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The corporate sector is a part of the economy made up of companies which include, the primary sector – producing raw materials, the secondary sector – manufacturing and the tertiary sector – trading and services. It is a subset…
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The Chambers and business community lashed out at the Port related trade unions and other pressure groups and some political parties for not allowing Indian Port Operator Adani to continue their proposed development in the East…
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First Capital Treasuries PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading non-bank primary dealer, recently announced the firm’s intention to enter an Initial Public Offering (IPO). The IPO is scheduled for November 2021 subject to regulatory approval.…
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The legacy of the pandemic may leave permanently higher unemployment and lower wage levels in the economy which would in turn affect the spending power of consumers, says ICRA Lanka ratings. “We expect the demand for services to…
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Manufacturing PMI bounced back to 54.3 in September 2021, increasing by 9.2 index points compared to August 2021. This increase was mainly attributable to the significant improvements observed in New Orders and Employment sub-indices.…
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Jaffna farmers are now harvesting their grapes and the demand for it is picking up. However the leading super markets are yet to venture into this segment and purchase them in a more organized manner depriving the Northern farmer of…
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WorldThe NURI rocket on its launch pad.Tags: Print EditionSOUTH KOREA: South Korea has launched its first homegrown rocket Nuri in its bid to join the race for space exploration. Also known as the Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle II, it…
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WorldSenior Leader at the WHO Dr Bruce AylwardTags: Print EditionSWITZERLAND: The COVID-19 pandemic will “go on for a year longer than it needs to” because poorer countries are not getting the vaccines they need, the World Health…
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WorldAryan Khan (L) is seen leaving a Court in Mumbai yesterday.Tags: Print EditionINDIA: The son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been denied bail 18 days after he was arrested for allegedly doing recreational drugs at a…
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Paul Bennett is a Australian rugby league player who mesmerized many opponents with his fierce tackling, booming kicks to touch and his daring runs down the grounds while playing a leading role to bring back the rugby double of league…
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