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close down, interest in food, beverage and tobacco sector | 13-Dec-23 | Markets | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Wednesday, CSE data showed. | Sri Lanka stocks close down, interest in food, beverage and tobacco sector The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down on Wednesday, CSE data showed. | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka considers house arrest due to prison overcrowding | 13-Dec-23 | Legal | Considering introduction of legal provisions to retain suspects, accused under house arrest instead of remanding | Sri Lanka considers house arrest due to prison overcrowding Considering introduction of legal provisions to retain suspects, accused under house arrest instead of remanding | NEGATIVE | Other |
Fuel supplying contracts in 10 airports for SriLankan aircraft | 13-Dec-23 | Aviation | Bids were furnished by 12 aviation fuel supplying companies | Fuel supplying contracts in 10 airports for SriLankan aircraft Bids were furnished by 12 aviation fuel supplying companies | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka can be developed nation if it continues on its recovery path: prez | 13-Dec-23 | Politics | "The IMF has accepted that we have taken the decisive steps needed to come out of bankruptcy,” said Wickermesinghe. | Sri Lanka can be developed nation if it continues on its recovery path: prez "The IMF has accepted that we have taken the decisive steps needed to come out of bankruptcy,” said Wickermesinghe. | POSITIVE | Other |
2.1bn won from Korea tourism for community-based projects in Sri Lanka provinces | 13-Dec-23 | Tourism | Community-based tourism development project will focus on Central, Northern and Eastern provinces with 2.172bn won grant | 2.1bn won from Korea tourism for community-based projects in Sri Lanka provinces Community-based tourism development project will focus on Central, Northern and Eastern provinces with 2.172bn won grant | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka consumer confidence continues to decline in November: survey | 13-Dec-23 | Economy | "Consumer sentiment remains deeply pessimistic about current conditions and future prospects." | Sri Lanka consumer confidence continues to decline in November: survey "Consumer sentiment remains deeply pessimistic about current conditions and future prospects." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Two acres of plantation land for Sri Lanka's Rangala police station | 13-Dec-23 | Law and Order | Police to acquire two acre land from Udupussellawa Plantation Company's Duckwari Estate to build station | Two acres of plantation land for Sri Lanka's Rangala police station Police to acquire two acre land from Udupussellawa Plantation Company's Duckwari Estate to build station | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka may see early power tariff reduction mid-Jan after unusual rains | 13-Dec-23 | Energy | “As we pass on losses to consumers we must also pass benefits on to them,” he said. | Sri Lanka may see early power tariff reduction mid-Jan after unusual rains “As we pass on losses to consumers we must also pass benefits on to them,” he said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
China Civil Engineering Construction to build Sri Lanka Railways factory in Ratmalana | 13-Dec-23 | Transport | The project is a part of the Railway Efficiency Improvement Project implemented with Asian Development Bank funds. | China Civil Engineering Construction to build Sri Lanka Railways factory in Ratmalana The project is a part of the Railway Efficiency Improvement Project implemented with Asian Development Bank funds. | POSITIVE | Capital Goods |
Sri Lanka's free ambulance service to offer pre-hospital care with Microsoft, Wavenet support | 13-Dec-23 | Health | Suwa Seriya ambulance service to offer more advanced pre-hospital care from Tuesday, Universal Health Coverage Day | Sri Lanka's free ambulance service to offer pre-hospital care with Microsoft, Wavenet support Suwa Seriya ambulance service to offer more advanced pre-hospital care from Tuesday, Universal Health Coverage Day | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka last rate cut raised inflation risks, limited room for loosening: IMF | 13-Dec-23 | Economy | Excessive loosening may make it difficult to control inflation later | Sri Lanka last rate cut raised inflation risks, limited room for loosening: IMF Excessive loosening may make it difficult to control inflation later | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank debenture issue oversubscribed | 13-Dec-23 | Markets | The goal was to raise 6 billion rupees | Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank debenture issue oversubscribed The goal was to raise 6 billion rupees | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar | 13-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields steady. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.90/327.10 to the US dollar on Wednesday, dealers said. Bond yields steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka CB committed to ending interest controls ASAP: IMF report | 13-Dec-23 | Banking | The CBSL is committed to eliminating the interest rate caps as soon as possible | Sri Lanka CB committed to ending interest controls ASAP: IMF report The CBSL is committed to eliminating the interest rate caps as soon as possible | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka expected to reach deal with bondholders by second review: IMF report | 13-Dec-23 | Economy | Negotiations with the China Development Bank was also at an advanced stage | Sri Lanka expected to reach deal with bondholders by second review: IMF report Negotiations with the China Development Bank was also at an advanced stage | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka risks have increased, social unrest could re-emerge: IMF report | 13-Dec-23 | Economy | Social unrest could re-emerge, fueled by falling real incomes, tax rate hikes and energy price increases | Sri Lanka risks have increased, social unrest could re-emerge: IMF report Social unrest could re-emerge, fueled by falling real incomes, tax rate hikes and energy price increases | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ACU debt to Reserve Bank India converted to US$2.2bn swap | 13-Dec-23 | Economy | Total swaps US$2.6bn | Sri Lanka ACU debt to Reserve Bank India converted to US$2.2bn swap Total swaps US$2.6bn | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gets US$337mn after IMF review | 13-Dec-23 | Economy | A swift completion and signature of the Memoranda of Understanding with the official creditors is important | Sri Lanka gets US$337mn after IMF review A swift completion and signature of the Memoranda of Understanding with the official creditors is important | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to appoint authorised agents for online tourist visa applications | 12-Dec-23 | Tourism | GBS Technology Services, IVS Global, and VFS Global to act as authorised agents for online visa applications | Sri Lanka to appoint authorised agents for online tourist visa applications GBS Technology Services, IVS Global, and VFS Global to act as authorised agents for online visa applications | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar | 12-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated slightly at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields down. | Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated slightly at 326.90/327.00 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. Bond yields down. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka shares close up, 1bn turnover | 12-Dec-23 | Commodities | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Tuesday, CSE data showed. Turnover crossed 1 billion. | Sri Lanka shares close up, 1bn turnover The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Tuesday, CSE data showed. Turnover crossed 1 billion. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka introduces hotline for cybercrime complaints | 12-Dec-23 | Crime | 101 hotline for cybercrime complaints | Sri Lanka introduces hotline for cybercrime complaints 101 hotline for cybercrime complaints | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to investigate execution of Henry Pedris a century ago | 12-Dec-23 | People | Gunawardena said that the execution was a result of a plan carried out by officials in the country at the time. | Sri Lanka to investigate execution of Henry Pedris a century ago Gunawardena said that the execution was a result of a plan carried out by officials in the country at the time. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to build temporary terminal at BIA | 12-Dec-23 | Aviation | Decision to build a second terminal with the JICA grant was halted when Sri Lanka declared bankruptcy. | Sri Lanka to build temporary terminal at BIA Decision to build a second terminal with the JICA grant was halted when Sri Lanka declared bankruptcy. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tertiary education dropouts at 30pct: Vocational training professional | 12-Dec-23 | Education | High dropout rates could be tackled by allowing employed, mature students attend courses online | Sri Lanka tertiary education dropouts at 30pct: Vocational training professional High dropout rates could be tackled by allowing employed, mature students attend courses online | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's United Motors acquires Dutch Lanka Trailer | 12-Dec-23 | Autos | Dutch Lanka Trailer Manufacturers has now become a fully owned subsidiary of United Motors Lanka Plc | Sri Lanka's United Motors acquires Dutch Lanka Trailer Dutch Lanka Trailer Manufacturers has now become a fully owned subsidiary of United Motors Lanka Plc | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 327.10/30 to the US dollar | 12-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 327.10/30 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 327.10/30 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 327.10/30 to the US dollar on Tuesday, dealers said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to sign PPA for US$1.7bn Australia-backed solar plant with battery storage | 12-Dec-23 | Energy | United Solar Group to invest in 700mw solar power project on Kilinochchi Poonakary Tank, with FDI of USD1,727mn | Sri Lanka to sign PPA for US$1.7bn Australia-backed solar plant with battery storage United Solar Group to invest in 700mw solar power project on Kilinochchi Poonakary Tank, with FDI of USD1,727mn | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka parliament approves VAT hike, reducing exemptions to meet IMF revenue goal | 11-Dec-23 | Economy | Sri Lanka is struggling to meet IMF revenue targets | Sri Lanka parliament approves VAT hike, reducing exemptions to meet IMF revenue goal Sri Lanka is struggling to meet IMF revenue targets | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes stable at 327.00/30 to the US dollar | 11-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 327.00/30 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes stable at 327.00/30 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 327.00/30 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka shares close up, interest in banks | 11-Dec-23 | Markets | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Monday, CSE data showed. | Sri Lanka shares close up, interest in banks The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Monday, CSE data showed. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Six investors eyeing stake in Sri LankanAirlines: Minister | 11-Dec-23 | Aviation | In a pre-bid meeting, the investors have asked to extend the deadline to the middle of January | Six investors eyeing stake in Sri LankanAirlines: Minister In a pre-bid meeting, the investors have asked to extend the deadline to the middle of January | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Top US envoy to visit Sri Lanka in Dec to talk Malaiyaha concerns | 11-Dec-23 | Human Rights | Smith will be in Sri Lanka December 11-15 to discuss minority rights. | Top US envoy to visit Sri Lanka in Dec to talk Malaiyaha concerns Smith will be in Sri Lanka December 11-15 to discuss minority rights. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka takes steps to ratify ILO C188 to protect fishermen | 11-Dec-23 | Fisheries | Sri Lanka hopes to ratify the international Labour Organization's 'Work in Fishing Convention (C188). | Sri Lanka takes steps to ratify ILO C188 to protect fishermen Sri Lanka hopes to ratify the international Labour Organization's 'Work in Fishing Convention (C188). | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition leader rubbishes reports of reunion with president | 11-Dec-23 | Politics | "Ranil and Sajith will never come together," Premadasa said | Sri Lanka opposition leader rubbishes reports of reunion with president "Ranil and Sajith will never come together," Premadasa said | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Singer Finance rating cut to BBB (lka), outlook stable: Fitch | 11-Dec-23 | Stocks & Companies | Fitch Ratings has downgraded the national long-term rating of Sri Lanka’s Singer Finance (Lanka) Plc to ‘BBB (lka)â... | Sri Lanka's Singer Finance rating cut to BBB (lka), outlook stable: Fitch Fitch Ratings has downgraded the national long-term rating of Sri Lanka’s Singer Finance (Lanka) Plc to ‘BBB (lka)â... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's ousted utilities regulatory chief convinced he'll be president | 11-Dec-23 | Energy | "That's not all, I'm the definite president at a future presidential election," he said. | Sri Lanka's ousted utilities regulatory chief convinced he'll be president "That's not all, I'm the definite president at a future presidential election," he said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka wants university research to lead to commercially viable products | 11-Dec-23 | General Industry | Ministry of Industries pushes universities, business to work together to produce exportable, commercially-ready products | Sri Lanka wants university research to lead to commercially viable products Ministry of Industries pushes universities, business to work together to produce exportable, commercially-ready products | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 327.00/50 to the US dollar | 11-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lankaâs rupee closed at 327.00/50 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were up. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 327.00/50 to the US dollar Sri Lankaâs rupee closed at 327.00/50 to the US dollar on Monday, dealers said. Bond yields were up. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka promoting Buddhist tourism from Vietnam, ASEAN | 10-Dec-23 | Business | Plans to connect 100 temples in the ASEAN regions with those in Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka promoting Buddhist tourism from Vietnam, ASEAN Plans to connect 100 temples in the ASEAN regions with those in Sri Lanka | POSITIVE | Other |
ADB $200mn loan for Sri Lanka economic stabilization efforts | 9-Dec-23 | Economic Crisis | The expected outcome is a stable financial system providing access to affordable finance for businesses | ADB $200mn loan for Sri Lanka economic stabilization efforts The expected outcome is a stable financial system providing access to affordable finance for businesses | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka in blackout as power grid hit by cascading failure | 9-Dec-23 | Energy | Sri Lanka was hit by a cascading failure in December 2021 also in similar conditions | Sri Lanka in blackout as power grid hit by cascading failure Sri Lanka was hit by a cascading failure in December 2021 also in similar conditions | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to host regional Food and Agriculture Organization conference | 9-Dec-23 | Agriculture | The APRC agenda will include a forum on agritourism, especially requested by the Sri Lankan government. | Sri Lanka to host regional Food and Agriculture Organization conference The APRC agenda will include a forum on agritourism, especially requested by the Sri Lankan government. | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka November 2023 tourism revenue jumps to $205 mln from last year’s $81 mln | 9-Dec-23 | Tourism | The revenues for the first 11 months were $1.8 billion, 78.3 percent up from $1 billion in the same period in 2022. | Sri Lanka November 2023 tourism revenue jumps to $205 mln from last year’s $81 mln The revenues for the first 11 months were $1.8 billion, 78.3 percent up from $1 billion in the same period in 2022. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka official remittances up 40-pct in November as improved FX policy helps | 9-Dec-23 | Economy | Sri Lanka received $5.4 billion through remittances from official channels in the first 11 months of 2023 | Sri Lanka official remittances up 40-pct in November as improved FX policy helps Sri Lanka received $5.4 billion through remittances from official channels in the first 11 months of 2023 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Ahead of elections, Sri Lanka leader suggests 70% hike for plantation workers | 8-Dec-23 | Economy | President Wickremesinghe has said both presidency and parliamentary polls will be held next year | Ahead of elections, Sri Lanka leader suggests 70% hike for plantation workers President Wickremesinghe has said both presidency and parliamentary polls will be held next year | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka FM hits out at double standards of Western nations on human rights | 8-Dec-23 | Human Rights | Sri Lanka is facing international probe into its past human rights conduct | Sri Lanka FM hits out at double standards of Western nations on human rights Sri Lanka is facing international probe into its past human rights conduct | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka seeks more information from foreign ships after concerns over Chinese research vessel | 8-Dec-23 | International Relations | Sri Lanka permitted two Chinese research ships with 14 months amid Indian security concerns | Sri Lanka seeks more information from foreign ships after concerns over Chinese research vessel Sri Lanka permitted two Chinese research ships with 14 months amid Indian security concerns | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Mattala airport management to private investor | 8-Dec-23 | Aviation | Sri Lanka will soon award the management of Mattala International Airport to a private investor on a 30-year contract | Sri Lanka's Mattala airport management to private investor Sri Lanka will soon award the management of Mattala International Airport to a private investor on a 30-year contract | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks and bluechips drive turnover | 8-Dec-23 | Commodities | The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Friday, CSE data showed. Turnover crossed the one billion mark. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks and bluechips drive turnover The Colombo Stock Exchange closed up on Friday, CSE data showed. Turnover crossed the one billion mark. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee weakens a bit at 327.00/30 to the US dollar | 8-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 327.00/30 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were up. | Sri Lanka rupee weakens a bit at 327.00/30 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 327.00/30 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were up. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to establish commission for reconciliation | 8-Dec-23 | Race Relations | A key objective of this process is to establish the truth regarding post-conflict grievances of Sri Lankan citizens | Sri Lanka to establish commission for reconciliation A key objective of this process is to establish the truth regarding post-conflict grievances of Sri Lankan citizens | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Lotus Tower to open its revolving restaurant on Dec 09 | 8-Dec-23 | Economy | The company has earned some 1,026 million rupees in revenue over the last 14 months. | Sri Lanka's Lotus Tower to open its revolving restaurant on Dec 09 The company has earned some 1,026 million rupees in revenue over the last 14 months. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka considers lunch sheet ban | 8-Dec-23 | Environment | Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee recommends lunch sheet ban after grace period of 6 months | Sri Lanka considers lunch sheet ban Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee recommends lunch sheet ban after grace period of 6 months | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka postal workers demand 20,000-rupee pay hike from Jan | 8-Dec-23 | Economy | The union leader called President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s 2024 budget an “illusion” targeting next year’s electio... | Sri Lanka postal workers demand 20,000-rupee pay hike from Jan The union leader called President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s 2024 budget an “illusion” targeting next year’s electio... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Global Tamil Forum, monks, meet Sri Lanka’s president | 8-Dec-23 | Race Relations | The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) and prominent Buddhist monks met President to advocate for a pluralistic Sri Lanka | Global Tamil Forum, monks, meet Sri Lanka’s president The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) and prominent Buddhist monks met President to advocate for a pluralistic Sri Lanka | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens stable at 326.60/90 to the US dollar | 8-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.60/90 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were up. | Sri Lanka rupee opens stable at 326.60/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 326.60/90 to the US dollar on Friday, dealers said. Bond yields were up. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan migrant workers for Japan civil aviation sector | 8-Dec-23 | Aviation | Sri Lankans to work in Japan's Civil Aviation sector, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment said | Sri Lankan migrant workers for Japan civil aviation sector Sri Lankans to work in Japan's Civil Aviation sector, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment said | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Galle Literary Festival to bring more international visitors to Sri Lanka | 8-Dec-23 | Tourism | Galle Literary Festival organizers expect an estimated 6,000 to 15,000 visitors in January 2024 | Galle Literary Festival to bring more international visitors to Sri Lanka Galle Literary Festival organizers expect an estimated 6,000 to 15,000 visitors in January 2024 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka electricity law draft to reform power sector published | 8-Dec-23 | Energy | Open access and wholesale markets to be allowed | Sri Lanka electricity law draft to reform power sector published Open access and wholesale markets to be allowed | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's HNB, Commercial Bank, Sampath licensed by Colombo Port City | 8-Dec-23 | Business | The Colombo Port City is a dollarized area where currency competition is allowed | Sri Lanka's HNB, Commercial Bank, Sampath licensed by Colombo Port City The Colombo Port City is a dollarized area where currency competition is allowed | POSITIVE | Other |
SLPP enjoying "great demand" from potential presidential candidates: Namal | 7-Dec-23 | Politics | “There is great demand: entrepreneurs, businessmen, politicians, are all there. There are presidents too," he said. | SLPP enjoying "great demand" from potential presidential candidates: Namal “There is great demand: entrepreneurs, businessmen, politicians, are all there. There are presidents too," he said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ruling party MP contradicts poll to claim his party is overtaking president's | 7-Dec-23 | Politics | “Parliamentary elections can be called if needed. But that’s not how it is with the presidential election." | Sri Lanka ruling party MP contradicts poll to claim his party is overtaking president's “Parliamentary elections can be called if needed. But that’s not how it is with the presidential election." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka president appoints main opposition MP advisor | 7-Dec-23 | Politics | Suresh’s “pivotal role will centre around overseeing the comprehensive integration of Hill Country Tamils". | Sri Lanka president appoints main opposition MP advisor Suresh’s “pivotal role will centre around overseeing the comprehensive integration of Hill Country Tamils". | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.60/90 to the US dollar | 7-Dec-23 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.60/90 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 326.60/90 to the US dollar Sri Lanka’s rupee closed at 326.60/90 to the US dollar on Thursday, dealers said. Bond yields were down. | NEGATIVE | Other |
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