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Macau-China-politics-economy-gambling,update | 21-Dec-14 | International news | President Xi Jinping visited a drizzly Macau on Friday for the 15th anniversary of the gambling hub's return to Chinese ... | Macau-China-politics-economy-gambling,update President Xi Jinping visited a drizzly Macau on Friday for the 15th anniversary of the gambling hub's return to Chinese ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
US slaps trade ban on Crimea over Russia 'occupation' | 21-Dec-14 | International news | US President Barack Obama imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on Russia-annexed Crimea with an executive order prohibiting... | US slaps trade ban on Crimea over Russia 'occupation' US President Barack Obama imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on Russia-annexed Crimea with an executive order prohibiting... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition plans interim budget on Jan 29 | 21-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's main opposition candidate is planning an interim budget on January 29, where sweeping handouts will be given... | Sri Lanka opposition plans interim budget on Jan 29 Sri Lanka's main opposition candidate is planning an interim budget on January 29, where sweeping handouts will be given... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition presidential candidate to probe spin doctors | 20-Dec-14 | Defence | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena has pledged to investigate contracts given to... | Sri Lanka opposition presidential candidate to probe spin doctors EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena has pledged to investigate contracts given to... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition to expand some economic freedoms, curb others | 20-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's opposition has advocated curbs on people's freedom of exchange to artificially boost profits of producer lob... | Sri Lanka opposition to expand some economic freedoms, curb others Sri Lanka's opposition has advocated curbs on people's freedom of exchange to artificially boost profits of producer lob... | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lankan stocks end up in a week of foreign selling | 19-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed mixed Friday with the benchmark index up in a week of subdued trading that saw ... | Sri Lankan stocks end up in a week of foreign selling (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed mixed Friday with the benchmark index up in a week of subdued trading that saw ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's higher education minister under fire for advocating crude violence on women | 19-Dec-14 | Political News | null | Sri Lanka's higher education minister under fire for advocating crude violence on women | NEGATIVE | Other |
SriLankan Airlines gets second A330-300 aircraft | 19-Dec-14 | Aviation | EconomyNext - SriLankan Airlines took delivery of its second Airbus 330-300 on Friday as part of its wide-body re-fleeti... | SriLankan Airlines gets second A330-300 aircraft EconomyNext - SriLankan Airlines took delivery of its second Airbus 330-300 on Friday as part of its wide-body re-fleeti... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka opposition to stop JKH, Packer casinos | 19-Dec-14 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's opposition presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena has threatened to cancel two casino lic... | Sri Lanka opposition to stop JKH, Packer casinos EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's opposition presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena has threatened to cancel two casino lic... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition promises sweeping handouts to win votes | 19-Dec-14 | Political News | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's opposition coalition has promised a range of financial benefits to win the favour of different... | Sri Lanka opposition promises sweeping handouts to win votes EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's opposition coalition has promised a range of financial benefits to win the favour of different... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka petroleum sleuths reveal rich Mannar basin potential | 19-Dec-14 | Energy | EconomyNext - Two years of studying seismic and test well data and modelling has revealed Sri Lanka's offshore Mannar Ba... | Sri Lanka petroleum sleuths reveal rich Mannar basin potential EconomyNext - Two years of studying seismic and test well data and modelling has revealed Sri Lanka's offshore Mannar Ba... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Seylan Bank debentures oversubscribed | 19-Dec-14 | Banking | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's Seylan Bank said it got over five billion rupees worth of applications for its ‘A-â€Ë... | Sri Lanka Seylan Bank debentures oversubscribed EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's Seylan Bank said it got over five billion rupees worth of applications for its ‘A-â€Ë... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka leader asks Tamils to 'forget the past' | 18-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's president asked minority Tamils to "forget the past" as he campaigned for re-election Thursday, vowing not t... | Sri Lanka leader asks Tamils to 'forget the past' Sri Lanka's president asked minority Tamils to "forget the past" as he campaigned for re-election Thursday, vowing not t... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks rise despite foreign selling | 18-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rebounded Thursday after four sessions of losses with foreign investors net sellers fo... | Sri Lankan stocks rise despite foreign selling (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rebounded Thursday after four sessions of losses with foreign investors net sellers fo... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Siyapatha Finance debentures snapped up | 18-Dec-14 | Bonds & Forex | EconomyNext - A 500 million-rupee debenture issue by Siyapatha Finance Limited with a fixed interest of 8.9 percent paya... | Sri Lanka Siyapatha Finance debentures snapped up EconomyNext - A 500 million-rupee debenture issue by Siyapatha Finance Limited with a fixed interest of 8.9 percent paya... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka JKH gets US$445 mln loan for waterfront project | 18-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings said it has struck a deal with Standard Chartered Bank for ... | Sri Lanka JKH gets US$445 mln loan for waterfront project (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan conglomerate John Keells Holdings said it has struck a deal with Standard Chartered Bank for ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's ceramics and glass industries ask for lower fuel prices | 18-Dec-14 | Business | Sri Lankaââ¬â¢s ceramics and glass industries are appealing for lower furnace oil prices after global crude prices fe... | Sri Lanka's ceramics and glass industries ask for lower fuel prices Sri Lankaââ¬â¢s ceramics and glass industries are appealing for lower furnace oil prices after global crude prices fe... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka investment banker sees big appetite for PE funding | 18-Dec-14 | Banking | (EconomyNext) - A Sri Lankan investment bank which helped set up a 50 million US dollar private equity fund to invest in... | Sri Lanka investment banker sees big appetite for PE funding (EconomyNext) - A Sri Lankan investment bank which helped set up a 50 million US dollar private equity fund to invest in... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka President plans to eliminate corruption, poverty in third term | 17-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is seeking re-election says the elimination of corruption and poverty will b... | Sri Lanka President plans to eliminate corruption, poverty in third term Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is seeking re-election says the elimination of corruption and poverty will b... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks slump, foreigners sell | 17-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed weaker for the fifth consecutive day Wednesday with turnover propped up by deal... | Sri Lankan stocks slump, foreigners sell (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed weaker for the fifth consecutive day Wednesday with turnover propped up by deal... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan firms get banking facilities in Chengdu | 17-Dec-14 | Banking | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan companies have been given the facility to register themselves in Chengdu, emerging as a big e... | Sri Lankan firms get banking facilities in Chengdu (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan companies have been given the facility to register themselves in Chengdu, emerging as a big e... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka businesses have bigger market, lower costs with war's end: Chevron Lanka chief | 17-Dec-14 | Economy | EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's businesses have a bigger domestic market and lower operating costs after the end of a 30-year ... | Sri Lanka businesses have bigger market, lower costs with war's end: Chevron Lanka chief EconomyNext - Sri Lanka's businesses have a bigger domestic market and lower operating costs after the end of a 30-year ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Sanasa Development Bank raises one billion rupees in cash call | 17-Dec-14 | Banking | (EconomyNext) - A rights issue of Sri Lanka's Sanasa Development Bank at 80 rupees a share was oversubscribed, raising o... | Sri Lanka Sanasa Development Bank raises one billion rupees in cash call (EconomyNext) - A rights issue of Sri Lanka's Sanasa Development Bank at 80 rupees a share was oversubscribed, raising o... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka lures Chinese investments in apartments, building materials | 17-Dec-14 | Economy | (EconomyNext) - A Sri Lanka business chamber promoting trade and investment with China said it aims to attract a billion... | Sri Lanka lures Chinese investments in apartments, building materials (EconomyNext) - A Sri Lanka business chamber promoting trade and investment with China said it aims to attract a billion... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition warns on China projects | 17-Dec-14 | Business | Sri Lanka's opposition Tuesday accused China of destroying the island's pristine beaches and warned Beijing its $1.4 bil... | Sri Lanka opposition warns on China projects Sri Lanka's opposition Tuesday accused China of destroying the island's pristine beaches and warned Beijing its $1.4 bil... | NEGATIVE | Other |
New vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka spikes in November with motorcycles | 17-Dec-14 | Ground | Sri Lanka's new vehicles registrations have surged to unprecedented levels topping 50,000 a month for two months, led by... | New vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka spikes in November with motorcycles Sri Lanka's new vehicles registrations have surged to unprecedented levels topping 50,000 a month for two months, led by... | POSITIVE | Other |
Policemen may eye divorce to raise spending power | 17-Dec-14 | Namal Suvendra | Sri Lanka’s latest move to offer free water and electricity to unmarried policemen and women could encourage bach... | Policemen may eye divorce to raise spending power Sri Lanka’s latest move to offer free water and electricity to unmarried policemen and women could encourage bach... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks fall in thin trade as foreigners continue buying | 16-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower Tuesday as trading slackened in the run up to Christmas holidays and a lo... | Sri Lankan stocks fall in thin trade as foreigners continue buying (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower Tuesday as trading slackened in the run up to Christmas holidays and a lo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Former Sri Lanka president warns of election 'skullduggery' | 16-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's former president warned Tuesday that her successor may resort to "skullduggery" to secure an unprecedented t... | Former Sri Lanka president warns of election 'skullduggery' Sri Lanka's former president warned Tuesday that her successor may resort to "skullduggery" to secure an unprecedented t... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's The Finance gets central bank bailout - Update | 16-Dec-14 | Banking | Sri Lanka's Central Bank said it had given a liquidity facility to The Finance Company, a troubled non-bank lender in wh... | Sri Lanka's The Finance gets central bank bailout - Update Sri Lanka's Central Bank said it had given a liquidity facility to The Finance Company, a troubled non-bank lender in wh... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Emerald PE fund aims for 20-pct returns | 16-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - The new Emerald Sri Lanka Fund, managed by NDB Capital Holdings and Zephyr Management, is looking for ov... | Sri Lanka Emerald PE fund aims for 20-pct returns (EconomyNext) - The new Emerald Sri Lanka Fund, managed by NDB Capital Holdings and Zephyr Management, is looking for ov... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka, Norway joint venture to make fibreglass products | 16-Dec-14 | Business | (EconomyNext) - Klaro Lanka Private Limited and VPI Norway have formed a joint venture to make fibreglass products in th... | Sri Lanka, Norway joint venture to make fibreglass products (EconomyNext) - Klaro Lanka Private Limited and VPI Norway have formed a joint venture to make fibreglass products in th... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka S&P SL20 index adds construction, telco firms | 16-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Access Engineering, a fast-growing construction firm, Sri Lanka Telecom and People's Leasing & Finance h... | Sri Lanka S&P SL20 index adds construction, telco firms (EconomyNext) - Access Engineering, a fast-growing construction firm, Sri Lanka Telecom and People's Leasing & Finance h... | POSITIVE | Capital Goods |
SriLankan Airlines expands training to meet demand for aviation professionals | 15-Dec-14 | Aviation | (EconomyNext) - SriLankan Airlines has set up a new training outfit by amalgamating existing internationally certified t... | SriLankan Airlines expands training to meet demand for aviation professionals (EconomyNext) - SriLankan Airlines has set up a new training outfit by amalgamating existing internationally certified t... | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lankan stocks fall in thin trade | 15-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower Monday, dragged down by falls in shares with a heavy weighting on the ben... | Sri Lankan stocks fall in thin trade (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower Monday, dragged down by falls in shares with a heavy weighting on the ben... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka GDP grows 7.7-pct in 2014 third quarter: Census Dept | 15-Dec-14 | Economy | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's economy grew 7.7 percent in the third quarter compared to 7.6 percent in the same period las... | Sri Lanka GDP grows 7.7-pct in 2014 third quarter: Census Dept (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's economy grew 7.7 percent in the third quarter compared to 7.6 percent in the same period las... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gets $50mn PE fund with NDB, Zephyr | 15-Dec-14 | Markets | (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's NDB Capital Holdings and New York-based Zephyr Management are to set up a 50 million US doll... | Sri Lanka gets $50mn PE fund with NDB, Zephyr (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's NDB Capital Holdings and New York-based Zephyr Management are to set up a 50 million US doll... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Five flee as hostages held in Sydney cafe, Islamic flag held up | 15-Dec-14 | International news | Five people fled a central Sydney cafe Monday where a gunman is holding terrified hostages after displaying an Islamic f... | Five flee as hostages held in Sydney cafe, Islamic flag held up Five people fled a central Sydney cafe Monday where a gunman is holding terrified hostages after displaying an Islamic f... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Fitch sees consolidation, slow growth among insurers | 15-Dec-14 | Finance | EconomyNext - Sri Lankan insurers are looking to expand their profitable life insurance through acquisitions and some co... | Sri Lanka Fitch sees consolidation, slow growth among insurers EconomyNext - Sri Lankan insurers are looking to expand their profitable life insurance through acquisitions and some co... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka credit surge in October 2014 led by state | 15-Dec-14 | Banking | Sri Lanka commercial bank credit surged in October 2014 with heavy borrowing by state enterprises for the second month, ... | Sri Lanka credit surge in October 2014 led by state Sri Lanka commercial bank credit surged in October 2014 with heavy borrowing by state enterprises for the second month, ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan leaders' assets kept secret in run up to poll | 14-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lankans are being denied access to asset declarations by candidates in next month's presidential election in which a... | Sri Lankan leaders' assets kept secret in run up to poll Sri Lankans are being denied access to asset declarations by candidates in next month's presidential election in which a... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Regulators' job not to boost stock market, says RBI chief | 14-Dec-14 | Economy | Dec 14 (EconomyNext) - India's central bank chief has said it is not the job of regulators to prop up the stock market b... | Regulators' job not to boost stock market, says RBI chief Dec 14 (EconomyNext) - India's central bank chief has said it is not the job of regulators to prop up the stock market b... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka minimum wages lag behind Asia amid currency depreciation | 14-Dec-14 | Economy | Sri Lanka's minimum wages have grown since the end of a decades long conflict but remains among the lowest in Asia, the ... | Sri Lanka minimum wages lag behind Asia amid currency depreciation Sri Lanka's minimum wages have grown since the end of a decades long conflict but remains among the lowest in Asia, the ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka forex reserves peak as credit picks up | 13-Dec-14 | Economy | Sri Lanka's foreign reserves remained at 8.8 billion US dollars in October 2014, unchanged from a month earlier, but dow... | Sri Lanka forex reserves peak as credit picks up Sri Lanka's foreign reserves remained at 8.8 billion US dollars in October 2014, unchanged from a month earlier, but dow... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka state TV warned over election campaign bias | 13-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's elections chief warned state-run television networks on Friday not to broadcast programmes supporting Presid... | Sri Lanka state TV warned over election campaign bias Sri Lanka's elections chief warned state-run television networks on Friday not to broadcast programmes supporting Presid... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka imports rise sharply as exports fall | 12-Dec-14 | Economy | Dec 12 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan imports rose 25.6 percent to 1,750 million US dollars in October 2014 from a year ago,... | Sri Lanka imports rise sharply as exports fall Dec 12 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan imports rose 25.6 percent to 1,750 million US dollars in October 2014 from a year ago,... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks end down as turnover slumps | 12-Dec-14 | Markets | Dec 12 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower Friday with turnover also slumping as activity lessened in the run... | Sri Lankan stocks end down as turnover slumps Dec 12 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower Friday with turnover also slumping as activity lessened in the run... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Antonov crash pictures | 12-Dec-14 | Slideshows | A Sri Lankan military transport aircraft crashed near the capital Colombo on Friday killing four people aboard and wound... | Sri Lanka Antonov crash pictures A Sri Lankan military transport aircraft crashed near the capital Colombo on Friday killing four people aboard and wound... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka draws Australia's Linfox group | 12-Dec-14 | Aviation | Dec 12 (EconomyNext) - One of Australia's largest transport firms, Linfox, has shown interest in a new airport in southe... | Sri Lanka draws Australia's Linfox group Dec 12 (EconomyNext) - One of Australia's largest transport firms, Linfox, has shown interest in a new airport in southe... | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka utility moots railway electrification to use excess energy | 12-Dec-14 | Energy | Dec 12 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's state-run electricity utility is looking at railway electrification and pump storage ... | Sri Lanka utility moots railway electrification to use excess energy Dec 12 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's state-run electricity utility is looking at railway electrification and pump storage ... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka holds rates as credit growth pressures rupee | 12-Dec-14 | Economy | Sri Lanka's central bank held policy rates steady in December with inflation at low single digits, though a pick-up in c... | Sri Lanka holds rates as credit growth pressures rupee Sri Lanka's central bank held policy rates steady in December with inflation at low single digits, though a pick-up in c... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Air Force plane crashes killing four | 12-Dec-14 | Defence | A Sri Lankan military plane crashed near the capital Colombo on Friday killing at least two people, residents and police... | Sri Lanka Air Force plane crashes killing four A Sri Lankan military plane crashed near the capital Colombo on Friday killing at least two people, residents and police... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan exporter eyes functional teas, non-tea markets | 11-Dec-14 | Agriculture | Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - A top Sri Lankan tea exporter in which India's Tata Beverages has a stake says non-traditional ma... | Sri Lankan exporter eyes functional teas, non-tea markets Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - A top Sri Lankan tea exporter in which India's Tata Beverages has a stake says non-traditional ma... | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Maldives says 'worst is over' in water crisis | 11-Dec-14 | South Asia | Drinking water supplies in the Maldives have improved sharply thanks to foreign assistance, a minister said Wednesday, a... | Maldives says 'worst is over' in water crisis Drinking water supplies in the Maldives have improved sharply thanks to foreign assistance, a minister said Wednesday, a... | POSITIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka set to gain from IT value arbitrage | 11-Dec-14 | ICT | COLOMBO, Dec 11, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka is well placed to ride the next wave of IT outsourcing which will come f... | Sri Lanka set to gain from IT value arbitrage COLOMBO, Dec 11, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka is well placed to ride the next wave of IT outsourcing which will come f... | POSITIVE | Other |
Malaysia's Maju group in US$14mn Sri Lanka housing venture | 11-Dec-14 | Business | Malaysia's Maju group will invest in a 14 million US dollar housing complex in Hambantota in southern Sri Lanka, an offi... | Malaysia's Maju group in US$14mn Sri Lanka housing venture Malaysia's Maju group will invest in a 14 million US dollar housing complex in Hambantota in southern Sri Lanka, an offi... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Air Force flies spares to repair Male water plant | 11-Dec-14 | Defence | Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - The Sri Lanka Air Force Thursday flew spares and other parts urgently needed to repair the desali... | Sri Lanka Air Force flies spares to repair Male water plant Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - The Sri Lanka Air Force Thursday flew spares and other parts urgently needed to repair the desali... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka-Finland Business Council mooted | 11-Dec-14 | Economy | Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - A visiting Finnish business delegation has proposed setting up a Finland-Sri Lanka Business Counc... | Sri Lanka-Finland Business Council mooted Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - A visiting Finnish business delegation has proposed setting up a Finland-Sri Lanka Business Counc... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Air Force flies spares to repair Male water plant | 11-Dec-14 | Defence | Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - The Sri Lanka Air Force Thursday flew spares and other parts urgently needed to repair the desali... | Sri Lanka Air Force flies spares to repair Male water plant Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - The Sri Lanka Air Force Thursday flew spares and other parts urgently needed to repair the desali... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka-Finland Business Council mooted | 11-Dec-14 | Economy | Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - A visiting Finnish business delegation has proposed setting up a Finland-Sri Lanka Business Counc... | Sri Lanka-Finland Business Council mooted Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - A visiting Finnish business delegation has proposed setting up a Finland-Sri Lanka Business Counc... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition to name-and-shame state officials | 11-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's main opposition Thursday launched a campaign to name and shame public servants flagrantly violating election... | Sri Lanka opposition to name-and-shame state officials Sri Lanka's main opposition Thursday launched a campaign to name and shame public servants flagrantly violating election... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks end down with foreigners net buyers | 11-Dec-14 | Markets | Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed weaker Thursday with uncertainty caused by looming presidential polls da... | Sri Lankan stocks end down with foreigners net buyers Dec 11 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed weaker Thursday with uncertainty caused by looming presidential polls da... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa wins back defector | 11-Dec-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa won back a politician from a Bhuddhist nationalist party Thursday in the first r... | Sri Lanka's President Rajapaksa wins back defector Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapaksa won back a politician from a Bhuddhist nationalist party Thursday in the first r... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Hemas power asset value boosted by right advice: Capital Alliance | 11-Dec-14 | Markets | Capital Alliance, an investment bank said its sell-side advice helped Sri Lanka's Hemas Holdings realize the best possib... | Sri Lanka's Hemas power asset value boosted by right advice: Capital Alliance Capital Alliance, an investment bank said its sell-side advice helped Sri Lanka's Hemas Holdings realize the best possib... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka taps Malaysia's Maju TMAS for Colombo transport hub | 10-Dec-14 | Ground | Sri Lanka's ministry of transport inked a deal with Malaysia's MajuTMAS to help with a transport hub in the capital Colo... | Sri Lanka taps Malaysia's Maju TMAS for Colombo transport hub Sri Lanka's ministry of transport inked a deal with Malaysia's MajuTMAS to help with a transport hub in the capital Colo... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka mobile users drop in 2Q; wireline, broadband up | 10-Dec-14 | ICT | Economynext - Sri Lanka's mobile users dropped absolutely by 382,000 in the June 2014 from March, ending a 20 years of e... | Sri Lanka mobile users drop in 2Q; wireline, broadband up Economynext - Sri Lanka's mobile users dropped absolutely by 382,000 in the June 2014 from March, ending a 20 years of e... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka lures Indian amusement industry | 10-Dec-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Dec 10, 2014 (EconomyNext) - An Indian amusement industry delegation will be in Colombo Wednesday exploring opp... | Sri Lanka lures Indian amusement industry COLOMBO, Dec 10, 2014 (EconomyNext) - An Indian amusement industry delegation will be in Colombo Wednesday exploring opp... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka told by Mahathir sharing wealth and power best way to develop | 10-Dec-14 | Economy | COLOMBO, Dec 10, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Equitably sharing both wealth and political power is the best way to develop a cou... | Sri Lanka told by Mahathir sharing wealth and power best way to develop COLOMBO, Dec 10, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Equitably sharing both wealth and political power is the best way to develop a cou... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka leader suffers more defections ahead of vote | 10-Dec-14 | Political News | Two Sri Lankan ministers quit the government Wednesday, leaving President Mahinda Rajapakse without the two-thirds parli... | Sri Lanka leader suffers more defections ahead of vote Two Sri Lankan ministers quit the government Wednesday, leaving President Mahinda Rajapakse without the two-thirds parli... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks end up 0.5-pct | 10-Dec-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Dec 10, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed higher Wednesday propelled by off-market negotiated deals... | Sri Lankan stocks end up 0.5-pct COLOMBO, Dec 10, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed higher Wednesday propelled by off-market negotiated deals... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka signs up more renewable power plants | 9-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 09, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's electricity utility has now signed up 280.51 megawatts of renewable po... | Sri Lanka signs up more renewable power plants COLOMBO, Dec 09, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's electricity utility has now signed up 280.51 megawatts of renewable po... | POSITIVE | Other |
Vietnam asks Sri Lanka to join in rubber price support as commodities plunge | 9-Dec-14 | Agriculture | Vietnam has asked Sri Lanka to team up support rubber prices, as commodity prices fell compared to fiat currency with th... | Vietnam asks Sri Lanka to join in rubber price support as commodities plunge Vietnam has asked Sri Lanka to team up support rubber prices, as commodity prices fell compared to fiat currency with th... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks end down 0.3-pct | 9-Dec-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Dec 09, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks fell again in choppy trade with Commercial Bank drawing the most... | Sri Lankan stocks end down 0.3-pct COLOMBO, Dec 09, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks fell again in choppy trade with Commercial Bank drawing the most... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Abans' debentures rated 'BBB+(lka)' by Fitch | 8-Dec-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Fitch Ratings has assigned Sri Lankan retailer Abans Plc's senior unsecured redeem... | Sri Lanka Abans' debentures rated 'BBB+(lka)' by Fitch COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Fitch Ratings has assigned Sri Lankan retailer Abans Plc's senior unsecured redeem... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Artificial intelligence: Hawking's fears stir debate | 8-Dec-14 | International news | PARIS, Dec 8, 2014 (AFP) - Never far from the surface, a dark, dystopian view of artificial intelligence (AI) has return... | Artificial intelligence: Hawking's fears stir debate PARIS, Dec 8, 2014 (AFP) - Never far from the surface, a dark, dystopian view of artificial intelligence (AI) has return... | POSITIVE | Other |
Namal Rajapaksha to challenge Mahinda Rajapaksa | 8-Dec-14 | Political News | COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Nineteen candidates, including President Mahinda Rajapaksa, have paid deposits for... | Namal Rajapaksha to challenge Mahinda Rajapaksa COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Nineteen candidates, including President Mahinda Rajapaksa, have paid deposits for... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka lubricants leader sees no threat from electric cars | 8-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Chevron Lubricants Lanka does not see an immediate threat from the growing use of ... | Sri Lanka lubricants leader sees no threat from electric cars COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Chevron Lubricants Lanka does not see an immediate threat from the growing use of ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition bigwig joins president Rajapaksa | 8-Dec-14 | Political News | Economynext - The general secretary of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party, Tissa Attanayake crossed over ... | Sri Lanka opposition bigwig joins president Rajapaksa Economynext - The general secretary of Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party, Tissa Attanayake crossed over ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks becalmed | 8-Dec-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks continued their see-saw ride closing barely changed Monday with ... | Sri Lankan stocks becalmed COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks continued their see-saw ride closing barely changed Monday with ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Ceylinco Insurance shareholder seeks forensic probe, ousting of directors | 8-Dec-14 | Finance | COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - A key shareholder of Ceylinco Insurance Plc, Sri Lanka's largest private insurer, ... | Sri Lanka's Ceylinco Insurance shareholder seeks forensic probe, ousting of directors COLOMBO, Dec 08, 2014 (EconomyNext) - A key shareholder of Ceylinco Insurance Plc, Sri Lanka's largest private insurer, ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka says to remove fuel subsidies | 7-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 07, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka has announced its intention to remove fuel subsidies following a governm... | Sri Lanka says to remove fuel subsidies COLOMBO, Dec 07, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka has announced its intention to remove fuel subsidies following a governm... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Smelling sweet: the Bulgarian deodorant that you eat | 7-Dec-14 | International news | ASENOVGRAD, Bulgaria, Dec 6, 2014 (AFP) - There are sprays, roll-ons and sticks. Now one Bulgarian candy-maker is offeri... | Smelling sweet: the Bulgarian deodorant that you eat ASENOVGRAD, Bulgaria, Dec 6, 2014 (AFP) - There are sprays, roll-ons and sticks. Now one Bulgarian candy-maker is offeri... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka cuts fuel prices | 6-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 06, 2014 (EconomyNext) - The Sri Lankan government has cut fuel prices amid plunging crude oil prices and f... | Sri Lanka cuts fuel prices COLOMBO, Dec 06, 2014 (EconomyNext) - The Sri Lankan government has cut fuel prices amid plunging crude oil prices and f... | NEGATIVE | Other |
New service to speed up flow of low-carbon technologies to Asia | 6-Dec-14 | Environment | COLOMBO, Dec 06, 2014 (EconomyNext) - A new service set up by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aims to match buyers and ... | New service to speed up flow of low-carbon technologies to Asia COLOMBO, Dec 06, 2014 (EconomyNext) - A new service set up by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) aims to match buyers and ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Blatter hopes to kick cricket in Sri Lanka | 6-Dec-14 | Culture | COLOMBO, Dec 2, 2014 (AFP) - FIFA boss Sepp Blatter Tuesday vowed to make football Sri Lanka's most popular game by over... | Blatter hopes to kick cricket in Sri Lanka COLOMBO, Dec 2, 2014 (AFP) - FIFA boss Sepp Blatter Tuesday vowed to make football Sri Lanka's most popular game by over... | POSITIVE | Other |
Maldives declare public holidays to battle water crisis | 6-Dec-14 | Political News | MALÉ, Maldives, Dec 6, 2014 (AFP) - The upmarket honeymoon destination of Maldives Saturday declared two days of pub... | Maldives declare public holidays to battle water crisis MALÉ, Maldives, Dec 6, 2014 (AFP) - The upmarket honeymoon destination of Maldives Saturday declared two days of pub... | POSITIVE | Other |
'Disaster' in Maldives as capital suffers water crisis | 6-Dec-14 | Political News | MALÉ, Maldives, Dec 5, 2014 (AFP) - India and Sri Lanka airlifted drinking water to the Maldives Friday after a fire... | 'Disaster' in Maldives as capital suffers water crisis MALÉ, Maldives, Dec 5, 2014 (AFP) - India and Sri Lanka airlifted drinking water to the Maldives Friday after a fire... | NEGATIVE | Food Products |
Sri Lanka Chevron unit eyes growth in hi-tech lubricants | 5-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 05, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Chevron Lubricants Lanka is focusing on more profitable higher tier lubricant prod... | Sri Lanka Chevron unit eyes growth in hi-tech lubricants COLOMBO, Dec 05, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Chevron Lubricants Lanka is focusing on more profitable higher tier lubricant prod... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka mulls Renminbi denominated bond: report | 5-Dec-14 | Economy | Sri Lanka is mulling the issue of government bond denominated in China's Renminbi currency amid growing links between th... | Sri Lanka mulls Renminbi denominated bond: report Sri Lanka is mulling the issue of government bond denominated in China's Renminbi currency amid growing links between th... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka plans electricity generation audits | 5-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 05, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's utility regulator says it plans to introduce audit guidelines for powe... | Sri Lanka plans electricity generation audits COLOMBO, Dec 05, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's utility regulator says it plans to introduce audit guidelines for powe... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka promotes ICT business in former war zone | 5-Dec-14 | ICT | COLOMBO, Dec 05, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan software and outsourcing companies are trying to expand business to the... | Sri Lanka promotes ICT business in former war zone COLOMBO, Dec 05, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan software and outsourcing companies are trying to expand business to the... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Hatton National Bank debentures oversubscribed | 4-Dec-14 | Banking | Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank announced its three billion-rupee debenture issue was oversubscribed Thursday and close... | Sri Lanka Hatton National Bank debentures oversubscribed Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank announced its three billion-rupee debenture issue was oversubscribed Thursday and close... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan technocrats call for integrated energy planning | 4-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 04, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's energy sector urgently needs integrated planning, the lack of which ha... | Sri Lankan technocrats call for integrated energy planning COLOMBO, Dec 04, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's energy sector urgently needs integrated planning, the lack of which ha... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka airport staff get ready for disasters | 4-Dec-14 | Aviation | COLOMBO, Dec 04, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Mail and logistics group Deutsche Post DHL has begun disaster relief logistics tra... | Sri Lanka airport staff get ready for disasters COLOMBO, Dec 04, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Mail and logistics group Deutsche Post DHL has begun disaster relief logistics tra... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka Chevron unit starts bigger blending plant | 4-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 04, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Chevron Lubricants has commissioned a new, bigger blending plant in Sri Lanka sayi... | Sri Lanka Chevron unit starts bigger blending plant COLOMBO, Dec 04, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Chevron Lubricants has commissioned a new, bigger blending plant in Sri Lanka sayi... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan man dies at Japan immigration centre: official | 3-Dec-14 | Business | TOKYO, Dec 2, 2014 (AFP) - A Sri Lankan detainee died after collapsing at a detention centre in Japan, an official said ... | Sri Lankan man dies at Japan immigration centre: official TOKYO, Dec 2, 2014 (AFP) - A Sri Lankan detainee died after collapsing at a detention centre in Japan, an official said ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka polls violence warning | 3-Dec-14 | Political News | COLOMBO, Dec 03, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Opposition politicians and election monitors have warned of violence ahead of Sri ... | Sri Lanka polls violence warning COLOMBO, Dec 03, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Opposition politicians and election monitors have warned of violence ahead of Sri ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals retreat from October peak | 3-Dec-14 | Business | Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals in November 2014 rose 9.4 percent from a year earlier to 119,727, but lost momentum from Oc... | Sri Lanka tourist arrivals retreat from October peak Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals in November 2014 rose 9.4 percent from a year earlier to 119,727, but lost momentum from Oc... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end up 0.6-pct | 3-Dec-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Dec 03, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks ended firmer Wednesday led by gains in John Keells Holdings, Com... | Sri Lanka stocks end up 0.6-pct COLOMBO, Dec 03, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks ended firmer Wednesday led by gains in John Keells Holdings, Com... | NEGATIVE | Other |
SriLankan in codeshare deal with Japan Airlines | 3-Dec-14 | Aviation | COLOMBO, Dec 03, 2014 (EconomyNext) - SriLankan Airlines has begun a codeshare partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL), ma... | SriLankan in codeshare deal with Japan Airlines COLOMBO, Dec 03, 2014 (EconomyNext) - SriLankan Airlines has begun a codeshare partnership with Japan Airlines (JAL), ma... | POSITIVE | Transportation |