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Sri Lanka worker remittances up 10-pct to US$748.6mn in August 2026
Sri Lanka likely to receive record remittances this year
By Hiru News English
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Tourism earnings from January to July 2026 amounted to only US$ 1,796.7 million, down 11.5% from US$ 2,031.1 million recorded during the corresponding period of 2025. In contrast, workers' remittances increased by 19.8% year-on-year to US$ 6,131.0 million during January to August 2026, compared with US$ 5,116.0 million recorded during the corresponding period of 2025.
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