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India funds Sri Lanka smart classroom project in estates
10-Jul-24
Education
"The Indian Government is helping us financially to develop the quality of education
India funds Sri Lanka smart classroom project in estates "The Indian Government is helping us financially to develop the quality of education
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 303.63/72 to US dollar
10-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were down.
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 303.63/72 to US dollar Bond yields were down.
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka stocks close up, sentiment remains muted
10-Jul-24
Stocks & Companies
Turnover was 801 million.
Sri Lanka stocks close up, sentiment remains muted Turnover was 801 million.
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields begin to fall
10-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
The 3-month yield fell 16bp to 9.91-pct
Sri Lanka Treasury bill yields begin to fall The 3-month yield fell 16bp to 9.91-pct
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka president thanks state employees who turned up for work during strike
10-Jul-24
Politics
"I want to thank the non-executive government employees who reported for duty on July 8 and 9."
Sri Lanka president thanks state employees who turned up for work during strike "I want to thank the non-executive government employees who reported for duty on July 8 and 9."
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka to decide on vehicle import liberalization in Aug second week
10-Jul-24
Autos
Public transport vehicles, goods transport vehicles, and private vehicles will be imported under the regulations.
Sri Lanka to decide on vehicle import liberalization in Aug second week Public transport vehicles, goods transport vehicles, and private vehicles will be imported under the regulations.
NEGATIVE
Automobiles & Components
Dissident Sri Lanka ruling party group to back main opposition SJB: MP
10-Jul-24
Politics
"Our talks with the main opposition SJB have been very successful."
Dissident Sri Lanka ruling party group to back main opposition SJB: MP "Our talks with the main opposition SJB have been very successful."
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka lawmaking process deficient, avenue for public consultation vital: legislator
10-Jul-24
Economy
Professor Samarajiva made some very good proposals. The Supreme Court in it determination has agreed to these views
Sri Lanka lawmaking process deficient, avenue for public consultation vital: legislator Professor Samarajiva made some very good proposals. The Supreme Court in it determination has agreed to these views
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka to revive senior citizen interest subsidies?
10-Jul-24
Economy
Bank interest rates need to be kept low. However, lower interest rates can disadvantage pensioners,
Sri Lanka to revive senior citizen interest subsidies? Bank interest rates need to be kept low. However, lower interest rates can disadvantage pensioners,
NEGATIVE
Banks
South Africa earthquake has no threat of Indian Ocean tsunami : Update II
10-Jul-24
Environment
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South Africa earthquake has no threat of Indian Ocean tsunami : Update II .
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 303.60/75 to US dollar
10-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were broadly steady, and stocks opened 0.41 percent up, dealers said.
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 303.60/75 to US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady, and stocks opened 0.41 percent up, dealers said.
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka in talks with UN body, ISBA over Cobalt-rich crust in Bay of Bengal amid Indian claim
10-Jul-24
EXPLORATION
Sri Lanka's claim for seamount is on hold after Indian request: Foreign Ministry
Sri Lanka in talks with UN body, ISBA over Cobalt-rich crust in Bay of Bengal amid Indian claim Sri Lanka's claim for seamount is on hold after Indian request: Foreign Ministry
NEGATIVE
Materials
Sri Lanka passes changes telecom law, allowing Starlink to be licensed
10-Jul-24
ICT
The new law will also provide a framework for to license and regulate cable landing stations
Sri Lanka passes changes telecom law, allowing Starlink to be licensed The new law will also provide a framework for to license and regulate cable landing stations
POSITIVE
Telecommunication Services
Sri Lanka's WealthTrust Securities rated A- with stable outlook by LRA
10-Jul-24
Economy
The company a Capital Adequacy of 43.01-pct far exceeding the statutory requirement of 10-pct
Sri Lanka's WealthTrust Securities rated A- with stable outlook by LRA The company a Capital Adequacy of 43.01-pct far exceeding the statutory requirement of 10-pct
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka discussing US$100mn in financing from OPEC Fund
9-Jul-24
Economy
.The 100 million will go to support a project linked to Sri Lanka's Mahaweli River
Sri Lanka discussing US$100mn in financing from OPEC Fund .The 100 million will go to support a project linked to Sri Lanka's Mahaweli River
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka to reward public sector officials who did not strike
9-Jul-24
Economy
They will also be issued a commendation certificate for future promotions,
Sri Lanka to reward public sector officials who did not strike They will also be issued a commendation certificate for future promotions,
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 303.90/304.50 to US dollar
9-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were broadly steady.
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 303.90/304.50 to US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady.
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka to bring in 14 previously untaxed sectors into direct tax net: state minister
9-Jul-24
Economy
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has studied the income of persons engaged in the 14 sectors, said Siyambalapitiya.
Sri Lanka to bring in 14 previously untaxed sectors into direct tax net: state minister The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has studied the income of persons engaged in the 14 sectors, said Siyambalapitiya.
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka stocks close down, activity remains low
9-Jul-24
Markets
"Investors were not active and the turnover remained one of the lowest this year."
Sri Lanka stocks close down, activity remains low "Investors were not active and the turnover remained one of the lowest this year."
NEGATIVE
Banks
Turkish naval ship to conduct passage exercise with Sri Lanka Navy
9-Jul-24
Defence
TCG Kinaliada will engage in a passage exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship in Colombo seas
Turkish naval ship to conduct passage exercise with Sri Lanka Navy TCG Kinaliada will engage in a passage exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship in Colombo seas
NEGATIVE
Transportation
Karu Jayasuriya appointed Chair of Sri Lanka's Former Parliamentarians’ Caucus
9-Jul-24
Politics
ayasuriya's appointment was made unanimously at the first meeting of the caucus, parliament said.
Karu Jayasuriya appointed Chair of Sri Lanka's Former Parliamentarians’ Caucus ayasuriya's appointment was made unanimously at the first meeting of the caucus, parliament said.
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Shanmugam Kugathasan sworn in as new MP in Sri Lanka parliament
9-Jul-24
Politics
He was sworn in before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena in parliament Tuesday July 09 morning.
Shanmugam Kugathasan sworn in as new MP in Sri Lanka parliament He was sworn in before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena in parliament Tuesday July 09 morning.
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka teacher salary hike, graduates drive up wage bill in 2023 as other sectors fall
9-Jul-24
Economy
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Sri Lanka teacher salary hike, graduates drive up wage bill in 2023 as other sectors fall .
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka opposition leader bats for teacher jobs for unemployed graduates
9-Jul-24
Education
"Just because they are graduates, they can't be made teachers,"
Sri Lanka opposition leader bats for teacher jobs for unemployed graduates "Just because they are graduates, they can't be made teachers,"
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 304.20/35 to US dollar
9-Jul-24
Markets
Bond yields were flat, stocks were down
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 304.20/35 to US dollar Bond yields were flat, stocks were down
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka will need Rs275bn to give Rs20,000 pay hike to state workers, hike VAT 4-pct: Minister
9-Jul-24
Economy
Import duties may have to be hiked 42-pct
Sri Lanka will need Rs275bn to give Rs20,000 pay hike to state workers, hike VAT 4-pct: Minister Import duties may have to be hiked 42-pct
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka cabinet nod for India-funded ID card project; proposal sent to Indian HC: State Min
8-Jul-24
Data Protection
The project has been long dragged due to data breach concerns
Sri Lanka cabinet nod for India-funded ID card project; proposal sent to Indian HC: State Min The project has been long dragged due to data breach concerns
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka govt to amend to TRC Act to accommodate Elon Musk’s Starlink
8-Jul-24
Information Technology
Sri Lanka has aimed for a $15 billion from digital economy by 2030
Sri Lanka govt to amend to TRC Act to accommodate Elon Musk’s Starlink Sri Lanka has aimed for a $15 billion from digital economy by 2030
NEGATIVE
Telecommunication Services
Sri Lanka public transport to get e-ticketing by end-2024: Official
8-Jul-24
Autos
Electronic ticketing system for public transport services, including trains, will be introduced before the end of year
Sri Lanka public transport to get e-ticketing by end-2024: Official Electronic ticketing system for public transport services, including trains, will be introduced before the end of year
NEGATIVE
Transportation
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 304.35/50 to US dollar
8-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
"Bond market was quiet"
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 304.35/50 to US dollar "Bond market was quiet"
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka stocks close down, Hemas and Sampath push turnover
8-Jul-24
Stocks & Companies
Two crossings on Hemas Holdings Plc (Rs125mn), and Sampath Bank Plc (Rs113mn) contributed to the Rs657mn turnover
Sri Lanka stocks close down, Hemas and Sampath push turnover Two crossings on Hemas Holdings Plc (Rs125mn), and Sampath Bank Plc (Rs113mn) contributed to the Rs657mn turnover
NEGATIVE
Banks
Eight parties qualify to bid for Sri Lanka's Litro Gas
8-Jul-24
Economy
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Eight parties qualify to bid for Sri Lanka's Litro Gas .
POSITIVE
Energy
Sri Lanka Supreme Court dismisses petition on presidential election: report
8-Jul-24
Politics
A five-judge bench delivered the verdict on the petition Monday July 08 afternoon.
Sri Lanka Supreme Court dismisses petition on presidential election: report A five-judge bench delivered the verdict on the petition Monday July 08 afternoon.
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Land, truth & reconciliation commission bills ready for parliament: president
8-Jul-24
Politics
"Other powers can be discussed later," he said.
Land, truth & reconciliation commission bills ready for parliament: president "Other powers can be discussed later," he said.
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka Pediatricians urge caution on reporting traumatic incidents related to children
8-Jul-24
Human Rights
"In addition, does the media have a right to disrespect the next of kin who are trying to grapple with a huge problem?"
Sri Lanka Pediatricians urge caution on reporting traumatic incidents related to children "In addition, does the media have a right to disrespect the next of kin who are trying to grapple with a huge problem?"
NEGATIVE
Health Care Equipment & Services
Sri Lanka presidential election will be held in 2024 despite legal challenges: president
8-Jul-24
Politics
Parliamentary elections and provincial councils will follow the presidential poll, he said.
Sri Lanka presidential election will be held in 2024 despite legal challenges: president Parliamentary elections and provincial councils will follow the presidential poll, he said.
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka central bank extends deadline for updating depositor unique identification number
8-Jul-24
Banking
Unique identification numbers for depositors of licensed banks and licensed finance companies
Sri Lanka central bank extends deadline for updating depositor unique identification number Unique identification numbers for depositors of licensed banks and licensed finance companies
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka leader hands over India-funded smart classrooms ahead of election
8-Jul-24
Education
The project aims at equipping 200 schools in the Province with necessary digital tools.
Sri Lanka leader hands over India-funded smart classrooms ahead of election The project aims at equipping 200 schools in the Province with necessary digital tools.
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Surprise defeat for far-right in France in Macron's snap election gambit
8-Jul-24
Politics
A left-wing alliance led by Jean-Luc Melenchon is projected to have secured 171-187 seats.
Surprise defeat for far-right in France in Macron's snap election gambit A left-wing alliance led by Jean-Luc Melenchon is projected to have secured 171-187 seats.
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
South Asian collective urges action on high levels of sexual violence in the region
8-Jul-24
Gender Issues
Collective action is needed to tackle sexual violence in South Asia
South Asian collective urges action on high levels of sexual violence in the region Collective action is needed to tackle sexual violence in South Asia
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank raises Rs35.9bn through debenture issue
8-Jul-24
Stocks & Companies
The goal was to raise 20 billion rupees
Sri Lanka’s Commercial Bank raises Rs35.9bn through debenture issue The goal was to raise 20 billion rupees
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka rupee opens flat at 304.50/65 to US dollar
8-Jul-24
Markets
Bond yields steady, stocks up
Sri Lanka rupee opens flat at 304.50/65 to US dollar Bond yields steady, stocks up
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka passport issues fall, labour migration still strong
8-Jul-24
Economy
Departures for foreign work in the first quater was 85,175 persons, up from 76,024
Sri Lanka passport issues fall, labour migration still strong Departures for foreign work in the first quater was 85,175 persons, up from 76,024
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka people cannot bear another VAT hike to increase state salaries twice: President
7-Jul-24
Economy
I raised VAT to 18 percent and faced the criticism of the public to pay the salaries
Sri Lanka people cannot bear another VAT hike to increase state salaries twice: President I raised VAT to 18 percent and faced the criticism of the public to pay the salaries
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka engaging with local banks on sovereign bonds restructure
7-Jul-24
Banking
About 15 percent of the sovereign bonds outstanding are held with private local banks
Sri Lanka engaging with local banks on sovereign bonds restructure About 15 percent of the sovereign bonds outstanding are held with private local banks
NEGATIVE
Banks
Foreign investment needed for Sri Lanka banks to thrive: President
6-Jul-24
Economy
Wickremesinghe said efforts have been made to reduce the loan repayment by 8 billion dollars over a period of four years
Foreign investment needed for Sri Lanka banks to thrive: President Wickremesinghe said efforts have been made to reduce the loan repayment by 8 billion dollars over a period of four years
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka’s 2024 first half tourism revenue surpasses $1.5 bn with 78-pct rise
6-Jul-24
Tourism
Tourism revenue, arrival numbers have been on the rise amid recovery in crisis-hit economy
Sri Lanka’s 2024 first half tourism revenue surpasses $1.5 bn with 78-pct rise Tourism revenue, arrival numbers have been on the rise amid recovery in crisis-hit economy
POSITIVE
Consumer Services
Sri Lanka 2024 first half remittances rise 11.4-pct, surpass $3.1 bn
6-Jul-24
Economy
Sri Lanka has been sending more workers abroad to earn higher foreign exchange after bankruptcy
Sri Lanka 2024 first half remittances rise 11.4-pct, surpass $3.1 bn Sri Lanka has been sending more workers abroad to earn higher foreign exchange after bankruptcy
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka says 1.3mn register for tax number in June, targets 7.4mn
6-Jul-24
Economic Crisis
2.3 million people have got Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
Sri Lanka says 1.3mn register for tax number in June, targets 7.4mn 2.3 million people have got Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka in talks for US$25 mn German technical university: State Minister
6-Jul-24
Education
Sri Lanka has been eyeing for more foreign investment into tertiary education sector
Sri Lanka in talks for US$25 mn German technical university: State Minister Sri Lanka has been eyeing for more foreign investment into tertiary education sector
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka SIS warned not to grant wage hike for protesting University staff: State Minister
5-Jul-24
Economic Crisis
Non-academic staff at state universities have been protesting for 65 days demanding wage hike
Sri Lanka SIS warned not to grant wage hike for protesting University staff: State Minister Non-academic staff at state universities have been protesting for 65 days demanding wage hike
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
EXPLAINER: Impact of Labour-led UK government on Sri Lanka
5-Jul-24
International Relations
Sri Lanka was under the British colonial rule for 150 years through 1948 independence
EXPLAINER: Impact of Labour-led UK government on Sri Lanka Sri Lanka was under the British colonial rule for 150 years through 1948 independence
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka foreign reserves rise to $5642mn June after IMF loan
5-Jul-24
Economy
The IMF approved US$336 mn equivalent tranche for Sri Lanka in June
Sri Lanka foreign reserves rise to $5642mn June after IMF loan The IMF approved US$336 mn equivalent tranche for Sri Lanka in June
NEGATIVE
Banks
Global Environment Facility funds chemical disposal project in Sri Lanka
5-Jul-24
General Industry
GEF grants USD5mn to Ministry of Environment and UNDP to implement project on chemical disposal
Global Environment Facility funds chemical disposal project in Sri Lanka GEF grants USD5mn to Ministry of Environment and UNDP to implement project on chemical disposal
NEGATIVE
Materials
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover remains low
5-Jul-24
Stocks & Companies
Turnover was low at 472 million.
Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover remains low Turnover was low at 472 million.
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 304.45/75 to US dollar
5-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields stable
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 304.45/75 to US dollar Bond yields stable
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka invites Israel farmers to visit island and recruit workers
5-Jul-24
Employment
Israel unhappy with unskilled workers sent to agriculture sector, Sri Lanka to monitor social media of future hires
Sri Lanka invites Israel farmers to visit island and recruit workers Israel unhappy with unskilled workers sent to agriculture sector, Sri Lanka to monitor social media of future hires
NEGATIVE
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
Sri Lanka's Dhammika Perera ready to enter presidential race but says SLPP must decide
5-Jul-24
Politics
Perera said 44 percent of the country have yet to decide whom to vote for.
Sri Lanka's Dhammika Perera ready to enter presidential race but says SLPP must decide Perera said 44 percent of the country have yet to decide whom to vote for.
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka coconut prices down 4.6-pct at auction
5-Jul-24
Agriculture
Prices fall after seven weeks of gains
Sri Lanka coconut prices down 4.6-pct at auction Prices fall after seven weeks of gains
NEGATIVE
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 304.90/305.20 to US dollar
5-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bonds steady, stocks up
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 304.90/305.20 to US dollar Bonds steady, stocks up
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka bondholder deal gives NPV benefit of 40-pct, 27-pct in upside: FinMin
5-Jul-24
Economy
Discount rate 11-pct
Sri Lanka bondholder deal gives NPV benefit of 40-pct, 27-pct in upside: FinMin Discount rate 11-pct
POSITIVE
Banks
IMF awaiting more information for final sign-off on Sri Lanka bondholder deal
5-Jul-24
Economy
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IMF awaiting more information for final sign-off on Sri Lanka bondholder deal .
NEGATIVE
Banks
Majority of Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition backs Wickremesinghe for presidency: legislator
4-Jul-24
Politics
SLPP is facing an imminent split in backing President Wickremesinghe for next presidency: analysts
Majority of Sri Lanka’s ruling coalition backs Wickremesinghe for presidency: legislator SLPP is facing an imminent split in backing President Wickremesinghe for next presidency: analysts
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka's Colombo Port, US Virginia Port to collaborate
4-Jul-24
Trade
Agreement covers information sharing, cooperation on general logistics, exchange of technical expertise, dispute settlem
Sri Lanka's Colombo Port, US Virginia Port to collaborate Agreement covers information sharing, cooperation on general logistics, exchange of technical expertise, dispute settlem
POSITIVE
Transportation
Sri Lanka Customs strike will affect SMEs mostly: JAAFSL, SLSC
4-Jul-24
Apparel
Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council and Joint Apparel Association Forum say small players affected
Sri Lanka Customs strike will affect SMEs mostly: JAAFSL, SLSC Sri Lanka Shippers’ Council and Joint Apparel Association Forum say small players affected
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 304.60/80 to US dollar
4-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields broadly steady
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 304.60/80 to US dollar Bond yields broadly steady
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka stocks close down, foreign inflows account for 50-pct of turnover
4-Jul-24
Stocks & Companies
Turnover was 1.9 million. A large part of this was from foreign buying. There was a net foreign inflow of 972 million.
Sri Lanka stocks close down, foreign inflows account for 50-pct of turnover Turnover was 1.9 million. A large part of this was from foreign buying. There was a net foreign inflow of 972 million.
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka’s Cable Solutions IPO offers 80mn voting shares
4-Jul-24
Business
The company will host a virtual investor forum on July 9, ahead of the IPO.
Sri Lanka’s Cable Solutions IPO offers 80mn voting shares The company will host a virtual investor forum on July 9, ahead of the IPO.
POSITIVE
Capital Goods
Sri Lanka opposition parties maintained notable lead in opinion survey for May
4-Jul-24
Politics
Support for the SJB remained unchanged at 34 percent.
Sri Lanka opposition parties maintained notable lead in opinion survey for May Support for the SJB remained unchanged at 34 percent.
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
EXPLAINER: FR petition to prevent calling presidential poll in Sri Lanka
4-Jul-24
Politics
Presidential elections are expected to be held between September 17 and October 16
EXPLAINER: FR petition to prevent calling presidential poll in Sri Lanka Presidential elections are expected to be held between September 17 and October 16
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Wickremesinghe disavows Supreme Court case seeking verdict on Sri Lanka president's term
4-Jul-24
Politics
"I firmly believe that the President’s term is five years," he said.
Wickremesinghe disavows Supreme Court case seeking verdict on Sri Lanka president's term "I firmly believe that the President’s term is five years," he said.
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
China minister discusses cooperation with Customs, increasing exports
4-Jul-24
Agriculture
"China's readiness to cooperate with the Sri Lanka Customs Department in developing enhanced security and cooperation
China minister discusses cooperation with Customs, increasing exports "China's readiness to cooperate with the Sri Lanka Customs Department in developing enhanced security and cooperation
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Support for Sri Lanka president grew in May but remained far behind rivals: poll
4-Jul-24
Politics
Support for his rivals remained significantly higher at just under 40 percent for each.
Support for Sri Lanka president grew in May but remained far behind rivals: poll Support for his rivals remained significantly higher at just under 40 percent for each.
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka bondholder deal: hair cuts, coupons, GDP-link, too much or too little?
4-Jul-24
Bellwether
Deeper haircuts are not a guarantee against future defaults
Sri Lanka bondholder deal: hair cuts, coupons, GDP-link, too much or too little? Deeper haircuts are not a guarantee against future defaults
NEGATIVE
Banks
Switzerland’s GTEX2 phase II to boost Sri Lanka apparel SMEs
4-Jul-24
Apparel
Increase export competitiveness of SMEs in the textile and clothing value chain through technical assistance project
Switzerland’s GTEX2 phase II to boost Sri Lanka apparel SMEs Increase export competitiveness of SMEs in the textile and clothing value chain through technical assistance project
POSITIVE
Consumer Durables & Apparel
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 304.50/70 to US dollar
4-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bonds steady, stocks up
Sri Lanka rupee opens weaker at 304.50/70 to US dollar Bonds steady, stocks up
NEGATIVE
Banks
Talks on resuming Japan funded Sri Lanka airport terminal next week: Minister
4-Jul-24
Aviation
Key benefit of finishing OCC restructuring is re-starting stalled projects
Talks on resuming Japan funded Sri Lanka airport terminal next week: Minister Key benefit of finishing OCC restructuring is re-starting stalled projects
NEGATIVE
Transportation
Sri Lanka bondholders agree on 28-pct hair cut; GDP-gains capped at 15-pct
4-Jul-24
Economy
Also leaves room for ESG bond
Sri Lanka bondholders agree on 28-pct hair cut; GDP-gains capped at 15-pct Also leaves room for ESG bond
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka port trade unions oppose increase in female gantry operators: Minister
3-Jul-24
Employment
Unions have protested the increase of female gantry crane operators
Sri Lanka port trade unions oppose increase in female gantry operators: Minister Unions have protested the increase of female gantry crane operators
NEGATIVE
Transportation
Sri Lanka's teachers must be disciplined: President
3-Jul-24
Education
"Education in a country cannot be maintained without discipline"
Sri Lanka's teachers must be disciplined: President "Education in a country cannot be maintained without discipline"
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka to go ahead with Russian firm to operate Mattala airport despite US advice
3-Jul-24
Aviation
Mattala airport was built by China and was earlier offered to India
Sri Lanka to go ahead with Russian firm to operate Mattala airport despite US advice Mattala airport was built by China and was earlier offered to India
NEGATIVE
Transportation
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 304.20/50 to US dollar
3-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were down
Sri Lanka rupee closes weaker at 304.20/50 to US dollar Bond yields were down
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka stocks close down, Windforce sees foreign buying
3-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Turnover was 1.5 billion.
Sri Lanka stocks close down, Windforce sees foreign buying Turnover was 1.5 billion.
NEGATIVE
Banks
SriLankan Airlines bidders being further evaluated: Minister
3-Jul-24
Aviation
Sri Lanka "would like to see a Sri Lankan entrepreneur or consortium" buying into the airline
SriLankan Airlines bidders being further evaluated: Minister Sri Lanka "would like to see a Sri Lankan entrepreneur or consortium" buying into the airline
NEGATIVE
Transportation
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields steady across maturities
3-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
175 billion rupees sold of the offered 190.
Sri Lanka Treasuries yields steady across maturities 175 billion rupees sold of the offered 190.
POSITIVE
Banks
LIOC begins retailing 100 octane petrol in Sri Lanka
3-Jul-24
Petroleum
The price per liter is 793 rupees.
LIOC begins retailing 100 octane petrol in Sri Lanka The price per liter is 793 rupees.
NEGATIVE
Energy
Sri Lanka’s election laws still in force as LG polls not finished: EC
3-Jul-24
Legal
Sri Lanka is yet to hold LG polls declared in January last year
Sri Lanka’s election laws still in force as LG polls not finished: EC Sri Lanka is yet to hold LG polls declared in January last year
NEGATIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka to enlist help of army, navy for deep-sea diving tourists
3-Jul-24
Defence
National Shipwreck Database lists 114 shipwrecks
Sri Lanka to enlist help of army, navy for deep-sea diving tourists National Shipwreck Database lists 114 shipwrecks
NEGATIVE
Consumer Services
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 303.00/50 to US dollar
3-Jul-24
Markets
Bond yields steady, stocks up
Sri Lanka rupee opens stronger at 303.00/50 to US dollar Bond yields steady, stocks up
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka, Japan discuss resuming stalled projects under yen loans
3-Jul-24
Economy
Opportunities for increasing Japanese investment and expanding employment prospects for Sri Lankans
Sri Lanka, Japan discuss resuming stalled projects under yen loans Opportunities for increasing Japanese investment and expanding employment prospects for Sri Lankans
POSITIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka CPC oil imports, sales, fall with entry of new players
3-Jul-24
Energy
CPC oil imports fell to US$647mn to April 2024 from US$828.4mn last year
Sri Lanka CPC oil imports, sales, fall with entry of new players CPC oil imports fell to US$647mn to April 2024 from US$828.4mn last year
NEGATIVE
Energy
EXPLAINER: Sri Lanka’s deal on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors
2-Jul-24
Debt Restructuring
Sri Lanka's bilateral debt restructuring deal will gradually help people, not immediately
EXPLAINER: Sri Lanka’s deal on debt restructuring with bilateral creditors Sri Lanka's bilateral debt restructuring deal will gradually help people, not immediately
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Banks
Sri Lanka’s bilateral debt restructuring deal concluded; admin issues remain: State FinMin
2-Jul-24
Debt Restructuring
Sri Lanka reached US$10 bn bilateral debt restructuring deal last week
Sri Lanka’s bilateral debt restructuring deal concluded; admin issues remain: State FinMin Sri Lanka reached US$10 bn bilateral debt restructuring deal last week
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Banks
Sri Lanka stocks close up due to foreign buying interest
2-Jul-24
Stocks & Companies
Local retail segment remains cautious
Sri Lanka stocks close up due to foreign buying interest Local retail segment remains cautious
NEGATIVE
Banks
Bilateral creditors never reduce principal, only offer deferments: Sri Lanka president
2-Jul-24
Economy
Official bilateral creditors never reduce the principal on a loan, he said.
Bilateral creditors never reduce principal, only offer deferments: Sri Lanka president Official bilateral creditors never reduce the principal on a loan, he said.
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 303.10/30 to US dollar
2-Jul-24
Bonds & Forex
Bond yields were broadly steady
Sri Lanka rupee closes stronger at 303.10/30 to US dollar Bond yields were broadly steady
POSITIVE
Banks
No ill-will between Sri Lanka president and ruling party, but views differ: Rajapaksa
2-Jul-24
Politics
"We're democratic. We do something after discussing it with everyone," he said.
No ill-will between Sri Lanka president and ruling party, but views differ: Rajapaksa "We're democratic. We do something after discussing it with everyone," he said.
POSITIVE
Commercial & Professional Services
Sri Lanka to get US$100mn from ADB on power reforms
2-Jul-24
Economy
The loan is the first part of a 300 million dollar program
Sri Lanka to get US$100mn from ADB on power reforms The loan is the first part of a 300 million dollar program
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Utilities
President fact-checks viral social media post on Sri Lanka's external debt
2-Jul-24
Economy
"Some political groups are spreading false information about our foreign debt on social media."
President fact-checks viral social media post on Sri Lanka's external debt "Some political groups are spreading false information about our foreign debt on social media."
NEGATIVE
Banks
Sri Lanka cabinet approves new feed-in tariffs for renewables
2-Jul-24
Energy
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Sri Lanka cabinet approves new feed-in tariffs for renewables .
POSITIVE
Utilities
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