Japan to resume commercial whaling after pulling out of IWC
(Tokyo) REUTERS: Japan will resume commercial whaling from July in its waters and exclusive economic zone while ending its controversial
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Trade deficit soars on higher vehicle, fuel imports
October trade deficit up to US $ 903mn from US $ 752mn YoY Cumulative trade deficit in 10 months at
Read moreMirror Biz on holiday !
Due to Christmas holidays, Mirror Business will not be printed on Dec.25th and 26th. The next issue will be on
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Asia shares round out rough week with fresh losses
Markets sank across the world even as the Fed predicted two interest rate increases next year down from three with
Read moreUS-based LeapFrog invests US $ 12mn in Softlogic Life
LeapFrog Investments, a US-based private investment firm that invests in high-growth financial services and healthcare companies in emerging markets, yesterday
Read moreSri Lanka set to miss apparel export target by US $ 500mn
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry has revised this year’s export target to US $ 5 billion from the earlier target of
Read moreCSE to launch multi-currency board
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) will launch a Multi-Currency Board some time next year which will enable overseas companies to
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Rupee ends lower on foreign sell-off on uncertainty
The Sri Lankan rupee ended weaker yesterday amid pressure on the currency due to foreign outflows from bonds and stocks
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Hutch announces plans to invest US $ 200mn following merger with Etisalat
Merging 2G and 3G operations soon and launch of nationwide 4G in 12 months Merger will end up Hutch having
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