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Sri Lanka emerging as Asia's next start-up and innovation hub

September 20, 2025

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Daily FT

35 global investors for Venture Engine Finale; PAYTM Founder keynote at Disrupt Asia

SRI Lanka's rapidly growing startup ecosystem is drawing increasing regional and global attention, positioning the country as a rising innovation hub in Asia.

With a strong ICT sector, high literacy rates, and a growing pool of skilled professionals, Sri Lanka is primed to become a hotbed for technology startups and product innovation.

Key highlight this year is the arrival of over 35 global investors attending the Venture Engine Finale, alongside the Disrupt Asia conference, creating an unprecedented opportunity for Sri Lankan startups to connect with leading venture capitalists and industry experts from APAC, MENA, Europe, and the United States.

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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

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2 mins

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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

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6 mins

October 09, 2025

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

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

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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

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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1 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

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.

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3 mins

October 09, 2025

Daily FT

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

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

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2 mins

October 09, 2025

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