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US sanctions Sri Lanka businessman linked with al-Qa’ida financial facilitator
United States has imposed sanctions on an individual who was identified as the Sri Lanka based-business partner of a sanctioned al-Qa’ida financial facilitator and external operations plotter.
Sri Lanka imports continues its downward trend.
September 2022 saw US $ 1.28 billion in imports, down from $ 1.48 billion in the previous month and 16% year on year. However, the June 2022 figure at $ 1.22 billion remains the lowest so far this year suggesting there is room for further decline given the foreign exchange crisis.
Republic of Korea invests US $ 1.2 m to strengthen SL shrimp aquaculture sector
The Republic of Korea, through the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is investing $ 1.2 million to strengthen shrimp aquaculture in Sri Lanka.
MICE travelers to be recognized under tourist visa category
Sri Lanka Tourism is rolling out efforts to better capture details of travelers entering the country under Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions/Events (MICE) tourism segment by including the segment in the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) application.
UN to bring life-saving assistance to 3.4 Million Sri Lankans
The United Nations (UN) team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations yesterday revised and extended their joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan, which aims to provide life-saving assistance to 3.4 million people amid Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis since independence.