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Global Dynamics in the Next Decade

The premier economic forum, the Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES) 2019 will discuss the global economy in the morning session of Day 01.  In a session focused on the Global Dynamics in the next Decade, the current discourse in the global environment will be discussed.  These mostly centre on trade wars, Brexit, and the next…

(0)Comments | August 18, 2019 1:24 pm

Mahindra inaugurates its 1st automotive assembly plant in Sri Lanka

Collaborates with Ideal Motors, commits towards built in Sri Lanka products and competencies   Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the US$ 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, Saturday (17) expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of its local automotive assembly plant at  Welipenna, near Colombo, Sri Lanka. Christened Mahindra Ideal Lanka Pvt Ltd this…

(0)Comments | August 18, 2019 12:21 pm

Sri Lanka shares hit one-week closing low; rupee steady

Reuters – Sri Lankan shares on Friday hit their lowest close in a week as investors remained on the sidelines and sought more clarity after the main opposition party, seeking to capitalise on public clamour for a decisive leader, named a hardline former defence chief as presidential candidate. ** The benchmark stock index ended down…

(0)Comments | August 18, 2019 11:40 am

The Bugatti La Voiture Noire, the World’s Most Expensive Car, Will Make Its U.S. Debut at Concours d’Elegance

Still no word on who bought the $18.7 million hypercar, but you can see it up close in Pebble Beach next week.   Serious car collectors know that Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, the industry’s most prestigious show, is where you go if you want to see the world’s rarest automobiles. And because of that, there…

(0)Comments | August 16, 2019 1:10 pm

Sri Lanka to raise $500m via Samurai bonds – CBSL Governor

Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy noted that the government will soon issue Request for Proposals to raise $500 million via Samurai bonds, which will be used to boost reserves and finance debt repayment. “We are about to call for RFPs for the $ 500 million Samurai bond. For that, the tender board has to…

(0)Comments | August 16, 2019 12:28 pm

High Commissioner Fernando calls on Governor and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando requested the Andhra Pradesh State Government to support and facilitate the expansion of Sri Lanka’s investment “Brandix Apparel City” located in Vishakhapatnam, and liaise with Sri Lanka to develop tourism both ways. The High Commissioner made these requests when he called on the Governor of Andhra Pradesh…

(0)Comments | August 16, 2019 12:00 pm

ADB approves $160m loan to modernize, improve efficiency of Sri Lanka’s Railway Sector

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $160 million loan to modernize the operations and improve the efficiency of Sri Lanka Railways, the country’s railway operator, by upgrading its infrastructure and technical capacity. This is ADB’s first loan in Sri Lanka’s railway sector. “There is a need to improve public transportation in Sri Lanka…

(0)Comments | August 16, 2019 10:39 am

Sri Lanka shares end lower on profit-taking; rupee weakens

(Reuters) – Sri Lankan shares closed weaker on Thursday as investors locked in profits after the recent rally in financial and industrial stocks, while the rupee edged down on importer dollar demand. ** The benchmark stock index ended down 0.54% at 5,917.15, from its highest close since July 30. The index posted gains of 0.82%…

(0)Comments | August 16, 2019 9:55 am

Pan Asia Bank’s suspension as Primary Dealer extended

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, acting in terms of the Regulations made under the Registered Stock and Securities Ordinance and the Local Treasury Bills Ordinance, has decided to extend the suspension of business and activities of the Primary Dealer Unit of Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC) for a period…

(0)Comments | August 15, 2019 5:50 pm

Hemas Hospitals opens a state-of-the-art laboratory in Seychelles

  The first Sri Lankan hospital chain to offer laboratory services overseas The facility offers a test menu of over 3,000 investigations for Seychelles nationals Mobile app to access and maintain patient records Hemas Hospitals, the first and only hospital chain in Sri Lanka to have been accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards…

(0)Comments | August 15, 2019 4:07 pm

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