Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's 2025 budget marks a transformative step in Sri Lanka's economic recovery, placing the digital economy at the core of the nation's growth strategy.

The President in his budget speech, affirmed that the growth of the digital economy by 2030 will reach a value of US$15 billion or increase to 12 percent of GDP. Recognizing the potential of digitalization to drive economic resilience and global competitiveness, the government has allocated significant resources to accelerate technological adoption, enhance digital infrastructure, and support businesses in transitioning to a fully digital environment, the country's leading technology industry association said.

"A key highlight of the...