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Monkey business delays Sri Lanka's wildlife survey

Money · Sri Lanka

Monkey business delays Sri Lanka's wildlife survey

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Sri Lanka is withholding the results of a survey of crop-destroying wildlife, including monkeys and peacocks, because data collected from some farmers appeared unrealistic, a minister said on Monday.See the Story

Sri Lanka Inks Restructured Bilateral Debt Deal with France

Economy · Colombo

Sri Lanka Inks Restructured Bilateral Debt Deal with France

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has signed an agreement with France to reschedule a debt stock of 390 million euros until 2042 with a 5 year grace period and a cap on original interest rates. The bilateral agreement was signed by Ministry Secretary K M Mahinda Siriwardana and William Roos, Assistant Secretary, Multilateral Affairs, Trade and Development Policies Department, Directorate-general of the Treasury, on behalf of the Government of French Repub…See the Story

Sri Lanka seeks Bangladeshi investment in pharma sector - LankaXpress

Trade · Colombo

Sri Lanka seeks Bangladeshi investment in pharma sector - LankaXpress

Sri Lanka has urged Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to invest in its growing pharmaceutical sector and explore new opportunities in export-oriented industries, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral trade ties. The call was made during a business plenary session titled “Sri Lanka & Bangladesh Economic Ties: Building Bridges for Growth,” held at the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in Colombo on June 18, according to a press release. Aroun…See the Story

Sri Lanka stocks recover, pushed by diversified conglomerates, banks

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka stocks recovered losses on Friday pushed by banks and diversified conglomerates, brokers said. The ASPI marginally rose 1.60 percent, or 269.74 points to close at 17,087.95; while the S&P SL20 moved 1.60 percent, or 80.13 points up, to 5,099.28. The ASPI was pushed up by Ceylinco Holdings, which ended 98.25 rupees stronger at 3,148.25; Sampath Bank, which moved 2.25 rupees to 121.25; Hayleys which ended 4.75 rupees higher…Stock Markets · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka Seeks Stronger Private Sector Ties with Bangladesh to Boost Trade and Investment - LNW Lanka News Web

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra has underscored Sri Lanka’s keen interest in deepening private sector cooperation with Bangladesh, emphasizing its importance for enhancing bilateral trade and investment. The remarks came during a meeting with a visiting business delegation from the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), led by its President Taskeen Ahmed, held in Colombo, according to an official press release. Deputy…Trade · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka stocks fall 1.48-pct as US wavers on brink of war

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s stock market closed down 1.48 percent on Thursday, as US president Donald Trump kept the world guessing on whether the US will officially enter the Israel war with Iran. The ASPI was down 1.48 percent, or 253.23 points, at 16,818.21. The S&P SL20 was down 1.48 percent, or 75.16 points, at 5,019.15. Turnover declined to 3.3 million rupees. Share volume dropped to 139,353,604 from 181,239,532 in the previous session. The …Donald Trump · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka stocks fall after volatile session, as Middle East war intensifies

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s stocks fell on Tuesday as uncertainty about the escalating Middle East war situation spooked investors, brokers said. The All Share Price Index was down 0.45 percent, or 78.24 points, at 17,281.95; while the S&P SL20 was down 0.07 percent, or 3.74 points, at 5,151.74. “The main reason was the rising uncertainty as the global war situation intensifies,” Ranjan Ranatunga, Assistant Vice President – Research at First Capit…Stock Markets · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka vows economic sovereignty by 2028

IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dr. Gita Gopinath with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared that by 2028, Sri Lanka will have laid the foundation for a stable and self-reliant economy, one capable of independently meeting its external debt obligations. President Dissanayake made this statement while delivering the keynote address at the international conference “Sri Lanka’s Road …IMF · Sri Lanka See the Story

Sri Lanka GDP grows 4.8-pct in the first quarter 2025

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s gross domestic product expanded 4.8 percent in the first quarter of 2025, despite a contraction in agriculture helped by exchange rate stability and lower rates, the state statistics office said. The agriculture sector contracted 0.7 percent in the first quarter. Industry grew 9.7 percent with manufacturing up 9.6 percent and construction up 10.7 percent. Services were up 2.9 percent, with financial services up 14.6 per…Agriculture · Sri Lanka See the Story

Four Sri Lankans Injured in Israel-Iran Unrest

COLOMBO (News 1st): The number of Sri Lankans injured due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has risen to four, according to the latest u - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.Cricket · Colombo See the Story

Sri Lanka leader focuses on global trade threats to island’s economy at IMF discussion

IMF First Deputy Managing Director Dr. Gita Gopinath with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the visiting delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), including First Deputy Managing Director Dr. Gita Gopinath, this morning (June 16) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. During the meeting, President Dissanayake expressed his gratitude to the IMF for its continued …Economy · Sri Lanka See the Story

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