The imposition of VAT (18%) on books publishers in Sri Lanka results in the loss of thousands of jobs. Publishers say that about 30 percent of bookstores have shut down because of the country’s economic crisis. Before January 2024, there has been no taxes no books, and Sri Lanka’s book publishing industry was in crisis even before the VAT imposition. The cost of book … [Read more...] about Book Publishing in Sri Lanka Faces Crisis
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Sri Lanka’s First e-Book Store – Book Hub
Book lovers living in the island nation of Sri Lanka are in for a treat now that the country is all set to play host to an online e-book store of its own. The emphasis will focus on the literary works by Sri Lankan authors, the electronic versions of which will be hosted for the very first time on the online store for easy download to any PC, Android, or iOS platforms. The … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s First e-Book Store – Book Hub