Notable
"Because of the presence of bird flu in other countries, there is a high demand for eggs from Sri Lanka."
We have to open the second round of negotiations with bondholder
IORA business conclave organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce discusses collaboration between member states
Will facilitate Sri Lanka's efforts to modernize and improve processes related to immigration, visa issuance
Exports, tourism, remittances and net services were US$2,014 million in April 2024, compared to $1435mn for imports
Since September 2022 food prices are down 5.79 percent
Separate discussions have been held with estate owners and labour unions, he said.
10 pioneering Sri Lankan brands will be selected to showcase nation's dedication to sustainability, ethical practices
Information not to be used retrospectively, Minister says
That is also more important, because the exchange rate will create price stability
Sri Lanka privatized of 22 plantations companies in the 1990s through long term leases
The EPF had come under fire in the past over questionable investments in stocks and also bonds.
Around 700,000 Sri Lankans have left the country for foreign jobs legally in 27 months through March 2024
"The prices are up because or production costs are high. That's why we can't compete with imports."
There was no information on how much more tax payer funds are needed to pay for additional state workers.
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | % | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - |
Sri Lanka's merchandise exports fell 4.1 percent from a year ago to 813.81 million dollars in April 2024,
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has all political parties to support the continuity of SOE reform
Women, often, were forced into signing agreements in a language they did not understand.
Confident and optimistic that a second round of talks will commence very soon
EU's Regulation on Deforestation Free Products (EUDR) seeks to guarantee products do not contribute to deforestation
A Fiscal Management Responsibility Act, which has been repeatedly breached in the past will be repealed
Rupee has appreciated 9.1% in first 4 month, one-year T-bill yield has fallen 336 basis points so far in 2024
MAC will provide freighter aircraft and operational support to establish a cargo feeder network for SriLankan Airlines
"I'm not Sajith nor Aruna. I'm Harsha."
Consumer Affairs Authority says local buyers lack awareness compared to rest of the world
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