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Sri Lanka starts million rupee 'mansion' tax, emigrants to be taxed | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka will introduce an annual tax of one million rupees on 'mansions' valued over 100 million rupees or 5,000 squar... | Sri Lanka starts million rupee 'mansion' tax, emigrants to be taxed Sri Lanka will introduce an annual tax of one million rupees on 'mansions' valued over 100 million rupees or 5,000 squar... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to impose 'super gains' tax on company profits | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka will impose a 25 percent 'super gains tax on companies earning over two billion rupees in net pr... | Sri Lanka to impose 'super gains' tax on company profits EconomyNext - Sri Lanka will impose a 25 percent 'super gains tax on companies earning over two billion rupees in net pr... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka has golden opportunity for a fresh start: Razeen Sally | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's new administration has a golden opportunity for a fresh start to rebuild international and ethnic relations ... | Sri Lanka has golden opportunity for a fresh start: Razeen Sally Sri Lanka's new administration has a golden opportunity for a fresh start to rebuild international and ethnic relations ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gives 15-pct interest on senior citizens' deposits | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka will give a special 15 percent interest rate to deposits of senior citizens in banks of up to on... | Sri Lanka gives 15-pct interest on senior citizens' deposits EconomyNext - Sri Lanka will give a special 15 percent interest rate to deposits of senior citizens in banks of up to on... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to hike state workers salaries, pensions; appeal to private employers | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said the salaries of state employees will be raised by 10,00... | Sri Lanka to hike state workers salaries, pensions; appeal to private employers EconomyNext - Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said the salaries of state employees will be raised by 10,00... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka says foreign debt higher than revealed | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said the true state of the country's foreign debt had been h... | Sri Lanka says foreign debt higher than revealed EconomyNext - Sri Lankan Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said the true state of the country's foreign debt had been h... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka cancels tax breaks given to new casinos | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new government has decided to withdraw tax concessions given to three new casino projects, Pri... | Sri Lanka cancels tax breaks given to new casinos EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new government has decided to withdraw tax concessions given to three new casino projects, Pri... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka says military 'sabotaging' post-war reconciliation | 29-Jan-15 | Defence | Sri Lanka's new government on Thursday accused the military of trying to sow unrest to sabotage its efforts to bring abo... | Sri Lanka says military 'sabotaging' post-war reconciliation Sri Lanka's new government on Thursday accused the military of trying to sow unrest to sabotage its efforts to bring abo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka budget will not raise taxes, prices: minister | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's government will not raise taxes or prices of goods in its interim budget to be presented Thurs... | Sri Lanka budget will not raise taxes, prices: minister EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's government will not raise taxes or prices of goods in its interim budget to be presented Thurs... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition leaders queries PM on Chief Justice | 29-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's opposition leader Nimal Siripala De Silva questioned Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe on the removal of M... | Sri Lanka opposition leaders queries PM on Chief Justice Sri Lanka's opposition leader Nimal Siripala De Silva questioned Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe on the removal of M... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka presents mini-budget with promise to tax 'super rich' | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake is to present a mini-budget to give handouts to state workers, pensioners... | Sri Lanka presents mini-budget with promise to tax 'super rich' Sri Lanka's Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake is to present a mini-budget to give handouts to state workers, pensioners... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka beats Burkina Faso in economic freedom, dropping 11 places | 29-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka has beaten Burkina Faso, an African nation whose president has an executive jet, to emerge ranked 101 in econo... | Sri Lanka beats Burkina Faso in economic freedom, dropping 11 places Sri Lanka has beaten Burkina Faso, an African nation whose president has an executive jet, to emerge ranked 101 in econo... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka battling corruption like China, Finance Minister says as 71,000 punished in crackdown | 29-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka is battling corruption just like China, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake had told Beijing's envoy to Colombo... | Sri Lanka battling corruption like China, Finance Minister says as 71,000 punished in crackdown Sri Lanka is battling corruption just like China, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake had told Beijing's envoy to Colombo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gets 'Facebook Lite' App: report | 28-Jan-15 | Business | EconomyNext - Social media giant Facebook has launched what's been called a stripped-down version of its mobile app, aim... | Sri Lanka gets 'Facebook Lite' App: report EconomyNext - Social media giant Facebook has launched what's been called a stripped-down version of its mobile app, aim... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Asian Hotels & Properties December net down 21-pct | 28-Jan-15 | Business | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's Asian Hotels and Properties said net profit for the quarter ended 31st December, 2014 fell 21 ... | Sri Lanka Asian Hotels & Properties December net down 21-pct EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's Asian Hotels and Properties said net profit for the quarter ended 31st December, 2014 fell 21 ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new stock market regulator takes over | 28-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Tilak Karunaratne assumed duties as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednes... | Sri Lanka's new stock market regulator takes over EconomyNext - Tilak Karunaratne assumed duties as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednes... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Graft complaint over expropriated Sri Lanka hotel tower deal | 28-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's Deputy Economic Development Minister Harsha de Silva asked the island's bribery commission to probe the expr... | Graft complaint over expropriated Sri Lanka hotel tower deal Sri Lanka's Deputy Economic Development Minister Harsha de Silva asked the island's bribery commission to probe the expr... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan shares end up on budget hopes | 28-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan shares ended higher Wednesday for the third straight trading day on expectations about the gove... | Sri Lankan shares end up on budget hopes EconomyNext - Sri Lankan shares ended higher Wednesday for the third straight trading day on expectations about the gove... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Fitch upgrades Ceylon Income Fund to 'A(lka)' | 28-Jan-15 | Bonds & Forex | EconomyNext - Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Fund Credit Quality Rating assigned to the Ceylon Income Fund to '... | Sri Lanka Fitch upgrades Ceylon Income Fund to 'A(lka)' EconomyNext - Fitch Ratings has upgraded the National Fund Credit Quality Rating assigned to the Ceylon Income Fund to '... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Supreme Court judgments involving Mohan Peiris to stand: lawyers | 28-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's Supreme Court judgements where a Chief Justice was apparently appointed illegally will stand, as defects in ... | Sri Lanka Supreme Court judgments involving Mohan Peiris to stand: lawyers Sri Lanka's Supreme Court judgements where a Chief Justice was apparently appointed illegally will stand, as defects in ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka reinstates impeached chief justice - Updated | 28-Jan-15 | Political News | COLOMBO, Jan 28, 2015 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's new president on Wednesday restored the country's former chief justice after s... | Sri Lanka reinstates impeached chief justice - Updated COLOMBO, Jan 28, 2015 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's new president on Wednesday restored the country's former chief justice after s... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ports minister probes corruption charges | 28-Jan-15 | Logistics | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Arjuna Ranatunga said the government has launched... | Sri Lanka ports minister probes corruption charges EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new Minister of Ports, Shipping and Aviation Arjuna Ranatunga said the government has launched... | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka insists on removing trade barriers for new deal with India | 28-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's Commerce Ministry has told India that a new trade deal to strengthen economic ties between th... | Sri Lanka insists on removing trade barriers for new deal with India EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's Commerce Ministry has told India that a new trade deal to strengthen economic ties between th... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka seen needing maritime reforms to exploit emerging prospects | 28-Jan-15 | Logistics | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's maritime industry is at a critical juncture with new ports able to handle the region's burgeon... | Sri Lanka seen needing maritime reforms to exploit emerging prospects EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's maritime industry is at a critical juncture with new ports able to handle the region's burgeon... | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Further monetary loosening in Sri Lanka is not necessary: HSBC | 28-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka does not need further monetary loosening since lending rates are at record lows, with higher state spending ex... | Further monetary loosening in Sri Lanka is not necessary: HSBC Sri Lanka does not need further monetary loosening since lending rates are at record lows, with higher state spending ex... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gets second visit by UK Foreign Office Minister | 27-Jan-15 | Defence | EconomyNext - The United Kingdom's Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will pay a second visit to Sri Lanka from 28-30 Ja... | Sri Lanka gets second visit by UK Foreign Office Minister EconomyNext - The United Kingdom's Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will pay a second visit to Sri Lanka from 28-30 Ja... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka probes political links to drug kingpin | 27-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's police said Tuesday they were investigating whether a man who confessed to smuggling over 1,000 kilos of her... | Sri Lanka probes political links to drug kingpin Sri Lanka's police said Tuesday they were investigating whether a man who confessed to smuggling over 1,000 kilos of her... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan shares end up 0.7-pct | 27-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan shares rose strongly Tuesday to end up 0.7 percent as the central bank kept benchmark interest ... | Sri Lankan shares end up 0.7-pct EconomyNext - Sri Lankan shares rose strongly Tuesday to end up 0.7 percent as the central bank kept benchmark interest ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka should grow at 10 to 12-pct a year: CB Governor | 27-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka should be looking at economic growth of 10 to 12 percent after the war with private sector being given more sp... | Sri Lanka should grow at 10 to 12-pct a year: CB Governor Sri Lanka should be looking at economic growth of 10 to 12 percent after the war with private sector being given more sp... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka CB Governor not worried about drop in forex reserves | 27-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's recent drop in forex reserves were partly due to election related events and a decline in global demand and ... | Sri Lanka CB Governor not worried about drop in forex reserves Sri Lanka's recent drop in forex reserves were partly due to election related events and a decline in global demand and ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans sovereign bond in February: CB Governor | 27-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka is planning a sovereign bond sale in February after a revised budget for 2015 is presented by a new administra... | Sri Lanka plans sovereign bond in February: CB Governor Sri Lanka is planning a sovereign bond sale in February after a revised budget for 2015 is presented by a new administra... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka keeps rates unchanged amid lower inflation | 27-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka kept policy rates unchanged amid stronger as inflation remained low, the Central Bank said, despite heavy rece... | Sri Lanka keeps rates unchanged amid lower inflation Sri Lanka kept policy rates unchanged amid stronger as inflation remained low, the Central Bank said, despite heavy rece... | NEGATIVE | Other |
China is not the only girl on the beach: Sri Lanka finance minister | 27-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka is not solely dependent on projects funded by China for growth and economic links with other regions can take ... | China is not the only girl on the beach: Sri Lanka finance minister Sri Lanka is not solely dependent on projects funded by China for growth and economic links with other regions can take ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new central bank governor assumes duties | 26-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's new Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran assumed duties Monday. | Sri Lanka's new central bank governor assumes duties Sri Lanka's new Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran assumed duties Monday. | POSITIVE | Other |
SriLankan Airlines to run on strictly commercial basis - minister | 26-Jan-15 | Aviation | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new Minister of Ports and Shipping, Arjuna Ranatunga, has pledged that the loss-making nationa... | SriLankan Airlines to run on strictly commercial basis - minister EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new Minister of Ports and Shipping, Arjuna Ranatunga, has pledged that the loss-making nationa... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka's Citrus Leisure settles beach front claim for Rs80mn | 26-Jan-15 | Business | EconomyNext - Citrus Leisure has paid another 80 million rupees to settle the dispute over its claim to a prime beach pr... | Sri Lanka's Citrus Leisure settles beach front claim for Rs80mn EconomyNext - Citrus Leisure has paid another 80 million rupees to settle the dispute over its claim to a prime beach pr... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan share turnover hits eight-month low | 26-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan shares closed marginally higher in thin and choppy trade Monday with turnover sinking to an eig... | Sri Lankan share turnover hits eight-month low EconomyNext - Sri Lankan shares closed marginally higher in thin and choppy trade Monday with turnover sinking to an eig... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan share investors advised not to panic | 26-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan investors have been advised by stock brokers not to panic owing to short-term uncertainty cause... | Sri Lankan share investors advised not to panic EconomyNext - Sri Lankan investors have been advised by stock brokers not to panic owing to short-term uncertainty cause... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka urged by India to focus more on investments, services | 26-Jan-15 | Defence | EconomyNext - India's envoy in Sri Lanka has urged a greater focus on investments and services between the two neighbour... | Sri Lanka urged by India to focus more on investments, services EconomyNext - India's envoy in Sri Lanka has urged a greater focus on investments and services between the two neighbour... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka borrowings from banking system sharply higher for third month: data | 26-Jan-15 | Banking | Sri Lanka's state, SOEs and businesses have borrowed 108.9 billion rupees in November 2014, amid falling forex reserves,... | Sri Lanka borrowings from banking system sharply higher for third month: data Sri Lanka's state, SOEs and businesses have borrowed 108.9 billion rupees in November 2014, amid falling forex reserves,... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka wants professional management at SOEs: finance minister | 26-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka wants professional management at state enterprises and no policy decision has been taken on privatization, Fin... | Sri Lanka wants professional management at SOEs: finance minister Sri Lanka wants professional management at state enterprises and no policy decision has been taken on privatization, Fin... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Ports Authority gets new Board | 26-Jan-15 | Logistics | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new government has revamped the board of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority under which some of the... | Sri Lanka Ports Authority gets new Board EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new government has revamped the board of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority under which some of the... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, Maldives in sea cucumber farming JV | 25-Jan-15 | Agriculture | EconomyNext - A visiting Maldivian government delegation has said it wants to promote a bilateral joint venture in Sri L... | Sri Lanka, Maldives in sea cucumber farming JV EconomyNext - A visiting Maldivian government delegation has said it wants to promote a bilateral joint venture in Sri L... | POSITIVE | Agricultural Raw Materials |
Sri Lanka doctors to be fined for prescribing drugs from reputed firms | 25-Jan-15 | Business | Sri Lanka's doctors who prescribe drugs brands made by firms based in countries with stricter drug regulatory environmen... | Sri Lanka doctors to be fined for prescribing drugs from reputed firms Sri Lanka's doctors who prescribe drugs brands made by firms based in countries with stricter drug regulatory environmen... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka ends regimentation, militarization of education system | 24-Jan-15 | Defence | Sri Lanka's new government said Saturday it is scrapping compulsory military training for school teachers and undergradu... | Sri Lanka ends regimentation, militarization of education system Sri Lanka's new government said Saturday it is scrapping compulsory military training for school teachers and undergradu... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Watawala Plantations December net down 20-pct | 24-Jan-15 | Agriculture | Sri Lanka's Watawala Plantations said net profit for the December 2014 quarter fell 20 percent to 147 million rupees fro... | Sri Lanka Watawala Plantations December net down 20-pct Sri Lanka's Watawala Plantations said net profit for the December 2014 quarter fell 20 percent to 147 million rupees fro... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka forex reserves down to US$8.3bn, BOP surplus shrinks | 24-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's forex reserves fell to 8.3 billion US dollars in November 2014, down from 8.8 billion US dollars in October,... | Sri Lanka forex reserves down to US$8.3bn, BOP surplus shrinks Sri Lanka's forex reserves fell to 8.3 billion US dollars in November 2014, down from 8.8 billion US dollars in October,... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka budget carrier offers pilot training | 24-Jan-15 | Aviation | EconomyNext - Mihin Lanka, Sri Lanka’s loss-making state-run budget carrier, has launched an international pilot ... | Sri Lanka budget carrier offers pilot training EconomyNext - Mihin Lanka, Sri Lanka’s loss-making state-run budget carrier, has launched an international pilot ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Chief Justice grilled over coup claims | 23-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's chief justice was questioned by criminal investigators Friday following allegations that he tried to help th... | Sri Lanka Chief Justice grilled over coup claims Sri Lanka's chief justice was questioned by criminal investigators Friday following allegations that he tried to help th... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Arjuna Mahendran appointed as Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor | 23-Jan-15 | Economy | Arjuna Mahendran, an international banker has been appointed Governor of Sri Lanka's Central Bank, the president's offic... | Arjuna Mahendran appointed as Sri Lanka Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, an international banker has been appointed Governor of Sri Lanka's Central Bank, the president's offic... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka November 2014 exports down 11-pct | 23-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's exports fell almost 11 percent to 921 million US dollars in November 2014 from a year ago main... | Sri Lanka November 2014 exports down 11-pct EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's exports fell almost 11 percent to 921 million US dollars in November 2014 from a year ago main... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka finds some missing presidential limos: police | 23-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's police Friday seized a fleet of more than 50 state-owned vehicles, including bullet-proof limousines, that w... | Sri Lanka finds some missing presidential limos: police Sri Lanka's police Friday seized a fleet of more than 50 state-owned vehicles, including bullet-proof limousines, that w... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka MTD Walkers says northern power unit not polluting wells | 23-Jan-15 | Energy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's MTD Walkers rejected allegations its thermal power unit in northern Jaffna was releasing waste... | Sri Lanka MTD Walkers says northern power unit not polluting wells EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's MTD Walkers rejected allegations its thermal power unit in northern Jaffna was releasing waste... | NEGATIVE | Other |
No intention of leaving Sri Lanka: ex-CB Governor Nivard Cabraal | 23-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's former Central Bank Governor said he had no intention of leaving the country amid reports that authorities h... | No intention of leaving Sri Lanka: ex-CB Governor Nivard Cabraal Sri Lanka's former Central Bank Governor said he had no intention of leaving the country amid reports that authorities h... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka female entrepreneurship in focus | 23-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - A Sri Lankan women's trade chamber has urged the new government to give more emphasis to female entreprene... | Sri Lanka female entrepreneurship in focus EconomyNext - A Sri Lankan women's trade chamber has urged the new government to give more emphasis to female entreprene... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka fears Chinese ocean rights claims after sea reclamation project | 23-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka is re-examining a Chinese sea reclamation project amid fears that China will lay claim to economic rights over... | Sri Lanka fears Chinese ocean rights claims after sea reclamation project Sri Lanka is re-examining a Chinese sea reclamation project amid fears that China will lay claim to economic rights over... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka power tariffs to be revised in June: minister | 23-Jan-15 | Energy | Sri Lanka's power tariffs will be revised in June following a public consultation and petroleum and gas prices would be ... | Sri Lanka power tariffs to be revised in June: minister Sri Lanka's power tariffs will be revised in June following a public consultation and petroleum and gas prices would be ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new commitment to justice reform welcomed by IBA | 23-Jan-15 | Political News | EconomyNext - The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has welcomed the new Sri Lankan... | Sri Lanka's new commitment to justice reform welcomed by IBA EconomyNext - The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) has welcomed the new Sri Lankan... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka multi-party anti-graft committee to probe past scams | 22-Jan-15 | Political News | A multi-party committee headed by Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe and another task force headed by Janat... | Sri Lanka multi-party anti-graft committee to probe past scams A multi-party committee headed by Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe and another task force headed by Janat... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gas production "continues to present challenges": Cairn | 22-Jan-15 | Energy | EconomyNext - Cairn India has hinted at difficulties in starting natural gas production from Sri Lanka's offshore Mannar... | Sri Lanka gas production "continues to present challenges": Cairn EconomyNext - Cairn India has hinted at difficulties in starting natural gas production from Sri Lanka's offshore Mannar... | POSITIVE | Other |
Revenue of Rs65bn foregone from Sri Lanka fuel price cut: minister | 22-Jan-15 | Energy | Sri Lanka's state will lose 65 billion rupees in potential revenues a year from tax cuts made to slash fuel prices, this... | Revenue of Rs65bn foregone from Sri Lanka fuel price cut: minister Sri Lanka's state will lose 65 billion rupees in potential revenues a year from tax cuts made to slash fuel prices, this... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks recover from three-week low | 22-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stock prices recovered Thursday after sinking to a three-week low with interest seen in banks, ... | Sri Lankan stocks recover from three-week low EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stock prices recovered Thursday after sinking to a three-week low with interest seen in banks, ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to boost trade and passenger traffic with India amid state visits | 22-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka and India will seek to boost air and sea travel between the two countries and also boost trade and investment ... | Sri Lanka to boost trade and passenger traffic with India amid state visits Sri Lanka and India will seek to boost air and sea travel between the two countries and also boost trade and investment ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka president's brother new chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom | 22-Jan-15 | Business | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena's brother, P. G. Kumarasingha, has been appointed the new chairm... | Sri Lanka president's brother new chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom EconomyNext - Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena's brother, P. G. Kumarasingha, has been appointed the new chairm... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's stock market named 'Most Sustainable Growth Exchange' in Asia | 22-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been named Asia's “Most Sustainable Growth Exchange†for 2014... | Sri Lanka's stock market named 'Most Sustainable Growth Exchange' in Asia EconomyNext - Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been named Asia's “Most Sustainable Growth Exchange†for 2014... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka aims to reduce drugs prices with new policy | 22-Jan-15 | Business | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new health minster said drugs prices will be reduced with the introduction of a long-awaited n... | Sri Lanka aims to reduce drugs prices with new policy EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new health minster said drugs prices will be reduced with the introduction of a long-awaited n... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka seeks IMF, Indian help to find 'billions of dollars' stashed abroad | 22-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka will seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and Reserve Bank of India track down wea... | Sri Lanka seeks IMF, Indian help to find 'billions of dollars' stashed abroad Sri Lanka will seek assistance from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and Reserve Bank of India track down wea... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka SEC chief says ‘no witch-hunt’ but will put house in order | 22-Jan-15 | Markets | null | Sri Lanka SEC chief says ‘no witch-hunt’ but will put house in order | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's biggest insurer maintains court approved business segregation | 22-Jan-15 | Finance | EconomyNext - Ceylinco Insurance, Sri Lanka's biggest insurer, has maintained it went ahead with segregation of its life... | Sri Lanka's biggest insurer maintains court approved business segregation EconomyNext - Ceylinco Insurance, Sri Lanka's biggest insurer, has maintained it went ahead with segregation of its life... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Central Bank, SEC, utilities regulator under planning ministry | 22-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka's Central Bank, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Utilities Commission has been placed und... | Sri Lanka Central Bank, SEC, utilities regulator under planning ministry Sri Lanka's Central Bank, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Utilities Commission has been placed und... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka restores rights of humiliated ex-army chief Fonseka | 22-Jan-15 | Defence | Sri Lanka's new government on Wednesday exonerated former army chief Sarath Fonseka of all charges, including treason, t... | Sri Lanka restores rights of humiliated ex-army chief Fonseka Sri Lanka's new government on Wednesday exonerated former army chief Sarath Fonseka of all charges, including treason, t... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to reopen probes on high profile political killings | 22-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's new government is to reopen investigations into the murders of a high-profile newspaper editor and two lawma... | Sri Lanka to reopen probes on high profile political killings Sri Lanka's new government is to reopen investigations into the murders of a high-profile newspaper editor and two lawma... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to manage overall budget deficit: finance minister | 22-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka will keep the overall budget deficit under control, raise revenues by clamping down on large scale untaxed alc... | Sri Lanka to manage overall budget deficit: finance minister Sri Lanka will keep the overall budget deficit under control, raise revenues by clamping down on large scale untaxed alc... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka slashes fuel prices | 21-Jan-15 | Energy | Sri Lanka has slashed fuel prices with ordinary petrol down by 33 rupees to 117 rupees a litre nd diesel down by 16 rupe... | Sri Lanka slashes fuel prices Sri Lanka has slashed fuel prices with ordinary petrol down by 33 rupees to 117 rupees a litre nd diesel down by 16 rupe... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks sink to three-week low | 21-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stock prices sank again Wednesday dragged down to a three-week low by losses in index heavyweig... | Sri Lankan stocks sink to three-week low EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stock prices sank again Wednesday dragged down to a three-week low by losses in index heavyweig... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka claims to have identified editor's killers | 21-Jan-15 | Defence | EconomyNext - A Sri Lankan government minister Wednesday claimed the new administration had uncovered evidence to identi... | Sri Lanka claims to have identified editor's killers EconomyNext - A Sri Lankan government minister Wednesday claimed the new administration had uncovered evidence to identi... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka chamber to have post 'interim budget' seminar | 21-Jan-15 | Economy | A post-mini-budget seminar will be held with Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, Policy Development and Economic Affairs... | Sri Lanka chamber to have post 'interim budget' seminar A post-mini-budget seminar will be held with Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, Policy Development and Economic Affairs... | POSITIVE | Other |
Tilak Karunaratne Sr Lanka's new stock market regulator | 21-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka is to reappoint Tilak Karunaratne as head of the stock market regulator, a government spokesman ... | Tilak Karunaratne Sr Lanka's new stock market regulator EconomyNext - Sri Lanka is to reappoint Tilak Karunaratne as head of the stock market regulator, a government spokesman ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka businesses should be ethical, transparent: minister | 21-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's private business follow neglected codes of good governance and ethics a senior minister said as the governme... | Sri Lanka businesses should be ethical, transparent: minister Sri Lanka's private business follow neglected codes of good governance and ethics a senior minister said as the governme... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka petroleum refiner to be headed by an engineer | 21-Jan-15 | Energy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka has appointed an engineer, Ranjith W... | Sri Lanka petroleum refiner to be headed by an engineer EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new Minister of Power and Energy Patali Champika Ranawaka has appointed an engineer, Ranjith W... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tax regime too complex; fresh reforms needed: IMF | 21-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka has to simplify taxes and make a new generation of reforms to allow the private citizens to engage in more eco... | Sri Lanka tax regime too complex; fresh reforms needed: IMF Sri Lanka has to simplify taxes and make a new generation of reforms to allow the private citizens to engage in more eco... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka finds arms cache after Rajapakse downfall | 20-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lankan police on Tuesday seized weapons from a conference centre visited by the pope during his visit to the island ... | Sri Lanka finds arms cache after Rajapakse downfall Sri Lankan police on Tuesday seized weapons from a conference centre visited by the pope during his visit to the island ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to begin talks with IMF on new program: finance minister | 20-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka will begin talks with the International Monetary Fund on a possible program with the new administration keen o... | Sri Lanka to begin talks with IMF on new program: finance minister Sri Lanka will begin talks with the International Monetary Fund on a possible program with the new administration keen o... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, India renew ties with foreign minister visit | 20-Jan-15 | Defence | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera has concluded a two-day visit to India that sought to... | Sri Lanka, India renew ties with foreign minister visit EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera has concluded a two-day visit to India that sought to... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks end barely changed | 20-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stock prices failed to hold early gains Tuesday with the benchmark index ending only marginally... | Sri Lankan stocks end barely changed EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stock prices failed to hold early gains Tuesday with the benchmark index ending only marginally... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's new premier promises Tamils more autonomy | 20-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's new government pledged Tuesday to devolve power to the country's Tamil minority, in a step towards national ... | Sri Lanka's new premier promises Tamils more autonomy Sri Lanka's new government pledged Tuesday to devolve power to the country's Tamil minority, in a step towards national ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's biggest listed insurer accused of assaulting shareholders | 20-Jan-15 | Finance | EconomyNext - A big shareholder of Ceylinco Insurance, Sri Lanka's biggest insurer, complained of assault and intimidati... | Sri Lanka's biggest listed insurer accused of assaulting shareholders EconomyNext - A big shareholder of Ceylinco Insurance, Sri Lanka's biggest insurer, complained of assault and intimidati... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka willing to go ahead with China projects at lower cost: Finance Minister | 20-Jan-15 | Economy | Sri Lanka is willing to go ahead with Chinese projects if the cost was lowered and unsolicited proposals would be discou... | Sri Lanka willing to go ahead with China projects at lower cost: Finance Minister Sri Lanka is willing to go ahead with Chinese projects if the cost was lowered and unsolicited proposals would be discou... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Jaffna power firm says waste oil is sold, not dumped | 20-Jan-15 | Energy | Sri Lanka's Northern Power Company (Pvt) Ltd, an independent power producer connected to the stat-run distribution grid ... | Sri Lanka's Jaffna power firm says waste oil is sold, not dumped Sri Lanka's Northern Power Company (Pvt) Ltd, an independent power producer connected to the stat-run distribution grid ... | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Moody's confimrs Hatton National Bank 'B1' rating | 20-Jan-15 | Banking | Moody's Investors Service said it confirmed a B1 freign currency issuer rating of Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank with ... | Moody's confimrs Hatton National Bank 'B1' rating Moody's Investors Service said it confirmed a B1 freign currency issuer rating of Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank with ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Tea Smallholder Factories Dec quarter net down 59-pct | 20-Jan-15 | Agriculture | December 2014 quarter net profit of Sri Lanka's Tea Smallholder Factories fell 59 percent to 16 million rupees from a ye... | Sri Lanka's Tea Smallholder Factories Dec quarter net down 59-pct December 2014 quarter net profit of Sri Lanka's Tea Smallholder Factories fell 59 percent to 16 million rupees from a ye... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Oman Air flight stuck in the mud | 20-Jan-15 | Aviation | EconomyNext - An Oman Air flight from Paris to Muscat was delayed when its wheels got stuck in the mud while taxiing aft... | Oman Air flight stuck in the mud EconomyNext - An Oman Air flight from Paris to Muscat was delayed when its wheels got stuck in the mud while taxiing aft... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Pandemonium at Sri Lanka Ceylinco Insurance meeting - Update | 20-Jan-15 | Finance | Pandemoium broke out at a meeting of shareholders at Sri Lanka's Ceylinco Insurance with some protesting attempts to spl... | Pandemonium at Sri Lanka Ceylinco Insurance meeting - Update Pandemoium broke out at a meeting of shareholders at Sri Lanka's Ceylinco Insurance with some protesting attempts to spl... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Volkswagen interested in Sri Lanka export manufacturing plant | 19-Jan-15 | Business | Germany's Volkswagen has been trying set up a plant to produce vehicles for export for years but had not succeeded due t... | Volkswagen interested in Sri Lanka export manufacturing plant Germany's Volkswagen has been trying set up a plant to produce vehicles for export for years but had not succeeded due t... | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka bans Chief Justice from conference over coup claim | 19-Jan-15 | Political News | Sri Lanka's attorney general barred the country's chief justice from attending a regional conference on Monday after all... | Sri Lanka bans Chief Justice from conference over coup claim Sri Lanka's attorney general barred the country's chief justice from attending a regional conference on Monday after all... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to confirm Mahendran as central bank governor soon | 19-Jan-15 | Banking | COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - The appointment of Arjuna Mahendran as the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka will be con... | Sri Lanka to confirm Mahendran as central bank governor soon COLOMBO (EconomyNext) - The appointment of Arjuna Mahendran as the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka will be con... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stock end down almost 02-pct | 19-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stock prices tumbled across-the-board Monday to a two-week low, weakening for the fourth straig... | Sri Lankan stock end down almost 02-pct EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stock prices tumbled across-the-board Monday to a two-week low, weakening for the fourth straig... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka exporters urge action on Ex-Im Bank, credit insurance | 19-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - The Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has urged the new government to proceed with setting... | Sri Lanka exporters urge action on Ex-Im Bank, credit insurance EconomyNext - The Exporters’ Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has urged the new government to proceed with setting... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks fall sharply | 19-Jan-15 | Markets | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stocks fell for the fourth straight trading day Monday in across the board selling that stock b... | Sri Lankan stocks fall sharply EconomyNext - Sri Lankan stocks fell for the fourth straight trading day Monday in across the board selling that stock b... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka new regime to cut red tape to encourage investment | 19-Jan-15 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new government will move fast to reduce red tape that hinder investments, the new Investment P... | Sri Lanka new regime to cut red tape to encourage investment EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's new government will move fast to reduce red tape that hinder investments, the new Investment P... | NEGATIVE | Other |