Ceylon Tea Showcased At Myung Won World Tea Expo 2018 in Seoul
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) The Sri Lanka Embassy in Seoul in partnership with the Myung Won Culture Institute facilitated the participation of the…
Category: BUSINESS
Oil dips as emerging market woes dim demand outlook
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) Oil prices dipped on Monday as rising trade tensions and economic woes in emerging markets dented the outlook for…
Minister Rishad urges Sri Lankan entrepreneurs to conquer global markets
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – In recognition for his outstanding business leadership, the prestigious Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards (APEA 2018) has honoured the…
Notice pertaining to new price revisions issued to all fuel stations
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The notice pertaining to the new price revisions has been issued to all fuel stations across the island,…
Prices of 95 Octane Petrol, Super Diesel increased
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Finance has increased the price of 95 Octane Petrol by Rs. 2 per litre, while…
Sri Lanka speeds India backed Industry Zone in North
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – As part of its vast development efforts in the North, Sri Lanka has stepped up industry expansion in…
SCWEC Reiterates The Importance Of Women Equality
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) There are many candidates for the title of “last taboo,” but in 2018, menstruation has one of the strongest…
Cost of Living Committee to impose controlled price for samba rice
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Cost of Living Committee on Wednesday (08) decided to impose a controlled price for samba rice.
Fuel price revision on Friday
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – According to the Finance Ministry, the scheduled fuel price revision would come to effect on Friday (10).
Minister Amaraweera assures guaranteed price for maize
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Guaranteed price assured for maize by Minister Mahinda Amaraweera. He further stressed that the present Government has granted…
US concerned over China’s investments in Sri Lanka
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – According to the Wall Street Journal, the US senators are pressing the Trump administration to detail what it…
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“Sri Lanka to tap Chinese panda bond market” – Central Bank Governor [VIDEO]
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy stated that Sri Lanka is conducting discussions with China to tap the…
Shares up for second session on foreign buying
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – Shares rose for the second straight session yesterday as foreign investors picked up shares that had been battered…
Rupee ends steady
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) – The Sri Lankan rupee ended steady yesterday as dollar demand from foreign banks offset selling of the greenback…
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka Maintains Policy Interest Rates at Current Levels
(FASTNEWS|COLOMBO) The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 02 August 2018, decided…