The past few years have not been easy on Sri Lanka, but the Southeast Asian island — and its people — are on the upswing.

Sri Lankans will vote on Saturday for their next president, who will be key to deciding the future of reforms in a nation slowly emerging from worst financial crisis in decades. Below are the five key issues for voters: ECONOMY AND GROWTH A critical shortfall in foreign exchange in 2022 pushed Sri Lanka's economy into the worst financial freefall in decades.

Over 17 million Sri Lankans will vote on Sept 21 to elect a new president for a five-year term. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Sri Lankans are voting in a presidential election that will determine the course of the country’s recovery from its worst economic crisis and resulting political upheaval

Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans rose up against their president and forced him to flee the country. As the country prepares for its first election since then, many say they’re still waiting for change.