Digital Government Payments: SLT‑MOBITEL mCash integrated GovPay so citizens can pay traffic fines and thousands of government services (over 4,000) via #111# registration and the mCash app. Connectivity for Remote Businesses: SLT‑MOBITEL Enterprise signed a reseller deal with Starlink to bring low‑latency satellite internet to SMEs and enterprises, including disaster‑resilient redundancy. Aviation & Defence Tech: SriLankan Airlines’ Sydney flight returned after a lightning strike, while Israel Aerospace Industries says the upgraded Sri Lanka Air Force Kfir C12 completed its first flight with a glass cockpit and avionics modernization. Education Reform Push: President Anura Dissanayake ordered officials to complete the Education Reform Policy Framework within one month, covering early childhood to digital education. Labour Market & AI Impact: Sri Lanka’s labour ministry says 22.8% of workers are exposed to generative AI, with office jobs most at risk. Innovation Spotlight: SLASSCOM’s SNIA 2026 awards (16 June) will recognize fintech, healthtech, agritech and government innovation, with 300+ applications. Regional Trade Tech: The 10th China‑South Asia Expo opened in Kunming, featuring Sri Lankan black tea and a new matchmaking centre linking governments, universities and research institutes. Cybercrime Watch: Reports say Sri Lanka is being tested as a new base for Asia’s cyberscam networks after Cambodia crackdowns. Business & Investment Signals: Colombo Port City got Cabinet approval for 77 strategic businesses worth about Rs.125 billion in commitments, with expected foreign inflows of $262m over five years.