Excise Dept. achieves record Rs.139 bn revenue in 2021
Despite the travel restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 in 2021, the Excise Department has achieved a record revenue of Rs.139 billion.
“This is the highest...
Stock market ends 2021 on record note
The Colombo equity market ended the year 2021 at its highest level with a notable 80.5% return amid a much relaxed environment helped by...
Chinese Foreign Minister is expected to come up with a number of investment proposals
The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Sri Lanka, which is to take place around January 8 and 9, will be happening when...
CBSL allocates USD 500 million required for ISB maturing in January – Governor
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has allocated the forex required for the USD 500 million International Sovereign Bonds (ISB) that is maturing...
CSE’s ASPI surpasses 13,000 points for the first time
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) set a new record today (January 05) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed 13,000 points for the...
Rs. 20 bn offer for “Queen of Asia”
A Dubai businessman has reportedly offered Rs. 20 billion for the world’s largest single natural blue sapphire which was found in Sri Lanka recently.
The...
Banks not directed to forcibly convert Forex balances in customers’ accounts – Governor Cabraal
Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said rumours spread by some elements that Sri Lankan banks have been ordered by the Central Bank to...
Cabinet gives go-ahead to Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm development project
The Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval to the proposal tabled by the Minister of Power, for the implementation of Trincomalee Oil Tank...
ASPI records highest single day points gain
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange today recorded the highest single-day points gain in history.
The ASPI climbed 399.81 points...
Sri Lanka, India to jointly develop 61 Trinco Oil tanks
The Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) operated 14 oil tanks at the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm will be leased out to the same company...
