Which Countries are the Next Big Players in the International Cannabis Industry?
Business Today Sri Lanka|September 2023
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Which Countries are the Next Big Players in the International Cannabis Industry?

What we love about  working in the cannabis industry is how it's constantly expanding and becoming more normalized. As this happens, countries are swiftly changing laws to stand in favor of the plant for adult use or medical purposes.

Hemp is even turning into a profitable and sustainable material, and a handful of countries are changing their once-strict laws to take advantage of the plant and its many uses. And without looking at North American markets (although Canada is one of the world's largest exporters), other countries in different continents are proving they are ready to position themselves as a serious player in the international cannabis industry.

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