Plummeting veggie prices hit farmers
Vegetable prices have plummeted causing losses to
farmers. The wholesale price of vegetables at Dambulla Special
Economic Centre (DSEC) recorded a very low level with most of the
items priced between Rs.10-30/kg. Farmers said that prices of some
items were below the cost of production.
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‘Central Bank should regulate debt market’
The corporate debt market should be regulated by
the Central Bank, rated and given to primary dealers, which will
help develop it, said CEO RAM Ratings Lanka Adrian Perera. The debt
market is 3-4 times bigger than the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE),
but the Central Bank is not aware of who is raising the funds. All
debt instruments, therefore, should be rated so that the Central
Bank is aware of who is raising money.
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We must promote brands constantly
Although there was a slight dip in the number of
tourist arrivals in May and in the early part of June there will be
a substantial growth this month due to the Perahera season, said
Immediate Past President of the Hotels Association of Sri Lanka,
Srilal Miththapala.
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