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February 5, 2025

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5 February 2025, Colombo, Sri Lanka: Today, the Ministry of Digital Economy, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and key collaborators, kicked off the Sri Lanka Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025 . Taking place from 5-6 February 2025 in Colombo, the Summit underscores […]

December 4, 2024

HUTCH will unveil an exciting new podcast series titled “Meet the Tech Titans”. This initiative is designed to showcase the journeys and insights of some of the most prominent tech leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs shaping the nation’s digital transformation. With a strong focus on fostering digital awareness, the podcast series aligns with the government’s vision […]

April 24, 2024

Sri Lanka, a nation poised at the cusp of digital transformation, has taken a monumental step forward with the introduction of its National Digital Economy Strategy. Crafted through a collaborative effort between government bodies, academia, industry stakeholders, and supported by the World Bank, this strategic blueprint stands as a testament to Sri Lanka’s commitment to […]

November 1, 2023

July 26, 2023

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By Indika De Zoysa As Sri Lanka emerges from years of economic challenges, the vision set forth by the DIGIECON 2030 program recently to drive the nation’s economy towards an inclusive digital landscape is both timely and promising. The State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, has rightly highlighted the need to leverage […]

July 4, 2023

Ministry of Technology, under the patronage of His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe has planned to hold ‘DIGIECON 2030’ – Sri Lanka Digital Framework 2030, an International Conference and Exhibition, supporting the nation’s acceleration towards an Inclusive Digital Economy. SLT-MOBITEL as the National ICT Solutions Provider, in collaboration with other stakeholders and […]

June 22, 2023

The global digital economy is poised for significant growth and transformation in the coming years. With technology advancements and increasing connectivity, the digital economy has become a vital driver of global economic activity. Looking ahead, several key trends and outlooks shape the future of the digital economy. Firstly, the adoption of emerging […]

December 5, 2022

• Program to provide free access to 350 courses, six new Career Essentials Certificates, and 50,000 LinkedIn Learning Scholarships • 101,000+ engaged learners in Sri Lanka to-date under Skills for Jobs program COLOMBO, Sri Lanka and REDMOND, Wash. – 30 November 2022 Today, Microsoft and LinkedIn announced the next step in the […]

February 23, 2022

Mr. Bjarke Mikkelsen, CEO and Founder of Daraz, visited Sri Lanka on 14th and 15th February 2022 and held an exclusive meeting with the Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa. The meeting touched upon the growth of e-commerce in Sri Lanka, the increasing digital transition of consumers and sellers, and […]

February 8, 2022

Sub-Saharan countries embracing digital economy to boost competitiveness DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 8, 2022/APO Group/ — Leading African economies that have struggled to improve their infrastructure, business conditions and overall competitiveness are generally performing better against other emerging markets in areas that measure their digital skills and sustainability. That’s one […]

Sri Lanka’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit 2025 advances action on building an inclusive digital economy

HUTCH Launches Podcast Series “Meet the Tech Titans” to Empower Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy

SLASSCOM Applauds Sri Lanka’s National Digital Economy Strategy: Paving the Way for Inclusive Growth

INFOTEL 2023 on November 03 to fuel SL’s ambitious journey towards digital economy

Fueling Sri Lanka’s Future: A Consistent Digital Economy Policy Framework for Lasting Prosperity

SLT-MOBITEL partnered with DIGIECON 2030 to support Sri Lanka’s acceleration towards an Inclusive Digital Economy

Why Digital Economy is Key for Sri Lanka’s Economic Growth

Microsoft and LinkedIn launch program to help 10 million people learn digital skills needed for the most in-demand jobs in the digital economy globally

Daraz Commits to Boosting the Digital Economy in Sri Lanka

Emerging Markets Rankings Show African Gains in Digital Readiness