Hon. Minister of Energy Udaya Gammanpila stated that the USD 267 billion worth of oil and gas resources hidden in the Mannar Basin could generate three times the total debt of the country....
In August 2021, Sri Lanka received its share of the global SDR allocation by the IMF and the initial disbursements...
MTI Consulting, in their endeavor to enter the fast growing Latin American Markets, has initiated a major market development drive....
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has directed licensed commercial banks and licensed specialized banks (hereinafter referred to as licensed banks) to extend the debt moratorium to COVID-19 affected businesses and individuals...
In line with the government’s policy of developing regional industrialization, the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka recently entered into a supplementary agreement with Jay Jay Mills Lanka, to lay foundation to...
In an era of disruptive technology, mobility, intelligent connectivity and smart devices that enable the country’s development, agile innovation with fast optical technology is critical to sustain a thriving digital ecosystem. It enables...
In August 2021, Sri Lanka received its share of the global SDR allocation by the IMF and the initial disbursements under the bilateral currency swap arrangement between the Central Bank of Sri Lanka...
Capital Alliance Limited (CAL) – one of Sri Lanka’s leading full-service investment solution providers – introduced Video KYC (Know Your Customer) via their CAL Customer Portal to facilitate paperless, digital signature backed onboarding for investment products,...
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In early trade today, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed 9000 points. According to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), the ASPI has reached a new high for the first time in market history. The ASPI...
Read moreChief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said that 98.5 percent of the new Kelani Bridge has been...
The Finance Bill debated in Parliament on Thursday (07) was passed with amendments by a majority vote. During the second reading of the Bill, Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella called for...
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The emergency regulations on essential food supply formulated as per section 5 of the Public Security Ordinance were declared in a gazette, as per the powers vested in terms of section...
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COVID-19 vaccinations for people aged 20 to 29 in the Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, and Galle districts will begin today (Sept. 06), according to the head of the National Operation Centre for...
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An oximeter's maximum retail price has been fixed at Rs 3,000, according to a gazette notification. As a result of the increased demand for oximeters, their price has just surpassed Rs...
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Chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee (Hon. Speaker of the Parliament of the People's Republic of China) H.E. Li Zhanshu assured Hon. Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena...
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The report submitted by the three-member committee, appointed by the Hon. Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government to review the Local Government Election system was taken into consideration...
Read moreLeading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturer Brandix recently donated essential medical equipment to the Kegalle District General Hospital, Mawanella General Hospital,...
SLT-MOBITEL, and Lanka Nature Conservationists (LNC) jointly organized to host a free monthly online lecture series via the eSiphala from SLT-Mobitel platform...
Employing over 70% of the working population in Sri Lanka, SMEs are responsible for nearly a third of the country’s...
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon (ComBank) has announced a new ‘Call and Convert’ facility that enables its Credit Card holders...
Sri Lanka’s most innovative and integrated financial services institution, HNB FINANCE, was once again commended by the Great Place to...
Seylan Bank, the Bank with a Heart, has unveiled the first-ever Seylan-Visa Business Banking Debit Card for its SME customers...
Confers awards for ‘Best SME Bank’ in Sri Lanka and ‘Best Foreign Bank’ in Bangladesh in 2021 The Commercial Bank...
As part of the economic diplomacy programme of the High Commission, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya Velupillai Kananathan, visited ...
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Central Bank of Sri Lanka: Headline inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2013=100), increased to 6.0 percent in August 2021 from 5.7 percent in July 2021. This...
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S&P Global cut Sri Lanka's CCC+ sovereign rating outlook to negative from stable on Friday, warning the government may find it increasingly difficult to finance itself over the next 12 months. "The negative outlook reflects our...
Read moreHilton Colombo to radically transform guest experience with Rs. 1.94 billion room refurbishment S&T Interiors - a joint venture of...
The Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka in collaboration with Sri Lanka Tourism recently hosted a virtual business to business (B2B)...
GLX Digital Evolver programme provides expert access amounting to 1,950 hours spent on consultation for tourism enterprises Good Life X...
Q Khan thrilled to be owner of Dambulla Giants, a formidable team in the LPL Innovative Production Group (IPG) FZE,...
Read more| Date: 17/08/2021 | Source: CBSL | |
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| Currency | Buy | Sell |
| USD | 198.1983 | 202.8977 |
| GBP | 273.0112 | 281.0384 |
| EUR | 232.0220 | 239.3115 |
| JPY | 1.8122 | 1.8631 |
| CNY | 29.8215 | 31.7436 |
| AUD | 143.7540 | 149.4752 |
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