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EU appeals court ruling cancelling sanctions on Tamil Tigers | 2-Dec-14 | Defence | COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - The European Union has appealed an EU court judgement that removed anti-terrorism ... | EU appeals court ruling cancelling sanctions on Tamil Tigers COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - The European Union has appealed an EU court judgement that removed anti-terrorism ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka going ahead with refinery upgrade | 2-Dec-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's sole oil refinery, which returned to profitability this year, will be ... | Sri Lanka going ahead with refinery upgrade COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's sole oil refinery, which returned to profitability this year, will be ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end down 0.6-pct | 2-Dec-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower Tuesday with turnover below the 12-month average fo... | Sri Lanka stocks end down 0.6-pct COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed lower Tuesday with turnover below the 12-month average fo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stock exchange upgrades system | 2-Dec-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) said it had upgraded its electronic trading and s... | Sri Lanka stock exchange upgrades system COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) said it had upgraded its electronic trading and s... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka EPF takes stake in Weligama hotel | 2-Dec-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's largest pension fund, Employees Provident Fund (EPF), has bought a sta... | Sri Lanka EPF takes stake in Weligama hotel COLOMBO, Dec 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's largest pension fund, Employees Provident Fund (EPF), has bought a sta... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka opposition parties ink deal for presidential polls | 1-Dec-14 | Political News | Dec 01, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party, a former army general, a cricket captain... | Sri Lanka opposition parties ink deal for presidential polls Dec 01, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's main opposition United National Party, a former army general, a cricket captain... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end up 1.7-pct | 1-Dec-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Dec 01, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed higher Monday as investors collected stocks whose prices ... | Sri Lanka stocks end up 1.7-pct COLOMBO, Dec 01, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed higher Monday as investors collected stocks whose prices ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka common presidential candidate for open economy | 30-Nov-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's opposition common candidate for upcoming presidential polls Maithriapala Sirisena said he was for open polic... | Sri Lanka common presidential candidate for open economy Sri Lanka's opposition common candidate for upcoming presidential polls Maithriapala Sirisena said he was for open polic... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka joins deal to protect migrant workers in Middle East | 30-Nov-14 | Economy | COLOMBO, Nov 30, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka has joined initiatives to improve protection and conditions of millions ... | Sri Lanka joins deal to protect migrant workers in Middle East COLOMBO, Nov 30, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka has joined initiatives to improve protection and conditions of millions ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka shrinks number of finance companies, banks | 29-Nov-14 | Banking | Nov 29, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka has shrunk the number of independent finance companies, making them be acquired o... | Sri Lanka shrinks number of finance companies, banks Nov 29, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka has shrunk the number of independent finance companies, making them be acquired o... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka urged to cut red tape to draw marina investments | 28-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Oct 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - International yachtsmen and marina operators have advised Sri Lanka to ease restri... | Sri Lanka urged to cut red tape to draw marina investments COLOMBO, Oct 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - International yachtsmen and marina operators have advised Sri Lanka to ease restri... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Dialog sets up new unit for digital business | 28-Nov-14 | ICT | COLOMBO, Nov 28, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lank's biggest mobile phone firm, Dialog Axiata, has set up a fully-owned subs... | Sri Lanka Dialog sets up new unit for digital business COLOMBO, Nov 28, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lank's biggest mobile phone firm, Dialog Axiata, has set up a fully-owned subs... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Singer debentures rated A-(lka) | 28-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Nov 28, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Fitch Ratings has assigned Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC's unsecured redeemable debenture... | Sri Lanka Singer debentures rated A-(lka) COLOMBO, Nov 28, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Fitch Ratings has assigned Singer (Sri Lanka) PLC's unsecured redeemable debenture... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Textured Jersey September net up 7-pct | 28-Nov-14 | Apparel | COLOMBO, Nov 04, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Textured Jersey Lanka's net profit rose 7.2 percent to 282 million rupees in the S... | Sri Lanka Textured Jersey September net up 7-pct COLOMBO, Nov 04, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Textured Jersey Lanka's net profit rose 7.2 percent to 282 million rupees in the S... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka tile maker's profits boosted by associate firms | 28-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Nov 12, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan tile and sanitaryware maker Royal Ceramics Lanka said September 2014 qu... | Sri Lanka tile maker's profits boosted by associate firms COLOMBO, Nov 12, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan tile and sanitaryware maker Royal Ceramics Lanka said September 2014 qu... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka presidential challenger to get his own back over tobacco warnings | 27-Nov-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's common opposition Presidential hopeful Maithripala Sirisena said he will implement tough pictorial warnings ... | Sri Lanka presidential challenger to get his own back over tobacco warnings Sri Lanka's common opposition Presidential hopeful Maithripala Sirisena said he will implement tough pictorial warnings ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Politics to push Sri Lanka's growth | 27-Nov-14 | Namal Suvendra | (Economynext) Sri Lanka's stock exchange may have dipped following the mass defection of legislators from the ruling par... | Politics to push Sri Lanka's growth (Economynext) Sri Lanka's stock exchange may have dipped following the mass defection of legislators from the ruling par... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka dockyard wins order for offshore support vessels | 27-Nov-14 | Logistics | COLOMBO, Nov 27, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's sole ship builder, the listed Colombo Dockyard, has won an order for a... | Sri Lanka dockyard wins order for offshore support vessels COLOMBO, Nov 27, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's sole ship builder, the listed Colombo Dockyard, has won an order for a... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks end down 0.9-pct | 27-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 27, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks fell steeply at the opening Thursday but recovered to close almo... | Sri Lankan stocks end down 0.9-pct COLOMBO, Nov 27, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks fell steeply at the opening Thursday but recovered to close almo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's MAS Intimates wins corporate sustainability award | 26-Nov-14 | Apparel | COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd., one of Sri Lanka's top apparel exporters, won the Best C... | Sri Lanka's MAS Intimates wins corporate sustainability award COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - MAS Intimates (Pvt) Ltd., one of Sri Lanka's top apparel exporters, won the Best C... | POSITIVE | Consumer Goods Industry |
Russia opens door to Sri Lanka fish: embassy | 26-Nov-14 | Agriculture | Russia opens door to Sri Lanka fish: embassy | Russia opens door to Sri Lanka fish: embassy Russia opens door to Sri Lanka fish: embassy | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka port in union campaign against sub-standard ships | 26-Nov-14 | Logistics | COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Ships calling at Colombo and several Indian ports are being targeted for inspectio... | Sri Lanka port in union campaign against sub-standard ships COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Ships calling at Colombo and several Indian ports are being targeted for inspectio... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan leader calls for better air links in South Asia | 26-Nov-14 | Political News | COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - South Asian countries should broaden their aviation links by allowing airlines to ... | Sri Lankan leader calls for better air links in South Asia COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - South Asian countries should broaden their aviation links by allowing airlines to ... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lankan stocks close down 0.9-pct | 26-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks fell Wednesday dragged down by falls in index heavyweights amid ... | Sri Lankan stocks close down 0.9-pct COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks fell Wednesday dragged down by falls in index heavyweights amid ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka told future ADB aid to be 'climate-proofed' | 26-Nov-14 | Environment | COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Future Asian Development Bank support to Sri Lanka will have 'climate resilient' a... | Sri Lanka told future ADB aid to be 'climate-proofed' COLOMBO, Nov 26, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Future Asian Development Bank support to Sri Lanka will have 'climate resilient' a... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka to get private sector wastewater treatment plants | 25-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Nov 25, 2014 (EconomyNext) - The Asian Development Bank has approved aid to help the Colombo Municipal Council ... | Sri Lanka to get private sector wastewater treatment plants COLOMBO, Nov 25, 2014 (EconomyNext) - The Asian Development Bank has approved aid to help the Colombo Municipal Council ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Rubber prices seen stabilising next year | 25-Nov-14 | Agriculture | COLOMBO, Oct 28, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Global natural rubber prices, which have fallen steeply in recent months, should s... | Rubber prices seen stabilising next year COLOMBO, Oct 28, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Global natural rubber prices, which have fallen steeply in recent months, should s... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Watawala Plantations September net down 64-pct | 25-Nov-14 | Agriculture | COLOMBO, Nov 25, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Watawala Plantations, in which two Asian tea and oil palm firms have big stakes, s... | Sri Lanka Watawala Plantations September net down 64-pct COLOMBO, Nov 25, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Watawala Plantations, in which two Asian tea and oil palm firms have big stakes, s... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks close barely changed | 25-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 25, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rose steeply Tuesday, regaining some of the losses of the two pr... | Sri Lankan stocks close barely changed COLOMBO, Nov 25, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rose steeply Tuesday, regaining some of the losses of the two pr... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan apparel firms seek to manufacture for Zara | 25-Nov-14 | Apparel | COLOMBO, Nov 25, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan apparel firms, already supplying the likes of Victoria’s Secret ... | Sri Lankan apparel firms seek to manufacture for Zara COLOMBO, Nov 25, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan apparel firms, already supplying the likes of Victoria’s Secret ... | NEGATIVE | Consumer Goods Industry |
Sri Lanka state cement factory to be taken over by defence ministry | 25-Nov-14 | Business | Sri Lanka state cement factory to be taken over by defence ministry | Sri Lanka state cement factory to be taken over by defence ministry Sri Lanka state cement factory to be taken over by defence ministry | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks plunge on political uncertainty | 24-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 24, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks plunged almost three percent in the first hour of trading Monday... | Sri Lanka stocks plunge on political uncertainty COLOMBO, Nov 24, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks plunged almost three percent in the first hour of trading Monday... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Kegalle Plantations September quarter profit falls 47-pct | 24-Nov-14 | Agriculture | COLOMBO, Nov 12, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Kegalle Plantations, part of the Richard Pieris group, said net profit in the Sept... | Sri Lanka Kegalle Plantations September quarter profit falls 47-pct COLOMBO, Nov 12, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Kegalle Plantations, part of the Richard Pieris group, said net profit in the Sept... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Maskeliya Plantations reduces loss in September quarter | 24-Nov-14 | Agriculture | COLOMBO, Nov 12, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Maskeliya Plantations, a subsidiary of the Richard Pieris Group, said losses fell ... | Sri Lanka Maskeliya Plantations reduces loss in September quarter COLOMBO, Nov 12, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Maskeliya Plantations, a subsidiary of the Richard Pieris Group, said losses fell ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Study finds HIV drugs could help stop vision loss | 24-Nov-14 | ICT | WASHINGTON, Nov 20, 2014 (AFP) - Drugs used to treat the HIV virus and AIDS could be used to fight against vision loss, ... | Study finds HIV drugs could help stop vision loss WASHINGTON, Nov 20, 2014 (AFP) - Drugs used to treat the HIV virus and AIDS could be used to fight against vision loss, ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Britain urges Russia to shut down webcam spying site | 24-Nov-14 | ICT | LONDON, Nov 20, 2014 (AFP) - A Russian website offering thousands of live feeds peering into bedrooms and offices around... | Britain urges Russia to shut down webcam spying site LONDON, Nov 20, 2014 (AFP) - A Russian website offering thousands of live feeds peering into bedrooms and offices around... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Can robots help stop the Ebola outbreak? | 24-Nov-14 | Sci-Tech | WASHINGTON, Nov 23, 2014 (AFP) - The US military has enlisted a new germ-killing weapon in the fight against Ebola -- a ... | Can robots help stop the Ebola outbreak? WASHINGTON, Nov 23, 2014 (AFP) - The US military has enlisted a new germ-killing weapon in the fight against Ebola -- a ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's LOLC gets orders of Rs5.3bn for 9-pct bonds | 24-Nov-14 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Lanka Orix Leasing Company Plc, a company which has interests in finance and leasing said it had got orders ... | Sri Lanka's LOLC gets orders of Rs5.3bn for 9-pct bonds Sri Lanka's Lanka Orix Leasing Company Plc, a company which has interests in finance and leasing said it had got orders ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Formula One: Ferrari and Red Bull seek engine changes | 24-Nov-14 | Sci-Tech | ABU DHABI, Nov 22, 2014 (AFP) - Ferrari and Red Bull are demanding major changes to Formula One engine rules next year a... | Formula One: Ferrari and Red Bull seek engine changes ABU DHABI, Nov 22, 2014 (AFP) - Ferrari and Red Bull are demanding major changes to Formula One engine rules next year a... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Apple, Xiaomi trade smartphone barbs in China | 24-Nov-14 | ICT | WUZHEN, China, Nov 20, 2014 (AFP) - Top executives from US technology giant Apple and Chinese smartphone upstart Xiaomi ... | Apple, Xiaomi trade smartphone barbs in China WUZHEN, China, Nov 20, 2014 (AFP) - Top executives from US technology giant Apple and Chinese smartphone upstart Xiaomi ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Dancing, talking robots show off at Madrid congress | 24-Nov-14 | Sci-Tech | MADRID, Nov 19, 2014 (AFP) - Hundreds of robotics experts and their whirring, flashing robot creations gathered in Madri... | Dancing, talking robots show off at Madrid congress MADRID, Nov 19, 2014 (AFP) - Hundreds of robotics experts and their whirring, flashing robot creations gathered in Madri... | POSITIVE | Other |
First humans settled on Tibetan Plateau 3,600 years ago | 24-Nov-14 | Sci-Tech | WASHINGTON, Nov 21, 2014 (AFP) - Researchers said Thursday that people likely moved to the Tibetan highlands 3,600 years... | First humans settled on Tibetan Plateau 3,600 years ago WASHINGTON, Nov 21, 2014 (AFP) - Researchers said Thursday that people likely moved to the Tibetan highlands 3,600 years... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: study | 24-Nov-14 | Sci-Tech | WASHINGTON, Nov 22, 2014 (AFP) - Long-derided saturated fats -- associated with an array of health problems such as hear... | Carbs more harmful than saturated fats: study WASHINGTON, Nov 22, 2014 (AFP) - Long-derided saturated fats -- associated with an array of health problems such as hear... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks end down 2.3-pct on political fears | 24-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 24, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed 2.25 percent lower Monday, the benchmark index seeing the... | Sri Lankan stocks end down 2.3-pct on political fears COLOMBO, Nov 24, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed 2.25 percent lower Monday, the benchmark index seeing the... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Image upload Test Data | 24-Nov-14 | Bonds & Forex | selling dragged down Sri Lankan stock prices Friday amid uncertainty caused by the announcement of a snap presidential p... | Image upload Test Data selling dragged down Sri Lankan stock prices Friday amid uncertainty caused by the announcement of a snap presidential p... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan businesses ask for long-term Indian visas | 24-Nov-14 | Economy | COLOMBO, Nov 24, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan companies doing business with India have asked for the re-introduction ... | Sri Lankan businesses ask for long-term Indian visas COLOMBO, Nov 24, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan companies doing business with India have asked for the re-introduction ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Namunukula Plantations September quarter profit down 46-pct | 24-Nov-14 | Agriculture | COLOMBO, Nov 12, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Namunukula Plantations said net profit fell 46 percent to 60 million rupees in the... | Sri Lanka Namunukula Plantations September quarter profit down 46-pct COLOMBO, Nov 12, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Namunukula Plantations said net profit fell 46 percent to 60 million rupees in the... | NEGATIVE | Other |
IMF explains ways to end poverty | 23-Nov-14 | Video | null | IMF explains ways to end poverty | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's HNB profits up 7-pct in Sept quarter | 22-Nov-14 | Banking | Sri Lanka's HNB profits up 7-pct in Sept quarter | Sri Lanka's HNB profits up 7-pct in Sept quarter Sri Lanka's HNB profits up 7-pct in Sept quarter | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka minister defects to challenge President | 22-Nov-14 | Political News | Sri Lanka's health minister Maithripala Sirisena defected to challenge President Mahinda Rajapaksa as common opposition ... | Sri Lanka minister defects to challenge President Sri Lanka's health minister Maithripala Sirisena defected to challenge President Mahinda Rajapaksa as common opposition ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks slump as ruling party splits | 21-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Panic selling dragged down Sri Lankan stock prices Friday amid uncertainty caused ... | Sri Lankan stocks slump as ruling party splits COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Panic selling dragged down Sri Lankan stock prices Friday amid uncertainty caused ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan technocrat honoured for clean air efforts | 21-Nov-14 | Environment | COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2014 (EconomyNext) - A senior Sri Lankan Treasury official has won an international award for his work ... | Sri Lankan technocrat honoured for clean air efforts COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2014 (EconomyNext) - A senior Sri Lankan Treasury official has won an international award for his work ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan retail recovery seen in 2015 | 21-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's retail sector is likely to do better next year with a recovery in dema... | Sri Lankan retail recovery seen in 2015 COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's retail sector is likely to do better next year with a recovery in dema... | POSITIVE | Other |
SriLankan Airlines adds China flights eying connectivity to India, Middle East | 21-Nov-14 | Aviation | COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2014 (EconomyNext) - SriLankan Airlines adds Kunming next month as its fifth destination in China from ... | SriLankan Airlines adds China flights eying connectivity to India, Middle East COLOMBO, Nov 21, 2014 (EconomyNext) - SriLankan Airlines adds Kunming next month as its fifth destination in China from ... | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka seeks to remove barriers in India trade deal | 20-Nov-14 | Economy | COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - A team of Indian experts are in Sri Lanka to study ways to remove barriers faced b... | Sri Lanka seeks to remove barriers in India trade deal COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - A team of Indian experts are in Sri Lanka to study ways to remove barriers faced b... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Renuka Land to build Rs2Bn office block | 20-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Renuka Land, a joint venture between Renuka Hotels and Cargo Boat Development Comp... | Sri Lanka's Renuka Land to build Rs2Bn office block COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Renuka Land, a joint venture between Renuka Hotels and Cargo Boat Development Comp... | POSITIVE | Transportation |
India's ITC starts building US$300mn hotel in Sri Lanka | 20-Nov-14 | Business | India's ITC group started building a 300 million US dollar hotel and apartment complex which is slated to be the group's... | India's ITC starts building US$300mn hotel in Sri Lanka India's ITC group started building a 300 million US dollar hotel and apartment complex which is slated to be the group's... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka graphite miner returns to profit in September quarter | 20-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Bogala Graphite Lanka, a unit of Netherlands-based AMG Advanced Metallurgical Grou... | Sri Lanka graphite miner returns to profit in September quarter COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Bogala Graphite Lanka, a unit of Netherlands-based AMG Advanced Metallurgical Grou... | NEGATIVE | Other |
India's ITC starts building US$300mn hotel in Sri Lanka | 20-Nov-14 | Business | India's ITC group started building a 300 million US dollar hotel and apartment complex which is slated to be the group's... | India's ITC starts building US$300mn hotel in Sri Lanka India's ITC group started building a 300 million US dollar hotel and apartment complex which is slated to be the group's... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka graphite miner returns to profit in September quarter | 20-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Bogala Graphite Lanka, a unit of Netherlands-based AMG Advanced Metallurgical Grou... | Sri Lanka graphite miner returns to profit in September quarter COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Bogala Graphite Lanka, a unit of Netherlands-based AMG Advanced Metallurgical Grou... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks recover slightly | 20-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rose marginally Thursday lifted by gains in index heavyweights w... | Sri Lanka stocks recover slightly COLOMBO, Nov 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rose marginally Thursday lifted by gains in index heavyweights w... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Ports Authority orders dredger | 20-Nov-14 | Logistics | COLOMBO, Nov 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has ordered a dredger from a Dutch shipyard to be... | Sri Lanka Ports Authority orders dredger COLOMBO, Nov 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has ordered a dredger from a Dutch shipyard to be... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan SMEs to get loans without collateral from Malaysian firm | 20-Nov-14 | Economy | COLOMBO, Nov 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - SME Factors Sdn Bhd of Malaysia, which is in the business of financing small and m... | Sri Lankan SMEs to get loans without collateral from Malaysian firm COLOMBO, Nov 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - SME Factors Sdn Bhd of Malaysia, which is in the business of financing small and m... | NEGATIVE | Other |
India mega hotel investment signals Sri Lanka's welcome to neighbor: minister | 20-Nov-14 | Economy | A 300 million US dollar hotel and apartment project by India's ITC Limited has shown that Sri Lanka is welcoming investm... | India mega hotel investment signals Sri Lanka's welcome to neighbor: minister A 300 million US dollar hotel and apartment project by India's ITC Limited has shown that Sri Lanka is welcoming investm... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan stocks down 0.3-pct after six-day rally | 19-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed down 0.3 percent Wednesday with profit taking seen after ... | Sri Lankan stocks down 0.3-pct after six-day rally COLOMBO, Nov 19, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed down 0.3 percent Wednesday with profit taking seen after ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka among countries with rising urban poverty | 19-Nov-14 | Political News | COLOMBO, Oct 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Urban poverty levels in Sri Lanka are comparatively low but rising with poverty fo... | Sri Lanka among countries with rising urban poverty COLOMBO, Oct 20, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Urban poverty levels in Sri Lanka are comparatively low but rising with poverty fo... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka forum hears how to cut fuel costs, emissions | 19-Nov-14 | Environment | COLOMBO, Nov 18, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Better management of truck fleets helps reduce 'empty trips' and fuel costs and em... | Sri Lanka forum hears how to cut fuel costs, emissions COLOMBO, Nov 18, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Better management of truck fleets helps reduce 'empty trips' and fuel costs and em... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka resorts, real estate eyed by Qatar investment fund | 19-Nov-14 | Business | COLOMBO, Oct 27, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Qatar Holding, the global investment arm of the Qatar Investment Authority, one of... | Sri Lanka resorts, real estate eyed by Qatar investment fund COLOMBO, Oct 27, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Qatar Holding, the global investment arm of the Qatar Investment Authority, one of... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka policy rates unchanged amid strong credit | 18-Nov-14 | Economy | Sri Lanka kept policy rates unchanged amid strong pick up in bank credit growth and low inflation, the island's central ... | Sri Lanka policy rates unchanged amid strong credit Sri Lanka kept policy rates unchanged amid strong pick up in bank credit growth and low inflation, the island's central ... | POSITIVE | Other |
SriLankan Airlines takes delivery of new A330-300 aircraft | 18-Nov-14 | Aviation | COLOMBO, Oct 31, 2014 (EconomyNext) - SriLankan Airlines took delivery of the first of seven new Airbus A330-300 on orde... | SriLankan Airlines takes delivery of new A330-300 aircraft COLOMBO, Oct 31, 2014 (EconomyNext) - SriLankan Airlines took delivery of the first of seven new Airbus A330-300 on orde... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka says air-sea entrepot trade possible | 18-Nov-14 | Economy | COLOMBO, Oct 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka will allow cargo transfers between ships and aircraft without the need t... | Sri Lanka says air-sea entrepot trade possible COLOMBO, Oct 02, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka will allow cargo transfers between ships and aircraft without the need t... | POSITIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka in talks with Kenya on trade deals | 18-Nov-14 | Economy | COLOMBO, Nov 17, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka aims to sign a bilateral trade deal with Kenya and increase trade with t... | Sri Lanka in talks with Kenya on trade deals COLOMBO, Nov 17, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka aims to sign a bilateral trade deal with Kenya and increase trade with t... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka mixed crop plantations seen as better investment | 18-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 13, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Investors considering buying into Sri Lanka's listed plantations companies should ... | Sri Lanka mixed crop plantations seen as better investment COLOMBO, Nov 13, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Investors considering buying into Sri Lanka's listed plantations companies should ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks close up 0.3-pct | 18-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 17, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed 0.3 percent up Monday pushed up by stocks with a heavy we... | Sri Lanka stocks close up 0.3-pct COLOMBO, Nov 17, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks closed 0.3 percent up Monday pushed up by stocks with a heavy we... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Commerce Ministry picks Anushka Wijesinha as advisor | 18-Nov-14 | Economy | COLOMBO, Nov 18, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen has appointed Anus... | Sri Lanka Commerce Ministry picks Anushka Wijesinha as advisor COLOMBO, Nov 18, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiudeen has appointed Anus... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stocks end up 0.3-pct | 18-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 18, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rose 0.3 percent Tuesday, the sixth consecutive daily increase,... | Sri Lanka stocks end up 0.3-pct COLOMBO, Nov 18, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan stocks rose 0.3 percent Tuesday, the sixth consecutive daily increase,... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Expolanka sells subsidiaries, land for Rs1.2 bn | 18-Nov-14 | Logistics | COLOMBO, Nov 18, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's Expolanka Holdings said it sold eight subsidiaries and land for 1,161 ... | Sri Lanka Expolanka sells subsidiaries, land for Rs1.2 bn COLOMBO, Nov 18, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's Expolanka Holdings said it sold eight subsidiaries and land for 1,161 ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka stock market rally driven by foreign buying | 18-Nov-14 | Markets | COLOMBO, Nov 17, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan shares are riding on a wave of new foreign buying which hit a new high ... | Sri Lanka stock market rally driven by foreign buying COLOMBO, Nov 17, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lankan shares are riding on a wave of new foreign buying which hit a new high ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank net up 20-pct | 17-Nov-14 | Banking | Profits at Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank of Ceylon rose 20 percent to 3.3 billion rupees in the September 2014 quarter fro... | Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank net up 20-pct Profits at Sri Lanka's Commercial Bank of Ceylon rose 20 percent to 3.3 billion rupees in the September 2014 quarter fro... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka gets one billion dollars in FDI by September 2014 | 17-Nov-14 | Economy | Sri Lanka has received over one billion US dollars in foreign direct investments in the nine months to September 2014, i... | Sri Lanka gets one billion dollars in FDI by September 2014 Sri Lanka has received over one billion US dollars in foreign direct investments in the nine months to September 2014, i... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Telecom 3Q14 profit up 32-pct | 17-Nov-14 | ICT | COLOMBO, Nov 14, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) said net profit rose 32 percent to 2,061 million rupees in... | Sri Lanka Telecom 3Q14 profit up 32-pct COLOMBO, Nov 14, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) said net profit rose 32 percent to 2,061 million rupees in... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lankan telco capex needs seen high in 2015 | 17-Nov-14 | ICT | COLOMBO, Nov 17, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sales growth of Sri Lankan telecommunications firms will be in the mid-single-digi... | Sri Lankan telco capex needs seen high in 2015 COLOMBO, Nov 17, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sales growth of Sri Lankan telecommunications firms will be in the mid-single-digi... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka issues 10 rupee coin series | 17-Nov-14 | Economy | Sri Lanka has issued 25 coins depicting the administrative districts of the island, minted at the Mincovna Kreminica in ... | Sri Lanka issues 10 rupee coin series Sri Lanka has issued 25 coins depicting the administrative districts of the island, minted at the Mincovna Kreminica in ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka natural gas could displace oil in transport sector | 17-Nov-14 | Ground | COLOMBO, Oct 01, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka is considering how natural gas found in the offshore Mannar Basin could ... | Sri Lanka natural gas could displace oil in transport sector COLOMBO, Oct 01, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka is considering how natural gas found in the offshore Mannar Basin could ... | NEGATIVE | Transportation |
Sri Lanka Dockyard delivers passenger ferry to India | 17-Nov-14 | Logistics | COLOMBO, Oct 28, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Colombo Dockyard has delivered the first of a pair of passenger ferries valued at ... | Sri Lanka Dockyard delivers passenger ferry to India COLOMBO, Oct 28, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Colombo Dockyard has delivered the first of a pair of passenger ferries valued at ... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka Dockyard September quarter net down 81-pct | 17-Nov-14 | Logistics | COLOMBO, Nov 14, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Colombo Dockyard said net profit fell 81 percent to 36.3 million rupees in the Sep... | Sri Lanka Dockyard September quarter net down 81-pct COLOMBO, Nov 14, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Colombo Dockyard said net profit fell 81 percent to 36.3 million rupees in the Sep... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka natural gas find not seen meeting LPG needs | 17-Nov-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Oct 01, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Natural gas found in Sri Lanka's offshore Mannar Basin is methane-rich and not li... | Sri Lanka natural gas find not seen meeting LPG needs COLOMBO, Oct 01, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Natural gas found in Sri Lanka's offshore Mannar Basin is methane-rich and not li... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas September net down 20-pct | 17-Nov-14 | Energy | COLOMBO, Nov 14, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Laugfs Gas, one of two liquid petroleum gas (LPG) suppliers in Sri Lanka, said Sep... | Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas September net down 20-pct COLOMBO, Nov 14, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Laugfs Gas, one of two liquid petroleum gas (LPG) suppliers in Sri Lanka, said Sep... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Shangri La of Hong Kong plans third investment in Sri Lanka | 16-Nov-14 | Business | Hong Kong based leisure group Shangri La, is planning a third project in Sri Lanka, where the group will invest 250 mill... | Shangri La of Hong Kong plans third investment in Sri Lanka Hong Kong based leisure group Shangri La, is planning a third project in Sri Lanka, where the group will invest 250 mill... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Fitch rates planned Sampath Bank Rs7.0bn rupee debt sale 'A+(lka)(EXP)' | 16-Nov-14 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank is planning a 7.0 billion rupee debt sale which has been given a expected rating of 'A+' (lka) ... | Fitch rates planned Sampath Bank Rs7.0bn rupee debt sale 'A+(lka)(EXP)' Sri Lanka's Sampath Bank is planning a 7.0 billion rupee debt sale which has been given a expected rating of 'A+' (lka) ... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Delft Island in Sri Lanka's Jaffna to get tourist resort | 16-Nov-14 | Business | Sri Lanka's Delft Island off the Jaffna peninsular in the northern Sri Lanka will soon see a 1,000 rupee tourist resort,... | Delft Island in Sri Lanka's Jaffna to get tourist resort Sri Lanka's Delft Island off the Jaffna peninsular in the northern Sri Lanka will soon see a 1,000 rupee tourist resort,... | POSITIVE | Other |
Sri Lanka imports, trade gap, expand as credit picks up | 15-Nov-14 | Economy | Nov 15, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's imports rose 12.2 percent to 1.66 billion US dollars in September 2014 from a y... | Sri Lanka imports, trade gap, expand as credit picks up Nov 15, 2014 (EconomyNext) - Sri Lanka's imports rose 12.2 percent to 1.66 billion US dollars in September 2014 from a y... | POSITIVE | Other |
China displaces Britain to become Sri Lanka's second tourist market | 15-Nov-14 | Business | China became Sri Lanka's second largest source of tourists after India in October 2014 displacing Britain to third place... | China displaces Britain to become Sri Lanka's second tourist market China became Sri Lanka's second largest source of tourists after India in October 2014 displacing Britain to third place... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Cricket: England have put Pietersen row behind them - Cook | 15-Nov-14 | Culture | England captain Alastair Cook insisted Friday the controversy over Kevin Pietersen's autobiography was well and truly in... | Cricket: England have put Pietersen row behind them - Cook England captain Alastair Cook insisted Friday the controversy over Kevin Pietersen's autobiography was well and truly in... | POSITIVE | Other |
Cricket: Court names top officials in IPL corruption scandal | 15-Nov-14 | Culture | Indian cricket was thrown into turmoil on Friday when the country's highest court said four top officials, including the... | Cricket: Court names top officials in IPL corruption scandal Indian cricket was thrown into turmoil on Friday when the country's highest court said four top officials, including the... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Improvement in eurozone as Germany, France skirt recession | 15-Nov-14 | International news | The economic clouds over Europe appeared to lift slightly in the third quarter as its two biggest economies both narrowl... | Improvement in eurozone as Germany, France skirt recession The economic clouds over Europe appeared to lift slightly in the third quarter as its two biggest economies both narrowl... | POSITIVE | Other |
Beer becomes Bank of England's new tipple of choice | 15-Nov-14 | Offbeat | The Bank of England is cutting down on wine and has started serving beer instead since Canadian Mark Carney took over as... | Beer becomes Bank of England's new tipple of choice The Bank of England is cutting down on wine and has started serving beer instead since Canadian Mark Carney took over as... | NEGATIVE | Other |
Merkel heads for pub in Brisbane | 15-Nov-14 | Offbeat | Most of the world's powerhouse leaders arriving in Brisbane for the G20 summit headed in motorcades to relax at their lu... | Merkel heads for pub in Brisbane Most of the world's powerhouse leaders arriving in Brisbane for the G20 summit headed in motorcades to relax at their lu... | POSITIVE | Other |
DFCC Bank Sri Lanka profits up 53-pct on capital gains | 14-Nov-14 | Banking | Nov 14, 2015 (economynext) - Profits at Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank rose 53 percent to 912 million rupees in the September 201... | DFCC Bank Sri Lanka profits up 53-pct on capital gains Nov 14, 2015 (economynext) - Profits at Sri Lanka's DFCC Bank rose 53 percent to 912 million rupees in the September 201... | POSITIVE | Other |
Lion Brewery Sri Lanka to sell 5-year fixed rate bonds rated 'AA-(lka)': Fitch | 14-Nov-14 | Bonds & Forex | Sri Lanka's Lion Brewery, the island's largest beer maker is planning to sell 2.0 billion rupees of 5-year bonds, which ... | Lion Brewery Sri Lanka to sell 5-year fixed rate bonds rated 'AA-(lka)': Fitch Sri Lanka's Lion Brewery, the island's largest beer maker is planning to sell 2.0 billion rupees of 5-year bonds, which ... | NEGATIVE | Other |