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Foreign investments galore

US $ 196 million to flow in:

Sri Lanka is expected to have the largest inflow of foreign direct investment to the country this year. Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal said that they will attract an all time record of $ one billion FDIs.

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Balance of payments records healthy surplus by July

Balance of Payments (BOP), which includes all foreign currency inflows and outflows,recorded a surplus of US dollars 1,006 million by end July 2011. Gross official reserves,excluding Asian Clearing Union (ACU) balances, increased to US dollars 8,099 million by end July 2011 from US dollars 6,610 million by end 2010,

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Insurance Company assets total Rs 241.86 b in first half

The Total Assets of the insurance companies have increased to Rs 241.86 billion at the end of the first six months of 2011 when compared to the Total Assets valued at Rs 222.24 billion at the end of year 2010.

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A stroll in the Galle Face promenade :  Sri Lanka which was looked down upon by western countries and labelled with negative travel advisories, with the ending of the war, has now become a much sought after global tourist destination with the country already passing the 500,000 arrivals mark. Here a tourist is seen walking freely in the Galle Face promenade with her child enjoying the scenic beauty the city has to offer. Picture by Saman Sri Wedage



 
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