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The unexpected COVID-19 cluster could hurt Sri Lanka’s economic recovery in near term – Central Bank

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The Central Bank (CB) warns that the recently emerged COVID-19 cluster and mini clusters could hurt the country’s economic recovery...

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Lord Davies of Abersoch appointed as the new UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Sri Lanka

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United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson appointed Lord Davies of Abersoch as the new Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for...

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Sri Lanka records a marginal improvement in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2020

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Sri Lanka marginally improves in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2020 by Washington DC-based think, Portulans Institute retaining the 83rd...

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Sri Lankan shares end flat as consumer discretionary, materials weigh

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(Reuters) - Sri Lankan shares ended little changed on Monday, after closing up for three straight sessions, as losses in...

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Sri Lanka to seek assistance of foreign consultants for GDP estimate calculations

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Sri Lanka’s Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) decided to delay publishing second quarter GDP estimates until Dec 15 seeking...

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Newly formed Bosch-Sun Mobility alliance to augur well for Sri Lanka in multiple ways – Ideal Group

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Sri Lanka’s Ideal Group expects better prospects for the country in coming years from the recently formed strategic alliance between...

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Conde Nast Traveller names Sri Lanka as the second-best country to travel in 2020

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Sri Lanka is ranked as the second-best country to travel in 2020 by the readers of popular United States (US)...

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CSE records highest market turnover in nine months

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The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) yesterday recorded its highest market turnover in nine months crossing Rs 5 billion mark mainly...

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Sri Lanka’s big three oil palm planters to gain most from the oil palm cultivation ban

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Sri Lanka’s big three oil palm growers which includes Watawala, Namunukula and Elpitiya plantations will make most gains from the...

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PwC SL alleged – Altair takeover

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The major shareholders of the Altair project have filed legal action in the District Court of Colombo against PricewaterhouseCoopers Lanka...