Presidential Advisor says govt borrows Rs. 461.5 billion to service debts
Presidential Advisor Prof. Anil Jayantha claimed that the majority of debt borrowed (86%) between 27 September and 15 October was used to service existing debt obligations.
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Sri Lanka’s External Debt Hits USD 37.5 Billion
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Policy Formulation, Planning, and Tourism has revealed that Sri Lanka’s external debt reached a staggering USD 37.5 billion by the end of June 2024.
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Sri Lanka still fails to get into McDonald’s new franchise listings
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McDonald’s has not yet listed Sri Lanka among the countries where it is open to seek a new franchisee.McDonald’s and its former Sri Lankan franchise had recently entered a legal settlement mutually ending their relationship.
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Dr. Mothilal de Silva appointed new chairman of SLT
The Board of Directors of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC has resolved to appoint Dr. Mothilal de Silva, as an Independent, non-Executive Director and Chairman of the Board of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC with effect from 04 November 2024.
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Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC – Repayment of 50% of the Remaining Deposits
Consequent to the Order issued by the Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to resume business of Swarnamahal Financial Services PLC (SFSP) for a limited time on a conditional basis,
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Israeli tourists leave Sri Lanka amid security advisories, arrivals from other markets remain stable
Number of Israeli tourists in SL drops from 514 to 125 Sri Lanka Tourist Police Unit says remaining Israeli visitors are in Ella and Southern coast Asserts no significant outflow of tourists from other nations that advised caution Confirms over 20,000 international visitors are in country at present
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Oct. tourist arrivals up M-o-M and YoY, lower than 2018 peak
SL welcomes 135,907 tourists in October Up 25% YoY and 11% M-o-M YTD arrivals stand at 1.62 m, inching towards revised target of 2 m arrivals and over $ 3 b revenue for 2024 India leads source markets in Oct., followed by Russia and UK Stakeholders say resumption of European charters will aid growth momentum
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Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council concludes successful trade and investment mission to Canada
The Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully concluded its nine-member trade and investment mission to Canada, strengthening bilateral ties and exploring trade, investment, and allied opportunities in key sectors.
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New batch of 50,000 passports here
Another 100,000 to arrive end November Issuing 1,600 daily to clear backlog
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SriLankan Cares Commemorates Children’s Day with Galle Face Hotel and Ebert Silva Holidays
SriLankan Cares, the community development arm of SriLankan Airlines, in partnership with Galle Face Hotel and Ebert Silva Holidays, marked World Children’s Day on October 14, 2024, with a special programme for the children of Certified Schools, Ranmuthugala and Makola. The group of children enjoyed an activity-filled day that combined fun and learning, focusing on the travel and tourism industry …
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