CNL Reporter, Author at Colombo News Line

Wide Angle focuses on China -Sri Lanka Maritime economy

CNL Reporter
January 19, 2025
Weekly Political Review
Wide Angle focuses on China -Sri Lanka Maritime economy
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Weekly Political review By Rohana Jith

China further extends US $ 1.4bn currency swap

CNL Reporter
January 18, 2025
Political
China further extends US $ 1.4bn currency swap
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China has extended its US $ 1.4 billion currency swap arrangement to Sri Lanka, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka affirmed yesterday.

Beira Lake gets a fresh start

The Beira Lake in Colombo is undergoing a much-needed cleanup operation. Workers and volunteers are coming together to remove debris, clear invasive plants, and restore its natural beauty.

Evolving Chinese Influence in Sri Lanka: India’s Concerns amid Massive Crisis Aid

CNL Reporter
January 18, 2025
Weekly Economic Review
Evolving Chinese Influence in Sri Lanka: India's Concerns amid Massive Crisis Aid
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WEEKLY ECONOMIC REVIEW Sri Lanka Navigates Strategic Rivalries and Economic Recovery

Sri Lanka renews $1.4 bln worth Chinese Yuan currency swap

CNL Reporter
January 17, 2025
Banking and Financial
Sri Lanka renews $1.4 bln worth Chinese Yuan currency swap
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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.

South Korea Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Sri Lanka’s Renewable Energy Goals

CNL Reporter
January 17, 2025
Political
South Korea Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Sri Lanka's Renewable Energy Goals
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News of the Day

Govt. announces relief measures for SME loan repayments

CNL Reporter
January 17, 2025
Banking and Financial
Govt. announces relief measures for SME loan repayments
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The government has planned a relief package to provide concessions to small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) facing difficulties in repaying loans.

Sri Lanka central bank launches digital payments promotion

CNL Reporter
January 17, 2025
Banking and Financial
Sri Lanka central bank launches digital payments promotion
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Sri Lanka’s central bank has launched a digital payments promotion campaign in Hambantota, it said in a statement.

Local palm oil industry set to save US$84 million annually.

CNL Reporter
January 17, 2025
Business News
Local palm oil industry set to save US$84 million annually.
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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.

Investigations launched into Ella online train tickets ‘mafia’

CNL Reporter
January 17, 2025
News
Investigations launched into Ella online train tickets ‘mafia’
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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.