Sri Lankan Rupee Closes Stronger at 293.15/20 Against Dollar, Bond Yields Rise
Sri Lanka’s rupee appreciated on Tuesday, closing at 293.15/20 against the US dollar, up from the previous day’s rate of 293.45/55, according to
Bond Yields
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News Summary: 8th of October 2024
Economics ADB Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka’s Development A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Country Director Takafumi Kadono,
Insurance
Nawaloka Hospitals Partners with NITF to Enhance Healthcare for Agrahara Members
Nawaloka Hospitals PLC has strengthened its commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centric care by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Insurance
Economics
Hambantota Port Sees 40% Increase in Vehicle Handling
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) experienced a remarkable 40% increase in the handling of roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vehicles between the second and third quarters
Finance
Hareendra Dissabandara Takes Office as Chairman of Sri Lanka SEC
Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka. Dissabandara has
Markets
Current Gold Prices in Sri Lanka (8th October 2024)
As of 8th October 2024, the price of 22-carat gold in Sri Lanka is Rs. 200,750 for 8 grams (1 pawn). For those
Bond Yields
Sri Lanka Rupee Steady at 293.40/50; Bond Yields Remain Stable
Sri Lanka’s rupee opened at 293.40/50 against the US dollar on Tuesday, maintaining a flat position from the previous day’s close of 293.45/55,
Economics
Plantation Workers Set to Get Revised Daily Wage of Rs. 1,350 from October 10
Plantation sector workers in Sri Lanka are set to receive a revised daily minimum wage of Rs. 1,350, effective October 10. This increase
Economics
ADB Pledges Continued Support for Sri Lanka’s Development
A delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Country Director Takafumi Kadono, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday to reaffirm
Economics
World Bank Signs $200 Million Deal to Support Sri Lanka’s Economic Reforms
The World Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka signed the Second Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO) yesterday,