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Central Industries geared to face the PE pipe demand

Manufacturer and marketer for “National PVC”, a leading brand of PVC, and for the “Krypton” brand of electrical switches and sockets, Central Industries Chairman G.S.N. Peiris in the latest annual review of the company says that the company is fully geared to face the demand for PE pipes. “In order to benefit from the expected…

(0)Comments | July 4, 2018 5:20 am

Sri Lankan rupee slips; dollar selling by state bank caps fall

Reuters – The Sri Lankan rupee edged lower for a second straight session on Tuesday in moderate trade, as importer dollar demand outpaced inflows from inward remittances, while a state bank helped ease downward pressure by selling the U.S. currency, dealers said. The rupee ended at 158.50/60 per dollar, compared with Monday’s close of 158.35/45….

(0)Comments | July 4, 2018 5:04 am

Jobs a binding constraint to SL’s growth, Youth Entrepreneurs shouldn’t fear failure – World Bank

Despite the domestic cultural belief that many Sri Lankans said to be of Entrepreneurial Spirit and Tech Savvy for Centuries, a recent a forum where the ‘Sri Lanka Development Update’ was presented by the World Bank’s Country Director for Sri Lanka and Maldives Idah Z. Pswarayi-Riddihough had pointed out that Sri Lankan youth who want…

(0)Comments | July 3, 2018 4:14 pm

71st World Health Assembly concludes, shedding no light upon asbestos or related diseases

One of the world’s biggest health summits – the 71st World Health Assembly (WHA) recently concluded its annual summit in Geneva, graced by the newly appointed Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanomrank. Comprising 196 countries, WHA sits at the helm of the World Health Organization (WHO) and plays a pivotal…

(0)Comments | July 3, 2018 2:54 pm

Females outerperformed Males in all assessments – British Council English Impact Survey reveals

The British Council announced the findings of its English Impact Survey – an evaluation of English Language capabilities amongst students in schools across Sri Lanka. At the presentation, invitees were given access to statistics as well as to conclusions drawn from the report which was conducted for the first time, and on a global scale….

(0)Comments | July 3, 2018 12:31 pm

Sri Lankan rupee edges lower on thin importer dollar demand

Reuters – The Sri Lankan rupee closed slightly weaker on Monday in dull trade as thin dollar demand from importers and banks outpaced little inflows from inward remittances, dealers said. The rupee ended at 158.35/45 per dollar, compared with Friday’s close of 158.20/35. “It was a dull day and we saw some importer dollar demand….

(0)Comments | July 3, 2018 9:54 am

Sri Lanka improves ranking on JLL’s Global Transparency Index

Global real estate consultancy Jones Lang La Salle (JLL) launched the 10th edition of the Global Real Estate Transparency Index this month. Sri Lanka ranked 66 out of 100 economies this year, improving from its 2016 debut ranking of 69. With peers Myanmar improving by 22 places to rank at 73, and Vietnam ranking at…

(0)Comments | July 2, 2018 4:28 pm

Commercial Bank announces appointments of new MD and COO

S. Renganathan succeeds retiring Jegan Durairatnam; Sanath Manatunge takes his place in smooth succession at the top The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has announced the appointments of Messrs Sivakrishnarajah Renganathan and Sanath Manatunge, two career bankers who have served the Bank for 37 years and 29 years respectively, as Managing Director and Chief Operating…

(0)Comments | July 2, 2018 4:18 pm

CPC introduces globally accepted low emission Euro 4 fuel to the market

Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) launched European Emission Standard Euro 4 fuel on Monday 2nd July 2018. The introduction of Euro 4 fuel to the local energy sector will propel the Government’s vision to transform its core energy products to meet the European Emission Standards. The highly efficient Euro 4 fuel will substitute the existing 95…

(0)Comments | July 2, 2018 1:51 pm

Swarnamahal Financial stocks trading suspended

Colombo Stock Exchange in a disclosure today (02) early morning notified investors that trading of the stock counter Swarnamahal Financial Services (SFS.N0000) has been suspended in terms of CSE Listing Rule 7.10.7 (i) and due to Non Compliance with Corporate Governance Rules 7.10.2 (a), 7.10.5 (a),7.10.6 (a).

(0)Comments | July 2, 2018 10:47 am

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