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Sri Lanka worker remittances up 21-pct to USD712mn in October 2025
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By Ada Derana English
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Sri Lanka received USD 712 million in workers' remittances in October 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). The CBSL reported that total remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad amounted to USD 6.52 billion from January to October 2025, reflecting a 20.1% increase compared to the corresponding period last year.
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