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The Deputy Minister of Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, announced plans to introduce a modern digital ticketing system and upgraded inspection equipment across railway stations island-wide, following a field visit to several stations.
AI boom pushes makers to prioritise industrial-grade uses, leaving Hong Kong consumers paying more for basic storage.
US District Judge Rita Lin says the administration's actions did not appear to be directed at the government's stated national security interests, but rather, to punish Anthropic
KOKO, Sri Lanka’s premier BNPL platform and fintech innovator, won the Overall Gold Award for Excellence in Digital Payments together with three category Gold Awards at the Grand Finale of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, marking a standout result in the company’s first year of participation.
SELVE is an innovative, spoken English app designed to make English communication more accessible through real-time AI-driven support.
South Korea has approved a 250 billion won ($166 million) investment in local artificial intelligence (AI) chip startup Rebellions, as part of efforts to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry.
A jury in California found Alphabet’s Google and Meta liable for $6 million in damages on Wednesday in a landmark lawsuit in which the social media giants were accused of being legally responsible for the addictive design of their platforms. Major US tech companies have faced increasing scrutiny over child and teen …
LONDRES (AP) — Los reguladores de la Unión Europea están investigando a Snapchat ante la preocupación de que la plataforma no esté haciendo suficiente para proteger a los menores y los exponga a riesgos como una mayor vulnerabilidad ante depredadores infantiles o al reclutamiento por parte de delincuentes.
HKGAI’s ClawNet allows AI agents from different users to work with each other.
The South Asian Regional Workshop, aimed at safeguarding freedom of expression and the right to information, commenced on March 24 at the Central Department of Journalism and Mass Communication premises of Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, Nepal, and is continuing this week. Implemented in collaboration with UNESCO…
The world is shape-shifting. Creating a digital economy, AI readiness, and shaping a globally competitive Sri Lanka takes place at a pivotal moment, where global supply chains are being rewired, traditional work methods are being contested, global political turmoil is taking place, and the race for AI adoption is fa…
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has stepped up efforts to expand Unified Payments Interface (UPI) merchant acceptance in Sri Lanka, aiming to deliver seamless digital payment experiences for Indian tourists while supporting the island’s…
Sri Lanka’s growing focus on strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities took centre stage at the SITREK Cyber & Tech Summit 2026, held on March 4-5, at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams Colombo.
Wilson, one of the most recognised names in global sports, is expanding its footprint in Asia with its official entry into Sri Lanka, bringing its legacy of performance, innovation and sporting culture to a new generation of athletes in the island.
LB Finance PLC partnered with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) at the two-day PayDigital Kurunegala Campaign held on February 20-21, promoting the adoption of secure and convenient digital payment solutions.
A new report finds that women face higher risks, as they are concentrated in tasks more prone to automation and remain underrepresented in technology and science fields.
Easter ham can be pretty high-stakes.
Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a startup that builds "approachable" humanoid robots for consumers and businesses, the company confirmed Tuesday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (23) approved a proposal to promote digital payments by removing transaction fees for both senders and recipients on QR-based payments below Rs. 5,000, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), through the SheTrades Sri Lanka Hub, successfully conducted a Training Programme on Branding and Digital Marketing for women entrepreneurs in Anuradhapura, with the participation of over 50 women led businesses.
Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “Fraud Management Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused digital transformation partner and system integrator, together with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions. The forum focused on how financial institutions…
The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is set to host its flagship Women in Tech Conference bringing together an exceptional lineup of global visionaries and local trailblazersto explore the evolving role of women in the digital economy.
Huawei recently hosted its Huawei Intelligent IT Summit 2026, bringing together Sri Lanka’s leading CIOs, CTOs, enterprise technology leaders and digital transformation decision-makers to explore how organisations can build the next generation of AI-ready digital infrastructure.
The Cabinet Ministers has approved a program to accelerate the use of the National QR Payment system (LankaQR) by waiving fees for transactions below Rs. 5,000, aiming to promote digital payments and strengthen the country’s digital economy.
MullenLowe Sri Lanka, has announced the integration of Synapse VII’s advanced data analytics capabilities into its digital services ecosystem.
Online check-in, seat selection and boarding pass issue is relatively straightforward via Thai Airways’ occasionally awkward website. Better still is the frequent flyers’ Royal Orchid Plus app, which generates a QR code. With a short queue for the bag drop, the airport process is completed in five minutes. Boarding,…
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Saving certain resources such as water, fuel, gas etc involve the reduction of consumption and the sustainable management of natural materials and ensure future availability. Key actions include reducing waste, reusing items, recycling, using energy-efficient technology, and conserving. But unfortunately people, esp…
Amnesty International on Monday urged tech company Meta to address concerns over harmful online content on Facebook, citing risk of sectarian tensions, discrimination and violence against minority communities in Bangladesh.
UnionPay International has come on board as a Platinum Sponsor for the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, marking its fourth consecutive year of partnership with Sri Lanka’s premier awards platform dedicated to honouring the country’s payment technology innovators.
Man of the Final Dasun Abeywardena of HNB Assurance receives his trophy from Clement Fernandopulle [Head Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience of Fairfirst Insurance
People’s Bank has solidified its position as the vanguard of financial technology in Sri Lanka, by aggressively expanding its digital ecosystem.
Uber and PickMe, the country’s leading ride-hailing and delivery app-based platforms, have asked the Government for higher fuel quotas for their most engaged driver and delivery partners.
Kyle Pollard is the ABC's Digital Sport Editor, overseeing national and international coverage, as well as future strategy for the online sport department.
As digital footprints expand, operators must be upfront with customers, who should also pause to read the fine print
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Dos mujeres consultan sus celulares durante un viaje en bus en Moscú, el 11 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Alexander Zemlianichenko, archivo)
Romeo is a Dead Man wastes no time.
The robot developed by Tsinghua University and Galbot is able to return 88.69 per cent of shots it faces.
Authorities of the Ministry of Digital Economy have introduced a new system feature aimed at resolving long-standing issues faced by motorists in obtaining fuel QR codes for previously registered vehicles.
On a typical farming day in rural Sri Lanka, decisions that shape the entire season are often made with little more than experience, instinct, and fragments of information passed from neighbour to neighbour. For generations, this has been the rhythm of agriculture here. Although tradition has it that way, integratio…
The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association (SLBA) has assured the public that banks will continue to operate on all five weekdays as an essential service, despite the temporary measures introduced to conserve fuel and energy resources.
Digital Economy Ministry yesterday said that a new feature has been added to the system starting yesterday (19) to address the difficulties faced by the public when trying to obtain the QR code of a previously registered vehicle, especially in cases where the mobile phone number used for the original registration is…
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The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that a new feature has been added to the vehicle fuel QR code system starting today (March 19), aimed at resolving difficulties faced by the public when obtaining QR codes for previously registered vehicles, especially when the original mobile phone number is no longer a…
Sri Lanka marks a proud milestone in its tourism journey with the official launch of Lily Lanka, a locally developed digital travel platform created to enhance the tourism experience across the island.
AI has been in the forefront of all topics for the past three years. Although the technology is promised to deliver value, the process hasn’t been as straight forward. Its timelines for value creation are extended than initially expected. In such landscape how do future jobs in our region including the Pacific count…
The QR code, which has been implemented in a way that minimises the inconvenience to the people in obtaining solutions to the current fuel problem, has been 95 percent successful, Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne stated in Parliament.
A 25-member delegation from the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services companies (SLASSCOM) visited India from February 2nd – March 13th, 2026 to participate in a specialised Training and Capacity-Building Programme. The delegation comprised founders, owners and co-owners of Sri Lankan Start-ups.
The Ladies’ College Old Girls’ Association (OGA) recently launched ‘She Means Business – a pioneering digital platform dedicated to promoting Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SMEs) within its Old Girls’ network.
