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BusinessTags: Print EditionThe EU has been a long-standing partner for Sri Lanka since 2014 and today has invested over EURO 100 million as grants specially for agriculture and rural development which were key priority areas since 2014.…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionIt has been brought to the notice of the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) that certain persons are engaged in selling pass cards/coupon cards/discount cards to the public for a fee, offering…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionSri Lanka’s nationwide inflation in February 2023 determined under the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) marginally increased to 53.6 % from 53.2 % recorded in January. The NCPI for all items for the month of…
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BusinessTags: Print EditionIndex remained volatile and continued its downward trend since the previous session and closed the day at 9,527 losing 77 points. Investors remained on the sidelines and resorted to book profits amidst thin…
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BusinessThe top winners with Chief Guest Governor Central Bank, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. The Keynote Speaker at the event was Neal Cross who is the former Managing Director and Chief Innovation Officer of DBS Bank, Singapore. Picture by…
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BusinessPradeep Amirthanayagam, Chairman of People’s Leasing & Finance presenting the ESQR award to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Shamindra Marcelline, Chief Executive Officer, General Manager of People’s Leasing & Finance PLC…
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LocalTags: Print EditionSri Lankan rupee has continued to appreciate against the USD since receiving IMF approval on 20 March 2023. USD buying has reduced Rs. 312.61 today (22 March) and selling rate has reduced to 330.16  according to the…
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LocalTags: Print EditionSri Lankan rupee has continued to appreciate against the USD since receiving IMF approval on 20 March 2023. USD buying has reduced Rs. 312.61 today (22 March) and selling rate has reduced to 330.16  according to the…
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LocalTags: Print EditionThe Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (22 March) issued an order lifting the foreign travel ban imposed against the former President Mahinda Rajapksa and former finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa. The Controller of…
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LocalTags: Print EditionIn an interview with Bloomberg, Central bank governor Nanadalal Weerasinghe has said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is allowing Sri Lanka to utilise the bailout fund for fiscal support unlike previous…
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