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Sustainable Dairy Development: A Value Chain Approach

The dairy industry of Sri Lanka is in a transitional stage. The newly emerging large and medium scale dairy operations may convert dairy from livelihood operation to a profitable industry. Accommodation of local production in the market chain has become a challenge. Therefore, the development of infrastructure such as milk collecting networks, facilities for value…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 3:24 pm

Turkey emerges to be the No. 1 buyer of Sri Lankan Tea in 2019

From being second-largest importer of Sri Lankan Tea or renowned Ceylon Tea in 2018, – Turkey has emerged As Sri Lanka’s number one tea importer which was reflected in the January – November 2019 official tea export statistics released by the Sri Lanka Tea Board recently. Turkey was number 2 to Iraq in 2018 but…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 3:09 pm

Multiple Cruise Lines Suspend Chinese Sailings

Citing urgent guidelines from the Chinese goverment to combat the spread of the coronavirus, Costa Crociere, MSC, Royal Caribbean and Genting Cruise Lines have immediately suspended cruise operations in mainland China. Costa has cancelled sailings on the Serena for Jan. 25 and 31; the Atlantica on Jan. 27 and 31; the Venezia on Jan 26….

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 1:51 pm

Shares, oil slide as China virus fears intensify; yen, Treasuries in demand

TOKYO (Reuters) – Stocks tumbled on Monday as investors grew increasingly anxious about the economic impact of China’s spreading virus outbreak, with demand spiking for safe-haven assets such as the Japanese yen and Treasury notes. Japan’s Nikkei average .N225 suffered a steep 1.8% loss, on track for the biggest one-day fall in three weeks. U.S. S&P 500…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 10:57 am

Lanka IOC posts Rs.490mn net profit in December quarter

Sri Lanka’s Indian Oil Company (IOC) owned fuel retailer Lanka IOC has posted a net profit of Rs.489.75 million for the December quarter from Rs.986.8 million loss a year earlier, the interim financial accounts released to the Colombo bourse showed. The firm has posted 92 cents in earnings per share. For the nine months ending…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 10:28 am

HNB Finance to be listed under CSE

The Colombo Stock Exchange has approved in principle the application for the listing of ordinary voting shares and ordinary non-voting shares of HNB Finance Limited on the Diri Savi Board. Accordingly, ordinary voting shares will be listed by way of an offer for sale and non-voting shares by way of introduction. HNB Finance Limited is…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 6:22 am

SriLankan Airlines facilitates return of Sri Lankan students in China

Acting swiftly on the instructions of His Excellency the President, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in the light of the Coronavirus pandemic, SriLankan Airlines has taken steps to facilitate the return home of Sri Lankan students who are currently in China. The National Carrier is immediately providing a 50% discount to students who wish to return on the…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 5:59 am

Coronavirus: Could it damage the global economy?

China is struggling with a new virus that has already killed more than 20 people. It is a serious health issue. The World Health Organization has called it an emergency for China, though not for the world, not so far at least. Inevitably, it will have economic consequences. But how severe and how far will…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 5:52 am

Huawei’s 5G Smartphone Shipment Exceeds 6.9 Million Units in 2019

Huawei, innovative smartphone manufacturer, recently announced an admirable 5G smartphone shipment sale of over 6.9 million units for the year 2019, in addition to offering end-to-end 5G solutions. The strong sales reflect Huawei’s relentless commitment to 5G R&D and reinforce Huawei’s leadership in 5G technology. In 2019, Huawei brought 5G to consumers through the launch…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 5:43 am

Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Disney Shuts Down Theme Park; Thousands Of Movie Theaters Across China Close

Topline: As Chinese authorities look for ways to contain the Wuhan coronavirus, these are all the businesses and tourist attractions that have shut their doors in response to the spreading virus that’s raised fears amid the upcoming Lunar New Year. With more than 870 people infected and 26 deaths from the coronavirus as of Friday morning,…

(0)Comments | January 27, 2020 5:08 am