The Sri Lankan Authorities relay the announcement by Sri Lankan Airlines Limited that it has launched consent solicitation to its holders of US$175 million sovereign guaranteed bond of the national carrier with 7 percent interest due in 2024.
Due to a shortage of eggs and the high price of ,margarine and wheat flour in the local market, the price of a kilo of cake has been increased up to Rs. 1,500 during this Christmas season, All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association (ACBOA) President N.K. Jayawardena disclosed
With more Indian tourists visiting the island nation recording the second highest number of arrivals up to now this year, India and Sri Lanka held discussions on ways of improving financial transactions for tourism.
The Sri Lanka’s economy contracted by 4.8 percent year-on-year in 2022 with most of key economic indicators contracted, amid shortages of inputs and supply chain disruptions. High frequency indicators such as the purchasing managers’ indices indicate a continued stress this year.