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The session will evaluate Sri Lanka's economic policies and reform progress
The objective of monetary policy is to stabilize and facilitate for the country to achieve potential growth
Central bank would like to see new lending rates fall
SriLankan enjoy visa exemption status to Maldives and Singapore
Sri Lanka privatized of 22 plantations companies in the 1990s through long term leases
MAC will provide freighter aircraft and operational support to establish a cargo feeder network for SriLankan Airlines
Consumer Affairs Authority says local buyers lack awareness compared to rest of the world
It will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo from 8.30am onwards
Sri Lanka elections, high tax rates are challenges
The industrial park will be build on 700 acres by a defunct state-run cement factory.
But in 2024 contributions are positive
It was higher than the 9.0 percent return the EPF had paid in recent years
Imports are expected to recover to 20 billion dollars in 2024 from 16.8 billion in 2023.
Several existing laws are also being changed
Reforms and improvement to business climate to help
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 305.1018 | 305.3339 |
| UK Pound | 386.9523 | 387.2371 |
| Euro | 330.8712 | 332.1141 |
| Aus Dollar | 201.0018 | 201.4980 |
| Yen | 2.0266 | 2.0278 |
| Latest | Last | |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.6453 | 3.5932 |
| Korea Won | 0.2342 | 0.2292 |
| Oman Rial | 780.3569 | 769.4973 |
| Saudi Riyal | 80.1114 | 78.9849 |
| UAE Dirham | 81.7952 | 80.6569 |
| pts | % | |
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| S&P SL20 | 2,573.80 | 1.00% |
| CSE All Share | 9,073.41 | 0.65% |
| Turnover Rs million | 1,591,766,524.95 | 1,029,335,694.32 |
| Latest | Last | |
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| 3-m bill | 21.72 | 21.79 |
| 6-m bill | 19.55 | 20.31 |
| 12-m bill | 17.72 | 19.28 |
| 5-yr bond | 21.00 | 22.53 |
| 8-yr bond | 19.42 | 20.55 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 13.93 | 14.00 |
| Gilt Repo | 13.50 | 14.00 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Premium income at Sri Lanka's Construction Guarantee Fund plunged 87 percent in 2023 amid a downturn in the industry
Usually the monthly salaries are paid starting from the 16 and 17. But for April money is paid before the New Year.
Remittances for 2024 end are targeted to increase by 17 percent
Results were already beginning to be seen, but there was unlikely to be a quick bounce back
Kwatra has emphasized that now is an opportune moment for both countries to advance agreed-upon project
Then the prices of goods will fall. Next year the rupee may strengthen even more
In the fourth quarter of 2023 Agriculture grew 0.6 percent, Industry 7.9 percent and and Services 2.8 percent
"They are interested because they see the potential
Debt to be repaid from 2027 to 2042
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