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29/04/2026

THE FORUM 📌
CYBER SECURITY

This week on LMDtv

Ruwandi Perera speaks with the Asia Policy Lead and Senior Programme Manager, Inclusive Economic Development of The Asia Foundation Rukshanie Vidyaratne on Cyber Security

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The Strait of Hormuz occupies an extremely important position in the global energy system. At a little over 30 kilometres at its narrowest point, it carries nearly a fifth of the world’s oil supply and links production in the Gulf region to markets across Asia.

Read here: https://lmd.lk/energy-security-may-2026/

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In addition to the visual experience and audio that have evolved with technology, so have the operational aspects of the industry. Tech has spread across the board and is here to stay, explained the Executive Chairman and CEO of Scope Cinemas Naveed Cader, when speaking to LMDtv’s Ruwandi Perera.

Read here: https://lmd.lk/lmdtv-2-29/

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The Asia Policy Lead and Senior Programme Manager, Inclusive Economic Development of The Asia Foundation Rukshanie Vidyaratne discusses Cyber Security with Ruwandi Perera exclusively on LMDtv.

This conversation examines the growing scale of cyber threats in Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, highlighted by rising malware incidents and increasing online vulnerabilities. It explores which stakeholders are most at risk, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises, and the need to balance digital adoption with strong cybersecurity practices. The discussion also emphasises the importance of cyber hygiene, awareness initiatives, and proactive safeguards, while outlining key steps required to strengthen national cyber resilience as Sri Lanka advances towards a digital economy.

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The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday (Apr 28) it quit OPEC and OPEC+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.

Source: CNA

The exit of the United Arab Emirates from OPEC and OPEC+ will deal a heavy blow to the groups at a time when the war in Iran has caused a historic energy shock.

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A nation that was founded in 1776 on the back of land grabs, the near destruction of its indigenous people, and a fake perception that’s been and continues to be perpetuated among the population – that of greatness and virtue – is facing a demonstrably hard time.

Read here: https://lmd.lk/usa-today/

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Sri Lanka has always been keen to expand its business overseas – and to this end, offshore investments come as a natural progression. Founder and Managing Director of JAT Holdings Aelian Gunawardene noted that once an enterprise reaches a stage where local market opportunities are exhausted, focussing on foreign markets becomes beneficial.

Read here: https://lmd.lk/lmdtv-1-may-2026/

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THE FORUM
WITH RUKSHANIE VIDYARATNE
ON LMDTV AT 9 P.M. ON 29 APRIL

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