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Dialog Enterprise reaffirms commitment to Sri Lankan SMEs as the Title Sponsor of Industry Expo 2025

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Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, announces the partnership with the Industrial Development Board (IDB) to support the Industry Expo 2025, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to empowering Sri Lanka’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Industry Expo 2025 serves as a critical platform to promote innovation, industrial collaboration, and SME advancement across the country. Having supported the event over multiple years in various capacities, this year’s title sponsorship underscores Dialog Enterprise’s leadership in enabling inclusive growth.

Industry Expo 2025, recognised as one of the nation’s premier platforms for showcasing business innovation and industrial growth, brings together thought leaders, technology providers, policy makers, and entrepreneurs from across the island. Dialog Enterprise’s continued partnership highlights its role as Sri Lanka’s No.1 ICT solutions provider for SMEs; a trusted enabler that powers thousands of businesses with scalable, secure, and future-ready digital services.

“Industry Expo 2025 is a cornerstone initiative by the IDB to accelerate industrial innovation and elevate the role of SMEs in national development. We are proud to once again collaborate with Dialogue Enterprise as our Title Sponsor, a partner whose commitment to empowering Sri Lankan businesses through cutting-edge technology directly supports our mission. Together, we are creating opportunities for entrepreneurs to access the tools, knowledge, and partnerships they need to compete and thrive in a digital-first economy,” said Mr. Ravi Nissanka, Chairman, Sri Lanka Industrial Development Board.

With solutions ranging from enterprise connectivity and cloud services to cybersecurity, voice & internet communication, IoT, and managed services, Dialog Enterprise has remained at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s SME digital journey. Its participation in Industry Expo 2025 serves not only to demonstrate these capabilities but also to connect directly with growing enterprises seeking technology partners to scale operations, improve resilience, and drive digital adoption.

“For multiple years, our partnership with Industry Expo has been an opportunity to showcase what’s possible when SMEs are given the tools to innovate and thrive,” said Navin Pieris, Group Chief Enterprise Officer at Dialog Enterprise. “We remain deeply committed to the growth of Sri Lanka’s SME ecosystem to deliver intelligent, affordable, and tailor-made ICT solutions that support business sustainability and long-term success.”

As the title sponsor, Dialog Enterprise will feature a dedicated SME solutions area in their Business Innovation area, where visitors can explore how cutting-edge technologies such as 5G can be applied to transform business operations and enhance public safety. The area will also showcase Dialog’s AI-powered solutions, including chatbots, analytics, and automation tools designed to elevate customer engagement and operational efficiency. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with immersive AR and VR experiences specially curated by Dialog’s innovation team to help familiarise attendees with next-generation technologies. These live demonstrations and interactive displays aim to inspire, educate, and support business decision-makers across sectors, while reinforcing Dialog Enterprise’s role in driving inclusive digital growth for Sri Lanka’s vibrant SME community.

Dialog Enterprise’s ongoing role at Industry Expo is a testament to its vision of being more than just a technology provider; it is a long-term digital transformation partner for SMEs at every stage of growth. Dialog Enterprise warmly invite entrepreneurs, SME owners, and business leaders to visit the Industry Expo 2025 from June 19th to 22nd and engage with the Dialog Enterprise team at our Business Innovation area. Their experts will be on hand to explore how they can support your digital journey, strengthen your operations, and accelerate business growth through innovative ICT solutions. As the economy evolves, Dialog continues to empower the businesses that form the backbone of Sri Lanka’s economic progress.



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How Korea Week helped in firming Korea-Sri Lanka bonds via fascinated hearts

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Some of the glowing talent at the Korea Week festivities.

“K-pop is more than just Korean music. It is a phenomenon that transcends borders, languages, and generations, connecting people together, said Miyon Lee, ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, addressing an enthusiastic crowd at the K-Pop World Festival 2025 in Colombo.

Speaking at the grand finale held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) last Saturday, the ambassador described the event as a celebration of rhythm, creativity and cultural unity.

“I am so excited to share this evening with our fellow Sri Lankans—the vibrant rhythm and beat, creativity and the energy of K-pop—and enjoy together the talent and passion of each performer on stage, she told the packed auditorium of fans, families, diplomats and officials.

The festival, part of Korea Week 2025, drew widespread attention, featuring 14 Sri Lankan finalists selected from over 100 applicants. “This year, we received over 100 applications from passionate and talented performers across the country and it was really difficult to select 14 finalists for today, ambassador Lee noted. “My best wishes go to all the artists performing on stage.”

The Colombo event marks the beginning of the journey to the Changwon K-Pop World Festival in Korea—one of the largest global K-pop competitions. “And right here, in Colombo, we begin that journey—with your voices, your moves and your dreams, she added.

The ambassador also acknowledged the eminent panel of judges—Kevin Nugara, Ms. Mudrika Swarnathilake and Dushyanth Weeraman—who were tasked with the challenging job of evaluating the finalists. “Given the intense competition and the dynamic talents on stage, I believe the toughest job falls upon the panel of judges. Thank you for accepting our invitation and for taking up this challenging task.”

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Arun Hemachandra who attended the event as chief guest, echoed the ambassador’s sentiments and praised the performers for their exceptional energy and creativity.

“Our young Sri Lankan performers lit up the stage with their passion, bringing Korean music and dance to life in a way that truly impressed, Hemachandra said. “This is more than just a competition—it’s a stage where dreams meet opportunity.”

He added, “A heartfelt thank you to all the participants, the dedicated panel of judges and the organizers—including Miyon Lee, the Korean embassy, KBS Changwon and the Korean Cultural Center—for making this event a memorable success.”

Highlighting the broader importance of the event, Hemachandra said, “Cultural events like this bring our countries closer and give our youth the opportunity to shine on international platforms.”

The K-Pop World Festival was part of a double cultural feature hosted by the Korean embassy, which also included the Korean Ambassador’s Cup Taekwondo Championship earlier that day—both held at the BMICH.

The Taekwondo Championship, jointly organized with the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, provided a competitive platform for martial artists across the country to demonstrate their mastery of Korea’s traditional martial art.

Ambassador Lee said the tournament helped deepen bilateral cooperation in sports while promoting Korean culture in Sri Lanka. “Korea Week 2025 is about fostering people-to-people ties—through music, dance, and sport. The enthusiasm from Sri Lankan youth has been overwhelming, she said.

The K-pop competition, meanwhile, unfolded to thunderous applause. Each act showcased intricate choreography, stunning costumes and heartfelt performances. Audience members—many in K-pop-inspired fashion and waving glowing lightsticks—cheered and danced along with the finalists.

By Ifham Nizam

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‘Basis laid to hike contribution of digital economy to local GDP’

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Invitees celebrating the AGM.

The government has laid the foundation to increase the digital economy’s contribution to the GDP by 15 percent by 2030, says Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne.

“At present only three percent is contributed to the GDP and plans are afoot to activate that target and serve it without any operational delays, he said while addressing a panel discussion, organized by the Sri Lanka- Australia- New Zealand Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber Of Commerce under the theme, ” Accelerating Sri Lanka Digital Economy”. The event was held at Cinnamon Lake Hotel last week.

Australian High Commissioner Paul Stevens and New Zealand High Commission David Pine were present for the panel discussion. The Deputy Minister also said that the new ministry has taken the initiative to invest in digital infrastructure.

Australia and New Zealand are taken as case studies for that purpose. It was pointed out that India’s digital penetration increased 60 to 80 percent over the past few years.

At the panel discussion Australia High Commissioner Paul Stephens said that his country is willing to share its experience to develop the Sri Lankan digital economy, which is an absolutely effective way to move the economy.

New Zealand High Commissioner David Pine said that his country is very much interested in sharing the systems to achieve Sri Lanka’s growth in the digital economy.

Meanwhile, Council president Chandana Amaradasa said that Sri Lanka’s small and medium sector is responsible for 50% of the total revenue and growth of the economy but has been facing many obstacles and challenges over the last few years.

“They simply do not have capital market access and most of the time access to the financial sector of the country is limited, he explained.

Amaradasa requested both Australia and New Zealand to open their markets more to the SME sector of Sri Lanka.

“Sri Lanka’s Tourism Sector has nearly 50,000 registered rooms in which only 9,500 rooms fall into the category of 4 and 5 star, he said.

“Sri Lanka badly needs capacity enhancements to ensure comprehensive and positive revenue growth both in tourism and our GDP as well. There is a major potential for both New Zealand and Australia investors to come forward here to invest in the lucrative and highly potential tourism sector of our beautiful country, Amaradasa added.

By Hiran H Senewiratne

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Sri Lanka participates in Strategic Regional Dialogue on Resilient, Green and Transformative Development in Asian Belt and Road Countries

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Since 2022, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has been leading a Project on Integrated Policy Strategies and Regional Policy Coordination for Resilient, Green and Transformative Development supporting selected Asian Belt and Road (BRI) partner countries, namely, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Pakistan in their efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to green transformation. The Project specifically assisted the selected countries in achieving the SDGs through developing effective integrated policy strategies to address key challenges related to green industrial development, improving capacity at the national level to design appropriate policies, including South-South peer-learning and strengthening economic cooperation and policy coordination at the regional level.

On 09th and 10th July, UNCTAD hosted a regional dialogue in Shanghai, China in collaboration with Chinese Academy for International Trade and Economic Cooperation (CAITEC) for experts and local partners in project countries as well as invited experts and officials from other countries to share insights on evolving green transformation policy agendas and relevant policy debates and issues. Sri Lanka was included in the meeting for the first time and Ms. Chamindry Saparamadu, Executive Director of DevPro Sri Lanka (former Director General of the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka) and Mr. Indika Premarathne, Additional Director General of the National Planning Department were invited to the meeting to share insights on opportunities and challenges for green development in Sri Lanka.

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