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Accelerating Global Growth Through Sri Lankan Ingenuity

2019-05-21

Accelerating Global Growth Through Sri Lankan Ingenuity

Sri Lanka is home to a rapidly growing ICT/ BPM industry that thrives on innovation, tech development, and high-end service standards. Rather than going on the path of competing with other developing countries for headcount based outsourced businesses, Sri Lanka focused on developing a niche and specialized talent base carving out a competitive position for high-end product & service development and knowledge services.

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UAE, Sri Lanka discuss Expo Dubai 2020

2019-05-17/ Source at: Daily FT

UAE, Sri Lanka discuss Expo Dubai 2020

Transforming Sri Lanka into the hub of the Indian Ocean, with a knowledge-based, highly competitive and social-market economyis the objective of the Vision 2025 policy document of the Government.Making the transistion to anexport, FDI and tourism orientedcountry is the only optionfor Sri Lanka to create better jobs for the youth of our country and to graduate to a higher income economy.

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SLEDB’s Sri Lankan ICT/BPM delegation at Japan IT Week 2019

2019-05-15

SLEDB’s Sri Lankan ICT/BPM delegation at Japan IT Week 2019

A top level Sri Lankan ICT/BPM delegation organised by the Export Development Board successfully participated at the Japan IT Week 2019 from 8 to 10 May.

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Sri Lanka's Top Exporters & Investors are discussing the current status of the Country

2019-05-09

Sri Lanka's Top Exporters & Investors are discussing the current status of the Country

As per the instructions of the Hon. Malik Samarawickrama, Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade, Export Development Board organized a meeting with the key Exporters and Investors on Friday 03rd May 2019 at the 3rd Floor Auditorium to discuss the current situation of the country.

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Lanka Start-up Ecosystem investor forum in Sydney

2019-04-30/ http://www.ft.lk/it-telecom-tech/Lanka-Start-up-Ecosystem-investor-forum-in-Sydney/50-677419

Lanka Start-up Ecosystem investor forum in Sydney

Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Sydney along with BOV Capital, Colombo and Grant Thornton, Sydney organised an investor forum showcasing the Start-up Ecosystem in Sri Lanka on Wednesday 17 April. Over 50 entrepreneurs who are keen to understand and look at investment potential in the Lankan Start up Ecosystem participated in the investor forum and the business networking.

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SLT and AsiaInfo International sign MoU

2019-04-27/ http://www.ft.lk/business/SLT-and-AsiaInfo-International-sign-MoU/34-677109

SLT and AsiaInfo International sign MoU

Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT), the national ICT solutions provider, entered into a partnership with AsiaInfo International Ltd., a leading IT solutions and service integrator in the global communications industry, to introduce digital products and solutions to the Sri Lankan market.

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Nine Sri Lankan ICT/BPM Companies to Showcase Offerings and Accelerate Export Opportunities at Japan IT Week 2019

2019-04-25

Nine Sri Lankan ICT/BPM Companies to Showcase Offerings and Accelerate Export Opportunities at Japan IT Week 2019

Japan IT Week is one of the world’s leading ICT/BPM-focused exhibitions and provides a myriad of opportunities for professionals, vendors, service providers and customers to meet exhibitors from across the world and develop profitable business relationships. Japan has a strong track record of innovation, making Japan IT Week the ideal platform for Sri Lankan companies to showcase their offerings, establish business relations and expand their footprint in the continent.

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South Asia’s First LIVE 5G Showcase Demonstrates Future of 5G

2019-04-12/ http://www.ft.lk/it-telecom-tech/South-Asia-s-First-LIVE-5G-Showcase-by-Dialog-Demonstrates-Future-of-5G/50-676391

South Asia’s First LIVE 5G Showcase Demonstrates Future of 5G

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s premier connectivity provider, demonstrated industrial applications of 5G at their live 5G showcase at Dialog Iconic. The showcase was launched on the 2nd of April in the presence of Minister of Telecommunication, Foreign Employment and Sports, Harin Fernando, Minister of Digital Infrastructure and Information Technology, Ajith P. Perera and the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Sri Lanka Tan Yang Thai.

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EDB expertise on R&D and innovation start-ups to champion enterprise development

2019-04-03

EDB expertise on R&D and innovation start-ups to champion enterprise development

Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) together with the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise (SCE) commenced a series of programmes comprising workshops, seminars, etc. to enhance the capacity of selected Government Officials focussing on improving exports through innovation, research and development.

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Huawei steps up commitment, growth potential in “innovation hub” SL

2019-03-19/ http://www.ft.lk/front-page/Huawei-steps-up-commitment--growth-potential-in-%E2%80%9Cinnovation-hub%E2%80%9D-SL/44-674915

Huawei steps up commitment, growth potential in “innovation hub” SL

Global giant Huawei yesterday (18-03-2019) reiterated its commitment to Sri Lanka, a regional hub for innovation and core business segments delivering good growth with potential for more.

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Artificial Intelligence: Making SL future-read

2019-03-19/ Ceylon Today

Artificial Intelligence: Making SL future-read

Microsoft and IDC announced via media release the results of a survey where more than 1,600 business leaders and over 1,580 workers across 15 markets in Asia Pacific were asked about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on society, business and the economy. The study involved 1,605 business leaders (strategic decision-makers of organisations with 250+ staff) and 1,585 workers (non-decision-makers with an understanding of AI) over a range of industries in 15 markets – namely, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

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Sri Lanka Export Development Board rolls out Champion Builder Initiative to boost ICT/BPM Export Revenue Through Exponential Growth Opportunities

2019-03-18

Sri Lanka Export Development Board rolls out Champion Builder Initiative to boost ICT/BPM Export Revenue Through Exponential Growth Opportunities

With the launch of Sri Lanka’s “National Export Strategy” (NES) in 2018, the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) along with the Sri Lanka Exports Development Board (EDB) is paving the way for the country to move towards an export-led economic strategy. The ICT/ BPM sector will be a cornerstone in this overall strategy as it aims to generate USD 5 billion in export revenue, while creating 200,000 jobs and 1,000 start-ups by 2022.

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Development Technology and e-government will soon be a reality

2019-03-16/ http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=201093

Development Technology and e-government will soon be a reality

Digital Infrastructure & Information Technology Minister, Ajith P. Perera, said development technology and e-government will soon be a reality in Parliament and government departments. The future will be that delays and excuses for inefficiency will no longer be tangible escape bungs that stifle progress.

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Sri Lanka’s participation at the EXPO 2020 DUBAI - 20th October 2020 to 10th April 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

2019-02-27

Sri Lanka’s participation at the EXPO 2020 DUBAI - 20th October 2020 to 10th April 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The World Expo is one of the oldest and largest international events taking place every 5 years and lasting for 6 month where everyone can learn, innovate and create progress by sharing ideas and working together through a common theme.  United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected as the host country for the forthcoming event to be held in year 2020. This World Expo will be held for a period of six months from 20th October 2020 to 10th April 2021 in Dubai under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. The World Expo in Dubai in 2020 will be the first to be held in the MENA & SA (Middle East and North Africa & South Asia Region.

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International and local IT trailblazers to steer FITIS National CXO Forum 2019

2019-02-26/ http://www.ft.lk/it-telecom-tech/International-and-local-IT-trailblazers-to-steer-FITIS-National-CXO-Forum-2019/50-673519

International and local IT trailblazers to steer FITIS National CXO Forum 2019

Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) has joined hands with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) also known as the Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) to promote Computex 2019.

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Government to inculcate Entrepreneurship for Young People in Northern Region with the Assistance of the Government of India.

2019-02-22

Government to inculcate Entrepreneurship for Young People in Northern Region with the Assistance of the Government of India.

Government in collaboration with the private sector is in the process of setting up an operation of a Business Center for Incubators and Accelerators in the Northern region in order to develop Enterprises in the Technology Sector by youth in the Northern region.   

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EDB Hosts Workshop & Industry Visit for Regional ICT/BPM Start –Ups to Groom Them in to Industry Leaders

2019-02-21

EDB Hosts Workshop & Industry Visit for Regional ICT/BPM Start –Ups to Groom Them in to Industry Leaders

From the series of ICT/BPM Weeks conducted by Sri Lanka Export Development Board in Kandy, Jaffna, Kurunegala, Marata followed by the roaring success of all events, EDB hosts a follow up program crafted with half-day workshop and an industry visit on 29th of January 2019 at Hatch Works (Pvt) Ltd. in the association with SLASSCOM. The main objectives of this event were to make awareness on how to do a winning pitch to market the business, how the operations happen in incubations centers and the available opportunities in the ICT sector for the Regional ICT companies.

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Sri Lankan National Export Strategy Drives 5 Billion Dollar ICT/BPM Industry

2019-02-21

Sri Lankan National Export Strategy Drives 5 Billion Dollar ICT/BPM Industry

The Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and the Sri Lanka Exports Development Board (SLEDB) are working to uplift and transform the country’s Information & Communications Technology (ICT) and Business Process Management (BPM) sector as part of its recently launched National Export Strategy (NES).

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FITIS and TAITRA to promote Computex 2019 Trade Show in Taiwan

2019-02-18/ http://www.ft.lk/it-telecom-tech/FITIS-and-TAITRA-to-promote--Computex-2019-Trade-Show-in-Taiwan/50-673068

FITIS and TAITRA to promote Computex 2019 Trade Show in Taiwan

Federation of Information Technology Industry Sri Lanka (FITIS) has joined hands with the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) also known as the Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) to promote Computex 2019.

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EDB to showcase Ceylon Spices in international market

2019-02-17/ Source at: Sunday Observer

EDB to showcase Ceylon Spices in international market

The National Export Strategy (NES) is progressing in the right direction. It has six focused areas and is expected to provide the impetus for the export drive supporting economic growth, Chairperson of the Export Development Board (EDB), Indira Malwatte said.

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