Business

JAAF Urges Government to Address Business Visa Issues Promptly

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) has called on the Sri Lankan government to urgently address the challenges surrounding the issuance of short-term business visas, which have been suspended since August 2, 2024. JAAF highlighted that foreign business visitors—including buyers, machinery suppliers, and technical service providers—are encountering significant obstacles when attempting to enter Sri Lanka

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Tourism

Tourist Arrivals to Sri Lanka Exceed 91,000 in Early August

Sri Lanka has experienced a significant boost in tourist arrivals, with over 91,000 international visitors arriving in the first two weeks of August. This recent influx brings the year-to-date total closer to 1.3 million visitors. According to provisional data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, the island welcomed 91,634 tourists from August 1 to

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