Increasing food prices create challenges and opportunities -
Analysts
Increasing food prices have created serious
challenges as well as numerous opportunities in the agricultural
sector, economic analysts said. Prices of many staple food items in
the international market have increased to the highest level in
history and analysts said that the higher prices will persist for a
long period.
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Lanka's economy to grow 7% this year amidst challenges - CB
Governor
Sri Lanka's economy will grow around 7 per cent
this year amidst global challenges and increased counter terrorism
measures, said Central Bank Governor, Ajith Nivard Cabraal.
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Colombo Dockyard presents 80 ton anchor
handling tug vessel
Colombo Dockyard PLC presented its first 80 ton
anchor handling tug supply vessel "GREATSHIP ANJALI" to Greatship
(India) Ltd. This is the first anchor handling tug supply vessel
built by a Sri Lankan company. This vessel is the first on the list
and orders for two more anchor handling tug supply vessels have been
placed by Greatship (India) Ltd. The handing over ceremony was held
on January 2 at the Colombo Dockyard premises.
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