Category: Economy and Markets
Sri Lanka official reserves at USD9.3Bn : Rupee depreciated by 5.0-pct by Aug 2018
Aug 28, 2018 (LBO) – The Central Bank of Sri Lanka said reflecting developments in the domestic and global foreign exchange markets, the Sri Lankan rupee depreciated by 5.0 percent during the year up to 27 August 2018 against the US dollar. Furthermore, reflecting cross currency movements, the Sri Lankan rupee depreciated against the euro, […]
STAX presents research on investment and FTA potential at SL-Singapore business council
Aug 27, 2018 (LBO) – Local research consultancy, STAX presented an overall view of key challenges in investment, potential opportunities for investment and growth, and the significance of the Sri Lanka Singapore free trade agreement, recently. Drawing on STAX’s extensive research capabilities and experience operating in the Singaporean market, Manager Firaz Markar presented an overall […]
Foreign investor bond exodus nears $ 300mn; Colombo stocks close week near multiyear lows
August 25, 2018 (LBO) – The Colombo Stock Exchange ended the week near unchanged as indices approach key technical levels. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) finished near unchanged for the week 6052, while the S&P SL 20 closed near unchanged at 3212. Brokers indicate that the 6000 level on the ASPI is being closely […]
Sri Lanka Govt gives Cabinet nod to increase subsidy for rubber planting
Aug 23, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s cabinet of Ministers has given the go ahead for increasing subsidies given to farmers for planting rubber in a bid to increase productivity in the industry, a statement said. The subsidy for new planting will be doubled to 300,000 rupees a hectare and the subsidy for replanting will […]
New Executive Director at Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute (LKI)
August 22, 2018 (LBO) – Dr. Ganeshan Wignaraja has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKI). The institute is Sri Lanka’s premier think tank, named after Sri Lanka’s long time Tamil Foreign Minister who was assassinated by the LTTE. Official statement follows: “LKI’s […]
Sri Lanka July inflation up to 3.4-pct
Aug 22, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI),on year on year is 3.4 percent in July 2018 compared to 2.5 percent in June 2018 , the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) said. Y on Y inflation of food group has increased from 0.5 percent […]
” weak 1Q results reflect seasonality: Fitch Ratings
Aug 21, 2018 (LBO) – Fitch Ratings said the weakness in Sri Lanka-based diversified conglomerate Hemas Holdings first-quarter financial results is temporary and is mainly due to the cash flow seasonality of its new school stationary business.The agency expects Hemas’ performance to improve during the remainder of the fiscal year to end 31 March 2019 […]
Melstacorp to enter into health care industry in Sri Lanka
Aug 21, 2018 (LBO) – Melstacorp is to enter into the healthcare industry in Sri Lanka shortly through the subsidiaries incorporated to undertake such activities, the company said in a stock exchange filing. This would involve management of hospitals, operating diagnostics centers and involvement in related healthcare institutions as and when the opportunity arises. Diversified […]
eChannelling launches its digital services at District Hospitals in Sri Lanka
Aug 21, 2018 (LBO) – A Fully-owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom, e-Channelling PLC recently launched its service at Ampara General Hospital marking it as the first district Hospital in Sri Lanka to have the service. The company said the facility will be launched islandwide in the future as a national endeavor to revolutionize the healthcare […]
Office space demand and long term optimism for apartments to drive real-estate market
Aug 21, 2018 (LBO) – It is clear that Sri Lanka has enjoyed a sustained growth in the supply of high-end luxury apartments.By 2016 and when calculated the number of developments that have been approved or are currently under construction, then the number of units will top 14,000 by 2020, the 2018 Research Intelligence Unit […]
Moody’s Investors Service annual credit analysis assigns Sri Lanka B1 Negative
Aug 17, 2018 (LBO) – Moody’s Investors Service says that the credit profile of the Government of Sri Lanka (B1 negative) is supported by the authorities’ progress in implementing reforms, which entail fiscal consolidation and a build-up of foreign exchange reserves. The agency said a rating upgrade is unlikely for Sri Lanka and they would even consider […]
Central Bank to assist “Enterprise Sri Lanka” loan programme with training
Aug 17, 2018 (LBO) – Finance Ministry is to conduct training programs for all new entrepreneurs covered under the “Enterprise Sri Lanka” loan programme, district wise, along with the Central Bank officials.The decision was taken at a meeting held yesterday between the Finance Ministry, the Central Bank and the Heads of Bank of Ceylon, Peoples […]