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Colombo bids to become a regional tech hub
A young, English-literate workforce and lower costs are drawing outsourcing and product firms to the capital.
Quick Summary
Colombo is positioning itself as a regional technology hub, with a young, English-literate workforce and comparatively low costs drawing outsourcing and product-engineering firms to the capital.
From services to products
The island’s IT-services sector has long earned foreign exchange; the ambition now is to move up the value chain into homegrown products and startups that export software, not just labour.
Stable power, fast connectivity and visa reform for skilled workers will determine how far the pitch carries.
Technology & Features Writer
Ravi covers technology, heritage and long-form features across the island.
