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Economic woes brewing for Sri Lanka

By DW
06 February 2023   |   10:48 am
Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst economic crisis since its independence. The tea industry, one of the most crucial pillars of the island nation's economy, is now facing a double whammy.

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