Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Sri Lanka's total exports surpassed US$9 billion in the first half of 2026, reflecting promising economic indicators, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said.

Addressing the 26th Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit (SLEIS) 2026 on October 13, the Prime Minister highlighted the Government's plans to expand the digital economy, strengthen investment opportunities and prepare the workforce for emerging technologies.

Speaking at a session on "Nation Building in the Digital Age", she said the Government aimed to transform Sri Lanka from a consumer of technology into a creator of innovation.

The Government has set targets of expanding the digital economy to US$15 billion by 2030, increasing digital exports to US$5 ...