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By Marianne David MP and consultant economist Dr. Harsha De Silva yesterday alleged that THE UNP’s criticism over the mismanagement of the economy and the Central Bank as well as the EPF’s investments in banking stocks have been emphatically validated by global rating agency Standard and Poor’s.“Standard and Poor’s reiterated what we have been saying ...
- Harsha claims Govt., CB lack credibility (Category: Business)
- UNP draws guns on “military control” of Rupee (Category: Business)
- S&P’s soother! (Category: Business)
BANGALORE (Reuters): India’s inflation may have accelerated at its fastest pace this year in May, driven by higher food and fuel prices, impeding chances of a rate cut by the RBI at its review next week, a Reuters poll showed. The wholesale price index, India’s main inflation gauge, is expected to rise 7.60 percent in ...
- India’s inflation may have picked up slightly in Feb. (Category: Business)
- India’s GDP grows 6.1% in Q3, weakest in almost 3 years (Category: Business)
- RBI shifts focus to growth, cuts CRR by 50 bps (Category: Business)
- India Central Bank leaves interest rates unchanged, cuts CRR (Category: Business)
INSEAD, the leading international business school, has partnered with leading TMT advisory and investment firm Delta Partners to release a joint white paper that defines core emerging markets, growth drivers as well as opportunities and challenges in the global telecommunications industry. At a time when Facebook is getting ready to IPO, its focus on emerging ...
- Global Information Technology Report: living in a hyperconnected world (Category: Business)
- Colombo to host GSMA mWomen Working Group meeting (Category: Business)
- Dialog extends deal with Cable&Wireless to provide managed services to customers (Category: Business)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last week announced global traffic results for March showing that total passenger demand rose 7.6% and freight demand climbed 0.3% compared to the same month last year. Comparisons with March last year are affected by events that depressed passenger demand in 2011, including the Arab Spring, which disrupted travel ...
- 2011 ends on positive note for global aviation (Category: Business)
- Global aviation’s growth slows again in July: IATA (Category: Business)
- Global aviation demand growth slows, says IATA (Category: Business)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) last week called upon governments to work together and with the aviation industry to maximise aviation’s ability to sustainably drive global economic development and job creation. “Governments and industry share a common interest in aviation’s success. Aviation is a business and a driver of economic and social development that .....
- IATA disappointed with CJEU opinion; Urges global solution through ICAO (Category: Business)
- UN aviation body says emissions proposal by year-end (Category: Business)
- IATA calls for harmonization and vigilance for secure aviation (Category: Business)
- Qantas’ Joyce is new IATA Chairman (Category: Business)
IATA says outlook remains fragileThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) last week released global traffic results for February 2012 showing an 8.6% improvement in passenger demand and a 5.2% rise in cargo demand compared to the same month in the previous year. Several factors inflated February 2012 results and distorted comparisons with the year-ago period. ...
- Global aviation’s growth slows again in July: IATA (Category: Business)
- 2011 ends on positive note for global aviation (Category: Business)
- Global aviation market improves in April: IATA (Category: Business)
- Global aviation demand growth compromised by high oil prices – IATA (Category: Business)
In the time tested form of the parliamentary system of governance there is the concept of Cabinet Responsibility (Ministerial Responsibility) where ministers are said to be ‘collectively responsible’ for government policy. In Sri Lanka’s fast evolving constitutional form of government – particularly under President Mahinda Rajapaksa – the cabinet itself has become a tremendous joke .....
- Nawinna Gives Formula For Mervyn’s Success (Category: Breaking News)
- #SriLanka: New Cabinet takes oath in presence of President (Category: Breaking News)
- Ministers To See Stars (Category: Breaking News)
- Lanka delays Cabinet swearing-in (Category: Breaking News)
Clouded prospects in developed markets cast a shadow over outlook for trade and economyBy Jonathan Story Two key forces that have driven Asia’s transformation for decades can be counted on to continue apace in the coming year: economic development and China’s rise. Nonetheless, individual Asian countries will struggle to balance domestic and international responsibilities in ...
- Divergent trends as Sept. passenger traffic rises freight declines — IATA (Category: Business)
- Islamic markets seen leading global trade volumes (Category: Business)
- Bouyant StanChart eyes 10th record year, new hires (Category: Business)
- Asia, not North America, now has most millionaires (Category: Business)
“Our sense is that if we do not act boldly and if we do not act together, the economy around the world runs the risk of a downward spiral of uncertainty, financial instability and potential collapse of global demand… we could run the risk of what some commentators are already calling the lost decade” – ...
- W. Bank’s Zoellick says double-dip recession unlikely (Category: Business)
- Flashing red - European debt crisis signals collapse of social welfare state (Category: Business)
- World economy fragile, faces “uneasy calm” – IMF (Category: Business)
- G20 backs Europe’s plans for overhaul to fight crisis (Category: Business)
If the Governor of Central Bank has an urge to enter politics, he should come to Parliament without playing politics inside the CB, charges United National Party Parliamentarian and well-known Economist Dr. Harsha de Silva. Dr. de Silva notes that Governor Nivard Cabraal should respect the sanctity of the Central Bank and therefore if Cabraal ...
- Treasury Chief urges help for balance of payments (Category: Business)
- Nivard sees weak rupee recovering to 125 (Category: Business)
- Central Bank sees rupee firming helped by inflows (Category: Business)
- Sri Lanka affirms flexible FX policy, but will intervene if needed (Category: Business)
Etihad Airways on Monday announced it was buying 10 more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in a deal which will make it the largest operator of the aircraft type in the world. The airline has also ordered another two Boeing 777 Freighters for its fast growing Etihad Crystal Cargo operation. The 12 additional aircraft are valued at ...
- Etihad Airways counting down to Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Category: Business)
- Boeing 787 Dreamliner touches down in Abu Dhabi (Category: Business)
- Boeing sees more 787 cancellations, still upbeat (Category: Business)
- Etihad gets first Boeing 747-400 freighter (Category: Business)
Order increases Boeing’s 787 customer base in Middle EastBoeing and Oman Air, the Sultanate of Oman’s flagship carrier recently announced an order for six Boeing 787-8s at the Dubai Airshow. The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO to transfer existing orders for the six Dreamliners from ALAFCO to Oman Air. ...
- Boeing sees more 787 cancellations, still upbeat (Category: Business)
- Spotlight turns to output as Boeing wins show (Category: Business)
- Air India takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Category: Business)
- China Eastern orders 45 Boeing 737s, cancels 787 orders (Category: Business)
Discussion on the validity of non-military engagements of the military The war or internal armed conflict in the north and east is over; the Emergency is no more; but still the military is everywhere. The military is now engaged in peacetime police-work, whale watching, selling vegetables, agriculture, cleaning, constructions and many other non-military activities. Yet, ...
- Military in Sri Lanka encroaching on civilian control of government (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka will act on evidence of atrocities by troops (Category: Business)
Harvard University may be America’s top-ranked national university, along with Princeton University, in US News and World Report’s latest best colleges rankings, but a competitor across the pond is now stealing some of that thunder. For the second year in a row, the United Kingdom’s University of Cambridge topped Harvard in the U.S. News World’s ...
- Israeli universities ranked among world’s top 100 (Category: Business)
- Mustansir engaged and challenged at Valparaiso’s College of Engineering (Category: Business)
- Harnessing knowledge: Grassroots innovations for inclusive development (Category: Business)
- Universities in crisis: Key learnings (Category: Business)
Reuters: Anyone hoping that recent falls in commodity prices would provide a boost to powerhouse Asian economies and help lift the developed world out of recessionary danger will be disappointed. The region’s focus remains firmly on inflation. Commodities from crude to corn have slid in the last quarter, with many showing the most dramatic losses ...
- Developing Asia’s growth to moderate amid global uncertainty, says ADB (Category: Business)
- Global slowdown silences Asia’s inflation hawks (Category: Business)
- S&P says Asia will pull through hard times (Category: Business)
- Eurozone crisis dampening developing Asia’s growth prospects, warns ADB (Category: Business)
With the World Bank announcing that the world economy is teetering on “a new danger zone,” it is of paramount importance for governments and financial power-houses to restore confidence through concrete policies and systematic financial planning. This is the order of the day, given the recent pessimistic report on the world economy delivered by Morgan ...
- IMF Chief Lagarde emphasises Asia, China role in global recovery (Category: Business)
- Global economy’s ‘timid’ recovery faces high risks: Lagarde (Category: Business)
- Global growth worries dent Asia business sentiment in Q3 (Category: Business)
- China can easily boost consumtion to strengthen its economy: IMF (Category: Business)
By Dr. S. Narapalasingam The current moves of the powerful government in post-war Sri Lanka are mainly for sustaining the wartime military strength, preventing the resurrection of the smashed LTTE and developing the infrastructures, notably the roads and rail network,...
- Pro-poor growth and Economic growth in Sri Lanka - A critical analysis (Category: Breaking News)
- ‘Lions’ and the ‘Tigers’ of Sovereign Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- “Connecting People to Prosperity” in Sri Lanka. A reality check with “Mahinda Chinthanaya” (Category: Breaking News)
- Why Are The Structural Changes Necessary? (Category: Breaking News)
By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema Sri Lanka’s decision to set up a 1,200MW nuclear power plant by 2025 is expected to be the single largest investment in the country. The nuclear power plant is aimed at generating cheap electricity to address the increasing demand while drawing large investments to boost the country’s economy. The Cabinet of ...
- Environmental concern over nuclear plans (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka sticks to nuclear energy hopes even after Fukushima disaster (Category: Breaking News)
- Environmentalists slam Sri Lanka's nuclear power plant plans (Category: Breaking News)
- CEB takes nuclear aim (Category: Breaking News)
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