Notable
The session will evaluate Sri Lanka's economic policies and reform progress
Excess liquidity remains
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
"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
The objective of monetary policy is to stabilize and facilitate for the country to achieve potential growth
Through direct shipping facilities, Sri Lanka can enjoy benefits of fast and convenient trade facilitation to Europe, ME
"Just because our cost of production may rise, we cannot raise our sale prices, because we are not price makers"
“Ages it can be decide by the employer,” Nanayakkara said when asked about job advertisements that specify age.
Central bank would like to see new lending rates fall
SriLankan enjoy visa exemption status to Maldives and Singapore
Voluntary retirement scheme to be offered to 267 employees at a cost of 844 million rupees during the amalgamation
"The Sri Lankan rupee has appreciated by approximately 8 % against the US dollar so far in 2024."
| 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 | - | - |
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.
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