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Sri Lanka: The country's worst economic crisis in decades

Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since its independence. Businesses are feeling the impact, including one crucial to the country's economy: the tea industry.

Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since its independence. Many businesses are feeling the impact, including one most crucial to the country's economy: the tea industry. The chairman of Sri Lanka's Tea Board, Niraj De Mel, tells us what it’s like to do business in Sri Lanka now.
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