Much potential in debt and capital markets
The country’s debt market and capital market is
less than one percent of the GDP and there are more opportunities to
grow. Last year's budget concessions to develop the capital market
was a positive development. Policies will improve the debt market.
This will be a step towards becoming the miracle of Asia,
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Landmark Laksala showroom under Divi Neguma
Laksala, the oldest and well known gift and
souvenir boutique in Sri Lanka will open its landmark store at the
Colombo Museum premises by the end of this month to popularise and
promote the Sri Lankan handicraft industry locally and globally.
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Positive signs in fiscal management - IMF
Positive signs can be seen in fiscal management
of Sri Lanka, especially in deficit reduction, said IMF resident
representative in Colombo, Koshi Mathai at the 14th Economic Summit
of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce in Colombo last week.
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Fruit, vegetable export revenue to hit Rs. 1 b mark
Revenue from fresh and processed fruits,
vegetables and frozen sea food exports will be around Rs. one
billion this year, said International Foodstuff Group of Companies (IFCO)
Chairman and Past President of the National Chamber of Exporters,
Sarath de Silva at the Hotel Asia Exhibition in the Maldives
recently.
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Businessmen and economists to discuss Govt policies
The Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM)
has organised a discussion between business leaders and top
economists to discuss government policies. The forum has been
organised to facilitate private sector participation at pre-budget
discussions of the 2014 budget.
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Intel introduces new processors
Intel EM Limited has introduced the fourth
generation Intel Core processor family to the market. “The fourth
generation Intel Core processors offer one of the most significant
gains in battery life achieved by Intel. The CPU performance
delivers exciting new consumer experiences,”
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China, a huge gem and jewellery market
“The government has conceptualised a policy to
enhance the gem and jewellery sector as a thrust industry, which has
enormous potential for growth and to promote Sri Lanka as a gem and
jewellery hub in the region,” said Minister of Environment and
Renewable Energy,
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