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Sri Lanka to pilot pre-arrival processing of import shipments from May | 10-Apr-24 | Shipping | "We plan on getting cargo information 48 hours before the departure of the ship from the foreign port," | Sri Lanka to pilot pre-arrival processing of import shipments from May "We plan on getting cargo information 48 hours before the departure of the ship from the foreign port," | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 298.50/55 to the US dollar | 10-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields broadly steady | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 298.50/55 to the US dollar Bond yields broadly steady | POSITIVE | Other |
For Sri Lanka and India, cooperation is the only option: High Commissioner | 10-Apr-24 | Defence | For us, as close and proximate neighbours, cooperation is the only option," Santosh Jha tells India-SL Defence Seminar | For Sri Lanka and India, cooperation is the only option: High Commissioner For us, as close and proximate neighbours, cooperation is the only option," Santosh Jha tells India-SL Defence Seminar | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, All Share passes 12,000 | 10-Apr-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was at 2.9 billion. Banks, and Sampath Bank in particular, brought in most of the value. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, All Share passes 12,000 Turnover was at 2.9 billion. Banks, and Sampath Bank in particular, brought in most of the value. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka president asks new owners not to mortgage, sell houses | 10-Apr-24 | Construction and Real Estate | Tells Kajimawatte residents given new flats, 'this house will become your most valuable property | Sri Lanka president asks new owners not to mortgage, sell houses Tells Kajimawatte residents given new flats, 'this house will become your most valuable property | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka voter lists opened for public scrutiny | 10-Apr-24 | Polls | Election Commission has announced that it would be posting its 2024 electoral roll for public viewing for revisions | Sri Lanka voter lists opened for public scrutiny Election Commission has announced that it would be posting its 2024 electoral roll for public viewing for revisions | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka minister declines to explain pardon sought for convicted monk | 10-Apr-24 | Crime | The monk was sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour for hate speech against Muslims. | Sri Lanka minister declines to explain pardon sought for convicted monk The monk was sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour for hate speech against Muslims. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to recruit 2,500 teachers for English medium | 10-Apr-24 | Education | English-medium teachers to get same salaries as state sector teachers even though they have higher private sector demand | Sri Lanka to recruit 2,500 teachers for English medium English-medium teachers to get same salaries as state sector teachers even though they have higher private sector demand | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka President does not want to create election mentality amid reforms: state minister | 10-Apr-24 | Politics | Sri Lanka is likely to hold presidential polls between Sept 18 - Oct 18 | Sri Lanka President does not want to create election mentality amid reforms: state minister Sri Lanka is likely to hold presidential polls between Sept 18 - Oct 18 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka adds 182,000 to get tax payer income support, Rs58bn paid | 10-Apr-24 | Economy | The new beneficiaries were added taking into consideration appeal | Sri Lanka adds 182,000 to get tax payer income support, Rs58bn paid The new beneficiaries were added taking into consideration appeal | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 298.40/50 to the US dollar | 10-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields steady | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 298.40/50 to the US dollar Bond yields steady | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka services surplus exceeds trade deficit in Feb 2024: analysis | 10-Apr-24 | Economy | The trade deficit is triggered when people spend income from tourism, BPO services and worker remittances | Sri Lanka services surplus exceeds trade deficit in Feb 2024: analysis The trade deficit is triggered when people spend income from tourism, BPO services and worker remittances | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's China-backed port starts container transshipment amid Red Sea crisis | 9-Apr-24 | Logistics | The boxes arrived from Rotterdam and will be taken to Dubai | Sri Lanka's China-backed port starts container transshipment amid Red Sea crisis The boxes arrived from Rotterdam and will be taken to Dubai | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka state workers, military given Rs107bn in April salaries | 9-Apr-24 | Fiscal | Usually the monthly salaries are paid starting from the 16 and 17. But for April money is paid before the New Year. | Sri Lanka state workers, military given Rs107bn in April salaries Usually the monthly salaries are paid starting from the 16 and 17. But for April money is paid before the New Year. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 298.60/65 to the US dollar | 9-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 298.60/65 to the US dollar Bond yields were down | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, consumer durables and apparel push turnover | 9-Apr-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was at 2.5 billion. Banks (Rs570mn) and Consumer Durables and Apparel (Rs469mn) brought in the most value. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, consumer durables and apparel push turnover Turnover was at 2.5 billion. Banks (Rs570mn) and Consumer Durables and Apparel (Rs469mn) brought in the most value. | POSITIVE | Consumer Goods Industry |
Sri Lanka president wants legal system modernised to facilitate economic growth | 9-Apr-24 | Legal | He also called for legalising the agreements with the IMF to ensure that the benefits reach the people. | Sri Lanka president wants legal system modernised to facilitate economic growth He also called for legalising the agreements with the IMF to ensure that the benefits reach the people. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields marginally down across maturities | 9-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields fell across maturities at Tuesday’s auction, data from the state debt office showed... | Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields marginally down across maturities Sri Lanka’s Treasury bill yields fell across maturities at Tuesday’s auction, data from the state debt office showed... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka spent nearly 200 billion rupees as social welfare in 2023 | 9-Apr-24 | Economy | The number of relief beneficiaries as of March 31, 2024, is 1,854,308. | Sri Lanka spent nearly 200 billion rupees as social welfare in 2023 The number of relief beneficiaries as of March 31, 2024, is 1,854,308. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to hike election deposits paid by candidates | 9-Apr-24 | Politics | The deposit placed by a candidate representing a party has been increased to 2.6 million rupees. | Sri Lanka to hike election deposits paid by candidates The deposit placed by a candidate representing a party has been increased to 2.6 million rupees. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Usual protesters take U-turn; Sri Lanka postal employees agree to work on April 12 holiday | 9-Apr-24 | General Services | State Minister says heaps of foreign parcels have to be delivered before April 13 new year | Usual protesters take U-turn; Sri Lanka postal employees agree to work on April 12 holiday State Minister says heaps of foreign parcels have to be delivered before April 13 new year | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka expects up to 200 thousand vehicles on the road in New Year | 9-Apr-24 | Accident | National Council for Road Safety has warned drivers of the possibility of increased road accidents | Sri Lanka expects up to 200 thousand vehicles on the road in New Year National Council for Road Safety has warned drivers of the possibility of increased road accidents | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka IMF, World Bank loan linked state bank reforms get cabinet nod | 9-Apr-24 | Banking | Reforms identified by a committee made up of IMF, World Bank and Central Bank officials | Sri Lanka IMF, World Bank loan linked state bank reforms get cabinet nod Reforms identified by a committee made up of IMF, World Bank and Central Bank officials | NEGATIVE | Other |
KKS Port acquires Sri Lanka Cement Corp land | 9-Apr-24 | Shipping | Kankasanthurai Port has acquired 23 acres and 12 perches of land belonging to Cement Corporation at 52 million rupees | KKS Port acquires Sri Lanka Cement Corp land Kankasanthurai Port has acquired 23 acres and 12 perches of land belonging to Cement Corporation at 52 million rupees | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to offer paid medical degrees through KDU | 9-Apr-24 | Education | Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) will offer paid medical degree programme to students who qualify through Z score | Sri Lanka to offer paid medical degrees through KDU Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) will offer paid medical degree programme to students who qualify through Z score | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka cabinet approves revised electricity reform bill | 9-Apr-24 | Economy | The electricity reform bill is linked to a $100mn budget support loan from the Asian Development bank | Sri Lanka cabinet approves revised electricity reform bill The electricity reform bill is linked to a $100mn budget support loan from the Asian Development bank | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 298.60/65 to the US dollar | 9-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 298.60/65 to the US dollar Bond yields were down. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Access to complete substructure of halted airport terminal | 9-Apr-24 | Aviation | The work will also address the issue of deterioration of steel reinforcements | Sri Lanka's Access to complete substructure of halted airport terminal The work will also address the issue of deterioration of steel reinforcements | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to publish 'indicative prices' for essential goods as rupee strengthens | 9-Apr-24 | Economy | If the rupee strengthens, price can fall further | Sri Lanka to publish 'indicative prices' for essential goods as rupee strengthens If the rupee strengthens, price can fall further | NEGATIVE | Other |
Chinese onion becomes cheaper in Sri Lanka than Indian ahead of festivals | 9-Apr-24 | Agriculture | Chinese onion price reduced by Rs. 120 per kg to 375, Indian onion price slashed by Rs. 50 to 445 | Chinese onion becomes cheaper in Sri Lanka than Indian ahead of festivals Chinese onion price reduced by Rs. 120 per kg to 375, Indian onion price slashed by Rs. 50 to 445 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka sells Rs85bn in 2026 to 2032 bonds | 8-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka has sold 85 billion rupees of bonds maturing from 2026 to 2032, at an auction on April 08 | Sri Lanka sells Rs85bn in 2026 to 2032 bonds Sri Lanka has sold 85 billion rupees of bonds maturing from 2026 to 2032, at an auction on April 08 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans politically correct names for Avurudu games | 8-Apr-24 | Sports | One of the games is kana mutti, where a blind-folded person tries to smash a hanging clay pot with a club. | Sri Lanka plans politically correct names for Avurudu games One of the games is kana mutti, where a blind-folded person tries to smash a hanging clay pot with a club. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 298.90/299.00 to the US dollar | 8-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were down. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 298.90/299.00 to the US dollar Bond yields were down. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up 1-pct, turnover at 3bn | 8-Apr-24 | Stocks & Companies | "A lot of high net worth and corporates are getting involved expecting a successful completion of ISB negotiations," | Sri Lanka stocks close up 1-pct, turnover at 3bn "A lot of high net worth and corporates are getting involved expecting a successful completion of ISB negotiations," | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka issues guidelines for holiday activities, cautions people to avoid accidents | 8-Apr-24 | Accidents | Police on stand by with 150,000 breathalyzers, and sputum and urine test kits for detecting drivers on a high | Sri Lanka issues guidelines for holiday activities, cautions people to avoid accidents Police on stand by with 150,000 breathalyzers, and sputum and urine test kits for detecting drivers on a high | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to inaugurate delayed, Iran-assisted 120 MW Umaoya project this month | 8-Apr-24 | Agriculture | Iran could not fund the project as promised due to the economic sanctions by the U.S. | Sri Lanka to inaugurate delayed, Iran-assisted 120 MW Umaoya project this month Iran could not fund the project as promised due to the economic sanctions by the U.S. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's SJB must inform NPP in writing if Sajith wants debate: Tilvin | 8-Apr-24 | Politics | "They may call us for debates, but they won't come. We know that it's just posturing," said Silva. | Sri Lanka's SJB must inform NPP in writing if Sajith wants debate: Tilvin "They may call us for debates, but they won't come. We know that it's just posturing," said Silva. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposes dissolution of Palestinian state: President | 8-Apr-24 | Human Rights | Contributions of Rs10mn from Kathankudi Mosque, Rs2.2mn from Katu Kale Jumma Mosque, Rs3.5mn from employment agencies | Sri Lanka opposes dissolution of Palestinian state: President Contributions of Rs10mn from Kathankudi Mosque, Rs2.2mn from Katu Kale Jumma Mosque, Rs3.5mn from employment agencies | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Freedom Party appoints Nimal Siripala as acting chair, CBK as advisor | 8-Apr-24 | Politics | "A party cannot function without a chairman, especially during a politically decisive period such as this," he said. | Sri Lanka Freedom Party appoints Nimal Siripala as acting chair, CBK as advisor "A party cannot function without a chairman, especially during a politically decisive period such as this," he said. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka president on the offensive as election looms, hits out at SJB, NPP | 8-Apr-24 | Politics | The SJB is now being influenced by the chairman of the SLPP and other factions. | Sri Lanka president on the offensive as election looms, hits out at SJB, NPP The SJB is now being influenced by the chairman of the SLPP and other factions. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Singapore inspects Sri Lanka poultry, seafood, rice processors ahead of exports | 8-Apr-24 | Trade | For Sri Lanka to export poultry products to Singapore, it is imperative for country to meet stringent requirements | Singapore inspects Sri Lanka poultry, seafood, rice processors ahead of exports For Sri Lanka to export poultry products to Singapore, it is imperative for country to meet stringent requirements | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka to export chilli, eggplant, okra and maize seeds: Minister | 8-Apr-24 | Agriculture | Agriculture Dept, private sector conducted research on these new types of seeds, Amaraweera says at CIC farm | Sri Lanka to export chilli, eggplant, okra and maize seeds: Minister Agriculture Dept, private sector conducted research on these new types of seeds, Amaraweera says at CIC farm | POSITIVE | Agricultural Raw Materials |
Not a dry holiday for Sri Lanka's foreign visitors | 8-Apr-24 | Tourism | No enforced dry holiday for tourists | Not a dry holiday for Sri Lanka's foreign visitors No enforced dry holiday for tourists | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 298.80/299.00 to the US dollar | 8-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were broadly steady. | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 298.80/299.00 to the US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka begins implementing Singapore free trade deal | 8-Apr-24 | Economy | 20-pct of imports to be taxed to give profits to special interests | Sri Lanka begins implementing Singapore free trade deal 20-pct of imports to be taxed to give profits to special interests | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka earns billion dollars from tourism in first quarter | 8-Apr-24 | Business | March arrivals were up 66 percent to 209,181 | Sri Lanka earns billion dollars from tourism in first quarter March arrivals were up 66 percent to 209,181 | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka worker remittances up 0.7-pct in April 2024 | 7-Apr-24 | Economy | . | Sri Lanka worker remittances up 0.7-pct in April 2024 . | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Ceylon tea prices fall for third week | 7-Apr-24 | Business | US dollar prices also fell in the previous week | Sri Lanka's Ceylon tea prices fall for third week US dollar prices also fell in the previous week | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka foreign reserves rise $431mn to US$4.9bn in March | 7-Apr-24 | Economy | . | Sri Lanka foreign reserves rise $431mn to US$4.9bn in March . | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Parliament schedules 3-day Easter attack debate after former president's revelation | 6-Apr-24 | Politics | Sirisena has dragged India into Easter Sunday attack investigation | Sri Lanka Parliament schedules 3-day Easter attack debate after former president's revelation Sirisena has dragged India into Easter Sunday attack investigation | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankans migrating for foreign employment drops 4.2-pct in 2023 | 6-Apr-24 | Economy | Remittances for 2024 end are targeted to increase by 17 percent | Sri Lankans migrating for foreign employment drops 4.2-pct in 2023 Remittances for 2024 end are targeted to increase by 17 percent | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka repays $1,338mn to multilateral lenders up to Feb 2024: PMD | 6-Apr-24 | Economy | Multilateral lender debt is serviced after a default | Sri Lanka repays $1,338mn to multilateral lenders up to Feb 2024: PMD Multilateral lender debt is serviced after a default | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's SJB welcomes SLPP dissidents, heaps praise on G L Peiris | 5-Apr-24 | Politics | "I think this strengthens us greatly," he added. | Sri Lanka's SJB welcomes SLPP dissidents, heaps praise on G L Peiris "I think this strengthens us greatly," he added. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankans reluctant to get tested for HIV: State minister | 5-Apr-24 | Health | “When the social phobia is there for these diseases people won’t come and get their treatment,” | Sri Lankans reluctant to get tested for HIV: State minister “When the social phobia is there for these diseases people won’t come and get their treatment,” | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 299.25/30 to the US dollar | 5-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were steady. | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 299.25/30 to the US dollar Bond yields were steady. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks bring in 1.5bn | 5-Apr-24 | Stocks & Companies | Turnover was at 2.9 billion. Most of this (1.5bn) came from several large trades in four banks. | Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks bring in 1.5bn Turnover was at 2.9 billion. Most of this (1.5bn) came from several large trades in four banks. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka minister Thondaman chosen as World Economic Forum Young Global Leader | 5-Apr-24 | People | He continues to advocate for the rights of all marginalized people in Sri Lanka, workers, women, ethnic minorities | Sri Lanka minister Thondaman chosen as World Economic Forum Young Global Leader He continues to advocate for the rights of all marginalized people in Sri Lanka, workers, women, ethnic minorities | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to turn World War II-era Hingurakgoda air base to international airport | 5-Apr-24 | Aviation | "Our final target is like Mattala and Palali to make this a dedicated airport for civil aviation." | Sri Lanka to turn World War II-era Hingurakgoda air base to international airport "Our final target is like Mattala and Palali to make this a dedicated airport for civil aviation." | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka anticipates third IMF EFF installment by June: official | 5-Apr-24 | Economy | However, Sri Lanka has to first obtain consensus from the country's creditors on restructuring its debt. | Sri Lanka anticipates third IMF EFF installment by June: official However, Sri Lanka has to first obtain consensus from the country's creditors on restructuring its debt. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka minimum room rates slammed as cartelized scheme that is illegal in market economies | 5-Apr-24 | Tourism | Hotels demanding minimum room rate are old, while newer properties that can compete with the world are now in Colombo | Sri Lanka minimum room rates slammed as cartelized scheme that is illegal in market economies Hotels demanding minimum room rate are old, while newer properties that can compete with the world are now in Colombo | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans state ayurvedic massage centres for tourists | 5-Apr-24 | Health | "In collaboration with the Department of Ayurveda, we are establishing ‘Body Mantra’ massage centres across the coun... | Sri Lanka plans state ayurvedic massage centres for tourists "In collaboration with the Department of Ayurveda, we are establishing ‘Body Mantra’ massage centres across the coun... | POSITIVE | Other |
IMF says "strong expectation" on Sri Lanka deal with private creditors | 5-Apr-24 | Economy | Domestic debt re-structuring related to SOE debt also expected to be done soon | IMF says "strong expectation" on Sri Lanka deal with private creditors Domestic debt re-structuring related to SOE debt also expected to be done soon | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Ayurveda hospital to offer paying wards, looking for PPP | 5-Apr-24 | Health | “Sick people are willing to pay.” | Sri Lanka Ayurveda hospital to offer paying wards, looking for PPP “Sick people are willing to pay.” | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 299.35/55 to the US dollar | 5-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were stable | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 299.35/55 to the US dollar Bond yields were stable | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka container volumes surge 30-pct in Feb amid Red Sea troubles | 5-Apr-24 | Logistics | Up to February 2024, transshipment volumes were up 27.2 percent | Sri Lanka container volumes surge 30-pct in Feb amid Red Sea troubles Up to February 2024, transshipment volumes were up 27.2 percent | NEGATIVE | Other |
MPs who call Sri Lanka Freedom Party their home eager to return: Amaraweera | 4-Apr-24 | Politics | "To prevent this destruction, President Kumaratunga went to court," he said. | MPs who call Sri Lanka Freedom Party their home eager to return: Amaraweera "To prevent this destruction, President Kumaratunga went to court," he said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
At least 11 Sri Lanka MPs elected in 2020 not any more in Parliament | 4-Apr-24 | Politics | Three MPs had died, six resigned and one lost the seat after legal action in the current parliament | At least 11 Sri Lanka MPs elected in 2020 not any more in Parliament Three MPs had died, six resigned and one lost the seat after legal action in the current parliament | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka offers general amnesty for military deserters | 4-Apr-24 | Defence | Ministry of Defence has declared a month long general amnesty from April 20 to May 20 for tri-forces absentees | Sri Lanka offers general amnesty for military deserters Ministry of Defence has declared a month long general amnesty from April 20 to May 20 for tri-forces absentees | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 299.70/80 to the US dollar | 4-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were steady | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 299.70/80 to the US dollar Bond yields were steady | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks push turnover | 4-Apr-24 | Stocks & Companies | Hatton National Bank Plc saw the most active volumes traded, Rs417mn, and the share closed up at 195.25 | Sri Lanka stocks close up, banks push turnover Hatton National Bank Plc saw the most active volumes traded, Rs417mn, and the share closed up at 195.25 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka minister apologizes for forced cremation of Muslims | 4-Apr-24 | Human Rights | "The decision to forcefully cremate those who succumbed to COVID-19 was not based on any science." | Sri Lanka minister apologizes for forced cremation of Muslims "The decision to forcefully cremate those who succumbed to COVID-19 was not based on any science." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Vehicles imported for Sri Lanka's tourism sector will be year-old, taxed: official | 4-Apr-24 | Economy | "We will allow the import of year-old vehicles, because year-old vehicles are sold at a much lower price," he said. | Vehicles imported for Sri Lanka's tourism sector will be year-old, taxed: official "We will allow the import of year-old vehicles, because year-old vehicles are sold at a much lower price," he said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
South Korea to provide employment for Sri Lankans, including in seasonal work | 4-Apr-24 | Employment | "Possibility of short-term provision of human resources required in Korea only for the harvesting season" | South Korea to provide employment for Sri Lankans, including in seasonal work "Possibility of short-term provision of human resources required in Korea only for the harvesting season" | POSITIVE | Other |
Any deviation from Sri Lanka's reform programme could jeopardise stability: minister | 4-Apr-24 | Economy | According to the World Bank, Sri Lanka’s economy has stabilised though poverty remains. | Any deviation from Sri Lanka's reform programme could jeopardise stability: minister According to the World Bank, Sri Lanka’s economy has stabilised though poverty remains. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ready to provide Chinese enterprises preferential policies | 4-Apr-24 | Economic Crisis | Joint statement by Sri Lanka and China issued | Sri Lanka ready to provide Chinese enterprises preferential policies Joint statement by Sri Lanka and China issued | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka poverty being addressed by Aswesuma safety net: Minister | 4-Apr-24 | Economic Crisis | Rise in poverty in a country that experienced negative 8 percent growth, and bankruptcy is normal, Gunawardana said | Sri Lanka poverty being addressed by Aswesuma safety net: Minister Rise in poverty in a country that experienced negative 8 percent growth, and bankruptcy is normal, Gunawardana said | NEGATIVE | Other |
Regional integration to empower Sri Lankan women | 4-Apr-24 | Op-ed/Special Reports | Providing equal employment opportunities for men and women can enable South Asia to enhance incomes by 25%. | Regional integration to empower Sri Lankan women Providing equal employment opportunities for men and women can enable South Asia to enhance incomes by 25%. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 299.85/95 to the US dollar | 4-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields up | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 299.85/95 to the US dollar Bond yields up | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka private banks unlikely to need state recapitalization | 4-Apr-24 | Banking | A budget for 2024 set aside 1.5-pct of GDP in allocations for possible bank recapitalization | Sri Lanka private banks unlikely to need state recapitalization A budget for 2024 set aside 1.5-pct of GDP in allocations for possible bank recapitalization | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans to roll PAL, CESS into new customs duty band | 4-Apr-24 | Economy | Sri Lanka is negotiating a series of free trade agreements | Sri Lanka plans to roll PAL, CESS into new customs duty band Sri Lanka is negotiating a series of free trade agreements | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka starts surveying drug addicts as authorities seek public help | 3-Apr-24 | Crime | The UN has urged Sri Lanka to suspend its Yukthiya drug busting effort citing human rights violations | Sri Lanka starts surveying drug addicts as authorities seek public help The UN has urged Sri Lanka to suspend its Yukthiya drug busting effort citing human rights violations | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka state bus system looks to e-ticketing to combat revenue leaks | 3-Apr-24 | Transport | "The take home amount is 10 million rupees daily, or 100 lakhs, which together becomes 3 billion a year. | Sri Lanka state bus system looks to e-ticketing to combat revenue leaks "The take home amount is 10 million rupees daily, or 100 lakhs, which together becomes 3 billion a year. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields up, 12-month flat | 3-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | 3 and 6 month yields up | Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields up, 12-month flat 3 and 6 month yields up | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee closes at 299.80/95 to the US dollar | 3-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields were up | Sri Lanka rupee closes at 299.80/95 to the US dollar Bond yields were up | NEGATIVE | Other |
Most contenders for presidency will gather around Wickremesinghe: UNP | 3-Apr-24 | Politics | "Apart from two or three candidates, those dozens will gather here. Don't worry," said Kariyawasam. | Most contenders for presidency will gather around Wickremesinghe: UNP "Apart from two or three candidates, those dozens will gather here. Don't worry," said Kariyawasam. | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Anura Dissanayake ready to debate opposition leader Premadasa | 3-Apr-24 | Politics | SJB member Chandima Weerakkody told reporters that the NPP should take up the challenge. | Sri Lanka's Anura Dissanayake ready to debate opposition leader Premadasa SJB member Chandima Weerakkody told reporters that the NPP should take up the challenge. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up, interest in bluechips, banks | 3-Apr-24 | Stocks & Companies | "Most interest is coming from corporate and high-net worth sections." | Sri Lanka stocks close up, interest in bluechips, banks "Most interest is coming from corporate and high-net worth sections." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Investors in Sri Lanka to be given autonomy to manage zones: President | 3-Apr-24 | Business | Thousand acres in Biyagama, with plans to acquire 3,000-4,000 in Trincomalee, similar ventures in north and Hambantota | Investors in Sri Lanka to be given autonomy to manage zones: President Thousand acres in Biyagama, with plans to acquire 3,000-4,000 in Trincomalee, similar ventures in north and Hambantota | POSITIVE | Other |
ADB to resume Sri Lanka project financing, back PPPs under new strategy | 3-Apr-24 | Economy | Irrigation, education and health likely areas for project financing in the near term | ADB to resume Sri Lanka project financing, back PPPs under new strategy Irrigation, education and health likely areas for project financing in the near term | NEGATIVE | Agricultural Raw Materials |
Short term pain from Sri Lanka's reforms subsiding, economy strengthening: Minister | 3-Apr-24 | Economy | "There was a short term pains from those reforms, and by today those pains have subsided a bit." | Short term pain from Sri Lanka's reforms subsiding, economy strengthening: Minister "There was a short term pains from those reforms, and by today those pains have subsided a bit." | NEGATIVE | Other |
Canada funds UNDP, UNFPA project to help victims of sexual violence in Sri Lanka | 3-Apr-24 | Crime | National guidelines to establish management system to register, monitor, and enhance quality of services for victims | Canada funds UNDP, UNFPA project to help victims of sexual violence in Sri Lanka National guidelines to establish management system to register, monitor, and enhance quality of services for victims | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, France discuss debt restructuring process, future financial collaboration | 3-Apr-24 | Debt Restructuring | "France will continue its constructive engagement with the Official Creditor Committee to reinforce debt sustainability | Sri Lanka, France discuss debt restructuring process, future financial collaboration "France will continue its constructive engagement with the Official Creditor Committee to reinforce debt sustainability | POSITIVE | Other |
ARCASIA Investments acquires 11.97-pct stake in Sri Lanka's Ambeon Capital | 3-Apr-24 | Stocks & Companies | An 11.97 percent stake of Ambeon Capital Plc was bought by ARCASIA Investments and Trading (Pvt) Ltd | ARCASIA Investments acquires 11.97-pct stake in Sri Lanka's Ambeon Capital An 11.97 percent stake of Ambeon Capital Plc was bought by ARCASIA Investments and Trading (Pvt) Ltd | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka banks asked to set up business revival units by May | 3-Apr-24 | Banking | Licensed banks have to set up BRUs by mid-May 2024 and fully comply with the guidelines by July 01 | Sri Lanka banks asked to set up business revival units by May Licensed banks have to set up BRUs by mid-May 2024 and fully comply with the guidelines by July 01 | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka rupee opens at 299.80/90 to the US dollar | 3-Apr-24 | Bonds & Forex | Bond yields stable | Sri Lanka rupee opens at 299.80/90 to the US dollar Bond yields stable | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka 2024 growth upgraded, but recovery path narrow, says World Bank | 3-Apr-24 | Economy | Results were already beginning to be seen, but there was unlikely to be a quick bounce back | Sri Lanka 2024 growth upgraded, but recovery path narrow, says World Bank Results were already beginning to be seen, but there was unlikely to be a quick bounce back | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka air passenger traffic up 40-pct in Jan-Feb | 3-Apr-24 | Aviation | Tourists arriving by air had risen 104.65 percent to 452,532 in the first two months | Sri Lanka air passenger traffic up 40-pct in Jan-Feb Tourists arriving by air had risen 104.65 percent to 452,532 in the first two months | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Speaker dismisses role of foreign forces in 2022 protests-led regime change | 3-Apr-24 | Politics | Ruling SLPP politicians believe the 2022 protests-led regime change was a foreign-backed democratic coup | Sri Lanka Speaker dismisses role of foreign forces in 2022 protests-led regime change Ruling SLPP politicians believe the 2022 protests-led regime change was a foreign-backed democratic coup | NEGATIVE | Other |
World Bank concerned over potential reform fatigue in Sri Lanka's election year | 2-Apr-24 | Economy | The concern is articularly with regard to state-owned enterprises (SOEs), a World Bank official said. | World Bank concerned over potential reform fatigue in Sri Lanka's election year The concern is articularly with regard to state-owned enterprises (SOEs), a World Bank official said. | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka’s mothers should avoid foreign employment: Minister | 2-Apr-24 | Employment | Mothers of infants should avoid working abroad, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Women’s Affairs, Geetha Kumarasinghe, has sa... | Sri Lanka’s mothers should avoid foreign employment: Minister Mothers of infants should avoid working abroad, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Women’s Affairs, Geetha Kumarasinghe, has sa... | NEGATIVE | Other |
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