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Sri Lanka delegation to leave for Kuwait to revive bilateral trade
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka delegation to leave for Kuwait to revive bilateral trade

A 13-member strong Sri Lankan official delegation led by Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen will leave for Kuwait…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/10/2018
Sri Lanka must be an export-oriented economy to face global economic crisis – PM
LOCAL

Sri Lanka must be an export-oriented economy to face global economic crisis – PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that Sri Lanka must be a fully export-oriented economy to face the global economic crisis…

byFaraz Shauketaly27/09/201827/09/2018
PM calls on private sector to get involved in education reform
BUSINESSMain Story

PM calls on private sector to get involved in education reform

By Charumini de Silva Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday (14 September) called on the private sector to set up…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/09/201817/09/2018
Sri Lanka PM hopeful of strong economy after three difficult years
LOCAL

Sri Lanka PM hopeful of strong economy after three difficult years

Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says after three difficult years the government is initiating an accelerated development and methodically…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/08/2018
Chinese stable economic performance good news to Sri Lanka – Cheng Xueyuan
BUSINESS

Chinese stable economic performance good news to Sri Lanka – Cheng Xueyuan

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan issuing a press release has stated that the stable performance of Chinese economy…

byFaraz Shauketaly30/07/2018
ITC hails SL trade policies, but counsels faster pace
BUSINESSMain Story

ITC hails SL trade policies, but counsels faster pace

By Charumini de Silva Strong commitment by the public and private sectors to increase capacity of local exports and improve…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/07/201824/07/2018
Govt. gets aggressive on ports as pivot
BUSINESSMain Story

Govt. gets aggressive on ports as pivot

By Nisthar Cassim Hot on the heels of concluding the landmark revamp of Hambantota Port, the Government is unleashing a…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/07/2018
Sri Lanka PM aims to develop the country rapidly next two years
LOCAL

Sri Lanka PM aims to develop the country rapidly next two years

Prime Minister Rani Wickremesinghe says his aim is to develop the country rapidly and Rs. 160 -200 billion will be…

byFaraz Shauketaly02/07/2018
CB Chief tells global equity investors time to focus on SL
BUSINESSMain Story

CB Chief tells global equity investors time to focus on SL

Says post-stabilisation phase new framework for strengthening economy in motion Insists economy has potential to grow by over 5% Tells…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/05/2018
IMF satisfied with SL but urges greater progress
BUSINESSMain Story

IMF satisfied with SL but urges greater progress

End-December 2017 quantitative performance criteria under three-year Extended Fund Facility program met Says Govt. has successfully advanced fiscal consolidation and strengthened international…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/04/201823/04/2018

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