Economics

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Economics

Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2024: Driving Transformational Growth Through Sound Policies

The 24th edition of the Sri Lanka Economic Summit (SLES), organized by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, is set to take place on.

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NCCSL Congratulates New Government, Supports MSME Growth

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) President, Deepal Nelson, extended congratulations to the newly appointed Government, emphasizing the trust and.

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Aitken Spence Reports 10.4% Growth in EBITDA to Reach Rs. 8.9 Billion in 1H25

Aitken Spence PLC, a leading diversified conglomerate, announced a strong financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year 2025. The company.

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Sri Lanka’s Rupee to Remain Resilient, SLBA Chief Says

Sri Lanka’s rupee is expected to remain stable on a ‘very comfortable terrain’ in the coming years, with gross foreign exchange reserves forecast.

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Policy Shifts in Sri Lanka’s Construction Sector After Polls

Sri Lanka’s construction sector is expected to undergo significant changes under the leadership of new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the leftist National.

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Economic Sentiment Rises as Business Confidence Rebounds – Survey

The latest edition of LMD, a leading business magazine, reveals a significant boost in economic sentiment following Sri Lanka’s recent presidential election. The.

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Sri Lanka’s Pharmaceutical Sector Shows Signs of Growth After Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka’s pharmaceutical sector is beginning to show signs of recovery, with sales starting to grow after the country’s severe currency crisis in.

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Private Sector Credit Demand Slows in September, But Remains Resilient

Private sector credit demand showed signs of slowing in September, falling short of the recent high recorded in August, according to data from.

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CPC Reports Profit Decline Amid Falling Oil Import Costs

Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reported a steep decline in profits for the first half of 2024, with net earnings.

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