Forex Market

Sri Lanka Rupee Opens Weaker Against Dollar; Bond Yields Steady

On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee opened weaker at 293.00/15 against the US dollar, according to dealers, while bond yields remained steady across various.

  • November 4, 2024
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Economics

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.

  • November 4, 2024
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Travel

Enter Air Launches New Charter Flights from Poland to Sri Lanka

Enter Air, the largest private airline operating in Poland, has officially commenced flight services connecting Warsaw to Colombo, Sri Lanka. This new route,.

  • November 1, 2024
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Travel

Public Urged to Apply for Passports Only for Urgent Needs

Cabinet spokesperson and Minister Vijitha Herath has urged the public to apply for passports at the Department of Immigration and Emigration only for.

  • October 30, 2024
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Tech

Asia Foundation APAC Cybersecurity Fund Boosts MSME Cyber Resilience in Sri Lanka

The Asia Foundation, backed by a $15 million Google.org grant, recently launched the APAC Cybersecurity Fund in Colombo to bolster the cybersecurity capabilities.

  • October 30, 2024
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Tech

Colombo Port City to Become South Asia’s Leading Hub for IT and BPO Firms

The Sri Lankan government is setting the stage for Colombo Port City to become a global hub for IT and Business Process Outsourcing.

  • October 29, 2024
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Forex Market

Sri Lankan Rupee Opens Weaker at 293.70/75 to US Dollar, Bond Yields Steady

Sri Lanka’s rupee opened slightly weaker against the US dollar on Tuesday, trading at 293.70/75 compared to 293.60/70 the previous day, according to.

  • October 29, 2024
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Finance

Sri Lanka Investigates Rice Mill Stocks Amid Rising Prices and Food Tax

Sri Lanka’s Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has initiated investigations at several rice mills in the Polonnaruwa district, collecting data on rice stocks following.

  • October 29, 2024
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Policy and Regulation

Sri Lanka Implements Ban on Transport and Sale of African Swine Fever Infected Pigs

Sri Lanka has issued a gazette notice banning the transport, slaughter, and sale of pigs infected with African Swine Fever (ASF) as part.

  • October 29, 2024
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