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Sunday, November 19, 2006
Vol. 41 - No 25
 
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Malaysian investor almost quit
A Malaysian investor, confronted with rising costs and a deteriorating security situation, was on the verge of pulling out from Sri Lanka until a rethink and re-structure of the investment changed his decision.
 
Confifi hotels not for sale

The Confifi Group said last week that like many hotel groups it’s struggling to maintain profitability but noted that negotiations with interested parties for a buyout of the company fell through.

 
GoldQuest seeking respectability?
By Duruthu Edirimuni
Questions are being raised in the stock market as to whether GoldQuest’s aggressive foray into blue chip John Keels Holdings (JKH) is to seek a board seat in the conglomerate and gain the elusive ‘respectability’ the company lost with its dubious multi-level marketing scheme.
 
New chairman appointed by President
By Chathuri Dissanayake
The Tea Board crisis finally came to an end with a much deserved victory to all the industry stake holders after its controversial chairman B. A. C. Abeywardane was removed from the post but he still refuses to budge.
 
Holiday experience by helping the community
By Lakwimashi Perera
If you’re looking for a chance to rejuvenate yourself with a relaxed weekend at a quiet hideaway and also feel good about yourself that you have helped make a difference in the lives of the people, then the answer to your prayers is the “The Hide @ Kalametiya”.
 
Mixed feelings over budget
   
Budget Highlights 2007
   
Dialog demonstrates top growth- report
   
Inflation sharply up last month
 
Whither equity markets? - Letter
 
Sarvodaya chief slams World Bank, ADB over water
 
Electricity tariff increases hurting industry
   
General Motors in Sri Lanka
   
Shame of watching cracks in a glass pane
   
Trends in Labour Markets and Future Challenges- The Sri Lanka Experience
   
Sri Lankan business keen on Clinton but not the US
 
Trade unions take JAAF court order to ILO
 
Inflation, printing money and a young mind
 
Hong Kong: Western face with Chinese heart
 
Sustaining growth and profitability of SMEs
Remarkable success by two Sri Lankan entrepreneurs in Australia, the US
 
DFCC profits up 18 % for 6-mth period
 
Advertising must boost sales
 
SLT post tax profits sharply up
 
Misleading the public - Insurance furore
 
zMessenger to run Carlsberg Special Brew SMS competition
 
Better care of AV equipment - Letters
 
Longer wait for CBN Sat subscribers
 
Brands, Blues & Change-Points on TV
 
CP Women’s Chamber organizes Awards Ceremony
 
Plantations wage negotiations stalled
   
‘Ordinary’ budget aimed at rapid growth
   
What the chambers say …
   
Budget, mergers and genocide
   
VAT changes not good for business
   
Has the budget singled out Harry J?
   
Regional chambers, associations express mixed sentiments

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