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New Year Shopping Crowd In Colombo
A crowd is gathering for the New Year shopping season at the main clothing market in Petta, Colombo, Sri Lanka, on December 30, 2023. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's cabinet is approving a 3% VAT increase from 15% to 18%, effective from January 1, 2024, in an effort to meet revenue targets and secure International Monetary Fund loans. (Photo by Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #10880874 |
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| Photographer | Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto |
| Category | Economy, Business and Finance |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Akila Jayawardena/NurPhoto |
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