VAT Hiked to 18%, Local Govt Payments Go Online, Indian Finance Minister Visits Sri Lanka, and more

Update: 2023-11-03

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The Sri Lankan cabinet approves an increase in VAT to 18% from January 1st, 2024; plans to transition local government payments online are underway; Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, and more in this week's episode.

Stories from 27th October to 3rd November. Read by Jashan Jegasothy.

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VAT Hiked to 18%, Local Govt Payments Go Online, Indian Finance Minister Visits Sri Lanka, and more

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VAT Hiked to 18%, Local Govt Payments Go Online, Indian Finance Minister Visits Sri Lanka, and more

VAT Hiked to 18%, Local Govt Payments Go Online, Indian Finance Minister Visits Sri Lanka, and more