Sri Lanka renews $1.4 bln worth Chinese Yuan currency swap
Sri Lanka has renewed a $1.4 billion worth Yuan currency swap with China during the official Beijing visit of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, a joint statement by the both countries said.
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South Korea Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Goals
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Govt. announces relief measures for SME loan repayments
The government has planned a relief package to provide concessions to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) facing difficulties in repaying loans.
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Sri Lanka central bank launches digital payments promotion
Sri Lanka’s central bank has launched a digital payments promotion campaign in Hambantota, it said in a statement.
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Local palm oil industry set to save US$84 million annually.
Sri Lanka’s palm oil industry, if strengthened, can save $ 84 million in foreign exchange, and enable smallholders to enter into international value chains through value added palm oil production, AEN Plantations CEO Ruwan Goonewardena disclosed.
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Investigations launched into Ella online train tickets ‘mafia’
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena alleges that a major racket involving ‘e-tickets’ for up-country trains to Ella is presently taking place.
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Thailand to rescue Sri Lankan human trafficking victims in Myanmar
The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe has called on Chatchai Bangchuad, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC) of Thailand recently.
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Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm and Port Development: to boost foreign exchange
News of the Day In line with the new government’s energy policy and plan, significant efforts are underway to generate substantial foreign exchange for the country through the development of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Complex.
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Govt. seeks to generate revenue from ministerial bungalows
The Government has decided that 50 “luxury” official residences set aside for cabinet ministers will be utilised for other purposes that will bring revenue to the state.
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Sri Lanka’s northern fishermen to hold talks with Tamil Nadu CM?
A discussion is reportedly scheduled between the fishermen representatives from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province and the Chief Minister of India’s Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin.
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