Digital Fraud Watch: SLCERT warned the public about rising “instant/emergency” loan scams on social media that lure victims with small initial approvals, then push them to click links and share personal details—often leading to malicious apps that can take over phones and steal contacts and messages. Cybercrime & Public Funds: A parliamentary probe reported about US$2.5m lost from a cybercrime-linked fraud, pointing to systemic failures across institutions and urging criminal investigations to determine responsibility. Governance & Priorities: An opinion piece argues Sri Lanka’s next phase must go beyond macro stabilisation to real governance outcomes—jobs, investment, poverty reduction and stronger institutions—rather than political narratives. Construction for Sustainability: Environment Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody said Sri Lanka’s construction agenda should shift toward regenerative, climate-resilient building that protects forests, rivers and biodiversity. District-Level Execution: President Dissanayake said the forthcoming Budget will create a contingency fund for every district so urgent repairs can be done without waiting for central approvals. Green Energy Push: BOI concluded an RFI to attract investors for green hydrogen and ammonia projects, aiming to convert surplus renewable power into export-ready clean fuels. Tourism Still Sluggish: Early-July arrivals improved but still ran 3.6% below last year, keeping recovery fragile. Business & Payments: Dialog launched “Dialog Pay” inside the MyDialog app, unifying connectivity, payments and financial services and enabling Lanka QR payments across 100,000+ outlets. Foreign Exchange Resilience: A former Sri Lankan envoy praised Kenya’s record forex reserves and urged Sri Lankan entrepreneurs to tap Kenya’s investment opportunities.