Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, Somarathne Vidanapathirana, stated that 1,095,675 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka as of July 15, 2024. He
December marked the highest ever performance in a year though the industry ended 2023 with negative growth.
Exports in December amounted to $ 415.6 million as per provisional data from the Joint Apparel Association (JAAF). The December 2023 figure is the highest since December 2022’s tally of $ 451 million.
The recent surge in Value Added Tax (VAT) in Sri Lanka has cast a shadow over the construction industry, heralding a challenging period ahead. As the government implements this tax increase, the construction sector finds itself grappling with heightened financial pressures. This surge in VAT is expected to have a cascading effect, influencing various facets of the industry, from project costs to overall investment climate.
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