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Sri Lanka charts bold AI future as inaugural National AI Expo & Conference 2025 concludes

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

Signals nation's rise as South Asian tech and innovation hub

SRI Lanka's first-ever National Al Expo & Conference 2025 concluded on 30 September in Colombo, marking a transformative milestone in the nation’s journey toward becoming a regional artifical intelligence hub. Pioneered by Digital Economy Ministry and SLT-MOBITEL, the two-day event brought together local and global leaders, innovators, policymakers, to chart an ambitious roadmap for Sri Lanka's Al-powered future.

The conference explored Al's role in digital economy, education, healthcare, agriculture, and national security. Experts stressed human capital development, innovation ecosystems, ethical deployment, and inclusivity, highlighting the need to democratise technology, reform education for a future-ready workforce, and strengthen cybersecurity.

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Global tourism giant Minor urges Sri Lanka to shift from price to value

Delivering keynote at CA Sri Lanka's 46th National Conference, Minor International Group CEO Dillip Rajakarier says Sri Lanka must move beyond discount-led tourism and invest in service and brand building, Warns that low prices erode GDP gains, calls for seamless infrastructure and skilled workforce

2 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

Human + Al the next frontier in cyber defence

Experts at Daily FT-CICRA 11th annual Cyber Security Summit discuss how the human-Al alliance will redefine speed, precision, and judgment in cybersecurity

6 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

Govt. says those who attempt to discredit CIABOC have vested interests

Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa defends appointment of Ranga

2 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

OPA urges focused reforms in Budget 2026 to drive stability, growth and equity

Calls for National Investment Facilitation Authority and Digital Land Bank to attract FDI

5 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

CSE trading from Disaster Recovery site tomorrow

THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is to conduct a planned full day of trading from the Disaster Recovery site using the Automated Trading System Disaster Recovery Solution tomorrow (10).

1 min

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

Bank of Ceylon expands reach with 50 new ‘BOC Connect’ service centres

THE Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the nation’s leading financial institution, further strengthened its customer service network with the launch of 50 new ‘BOC Connect’ Agent banking service centres across the country.

2 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

Sarvodaya Finance Rs. 2 b debenture issue snapped up on opening day

SARVODAYA Development Finance PLC's (SDF) Rs. 2 billion listed debenture issue wa snapped up on its opening day yesterday.

1 min

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

AllB provides $ 52 m to strengthen power transmission, renewable energy growth

THE Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Government of Sri Lanka have signed a loan agreement for the Kerawalapitiya-Port L Second Transmission Line Project, under which AllB will provide $ 52 million in sovereign-backed financing to help Sri Lanka unlock its renewable energy potential and advance sustainable development.

1 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

Matheesha and Lidiya crowned champs at Sri Lanka Badminton Novices in Ratnapura

MATHEESHA Perera and Lidiya Fonseka were crowned champions at the Sri Lanka Badminton Novices Championship 2025 which concluded on Thursday 2 October at the Deshabandhu Lt. Col. W. Wimaladasa Indoor Stadium in Kuruwita, Ratnapura.

3 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT