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WEConnect International Hosts Key Events to Empower Sri Lankan Women Entrepreneurs

On August 4 and 5, 2024, WEConnect International, supported by the US Embassy, hosted two pivotal events in Colombo aimed at empowering women.

August 12, 2024

Stock Market

CSE Forum Explores Alternative Investments and Wealth Diversification

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently organized an awareness session titled “Creating Opportunities for Wealth Creation and Diversification” at the Hilton, Colombo. The.

August 12, 2024

Economics

Sri Lanka’s July 2024 Remittances Increase by 10.3% to $566.8 Million

Sri Lanka’s remittances surged by 10.3% to $566.8 million in July 2024, marking a significant rise from the previous year, thanks to increased.

August 12, 2024

Forex Market

Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens to 299.85/300.00 Against US Dollar

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 299.85/300.00 against the US dollar on Monday, showing improvement from its previous close of 300.00/20. Bond yields.

August 12, 2024

Finance

HNB to Raise Up to Rs12 Bn Through Debenture Issue

Hatton National Bank Plc (HNB) is set to raise up to Rs12 billion through a new debenture issue, the bank announced. The debentures,.

August 12, 2024

Economics

Sri Lanka to Raise Pension Payments to Rs6,000 in October

Sri Lanka will pay its state pensioners a total of Rs6,000 in October following opposition from the Elections Commission regarding an initial Rs3,000.

August 12, 2024

Markets

Gold Prices in Sri Lanka as of August 12, 2024

As of August 12, 2024, gold prices in Sri Lanka are as follows: Gold Unit Gold Price Gold Ounce Rs. 730,506.00 24 Carat.

August 12, 2024

Bond Yields

Sri Lankan Rupee Strengthens, Bond Yields Increase

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened stronger at 300.45/60 to the US dollar on Friday, compared to Thursday’s close of 300.80/301.05. Despite this strengthening, the.