The Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, says that the technical issues currently affecting the fuel issuance QR code system will be fully resolved by this morning (17).
Fcode Labs launches Forevate, a real-time market intelligence solution designed to help businesses respond faster to market changes and make data-driven decisions. Operating across Asia, Europe, and North America, Fcode Labs has grown from three founders to a 100-person team in seven years. During that time, the com…
Sri Lanka’s condominium landscape continues to expand at pace, reshaping urban living across the country, yet many residential communities still rely on manual payment methods that slow down collections, delay reconciliations and limit financial visibility for both residents and management corporations.
Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC, in collaboration with the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute launched Caltex Abimani Women in STEM, a corporate social responsibility initiative designed to empower young Sri Lankan women pursuing education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The technology is available on the new MyLab™E85 GTS Edition that will be showcased together with the brand new MyLab™C30 GTS ultrasound system at the Esaote booth
The Pitt Season 2 has thrown cyber threats, SWAT shootings, pub crawlers, motorcycle crashes, and even Baby Jane Doe at the doctors and nurses of the fictional PTMC emergency department. This week’s all new episode of the HBO Max hit will also deal with the literal fallout of that gnarly water slide disaster we saw …
LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 12, Huion—a leading brand in digital ink tools—celebrates its 15th anniversary. Over the past 15 years, Huion has evolved from a startup into an industry leader, dedicated to providing affordable yet high-performance pen tablets and displays for artists worldwide.
According to the World Bank, an estimated 1.2 billion young people in emerging markets will reach working age over the next 10-15 years. However, the same emerging economies, including ours, are projected to only generate 400 million jobs. Creating a vacuum in the labour force for 800 million people worldwide. Whils…
The government has decided to establish a ‘GovTech’ institution to replace the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) operating under the Ministry of Digital Economy to provide a more efficient digital technology service.
BPC—a global leader in payment solutions, has come on board as a Strategic Partner of the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, strengthening collaboration to recognise the trailblasers of payment technology innovation in the country.
A high-powered 15-member delegation from SLASSCOM, the national chamber for Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation industry, concluded its participation at the 34th NASSCOM Technology and Leadership Forum (NTLF) 2026 recently.
Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa added a modern MRI machine equipped with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to the patient care services at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) in Colombo on Monday (9).
Diversified conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) announced the launch of its new Group-wide people management platform, marking an important milestone in the organisation’s broader digital transformation and governance journey.
Tom Conrad is sitting in Sonos’ Santa Barbara headquarters on a sunny Californian afternoon, talking about the worst year in the audio company’s two-decade history with the calm of a man who has already made peace with the mess he inherited – and started cleaning it up.
Tom Conrad is sitting in Sonos’ Santa Barbara headquarters on a sunny Californian afternoon, talking about the worst year in the audio company’s two-decade history with the calm of a man who has already made peace with the mess he inherited – and started cleaning it up.
With the right partnerships and technical knowledge from chinese and other asian EV manufacuters, Sri Lanka can move beyond typical assembly toward innovation. Over time, local entrepreneurs could design and manufacture home-grown electric vehicles, matching with local road conditions and maintenance, following a pa…
The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026 recognised the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) as the leading non-state higher education institution in Sri Lanka.
A Sri Lankan-invented medical device designed for the non-invasive early detection of cardiovascular conditions using Artificial Intelligence was successfully piloted at the King Hamad American Mission Hospital in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Ogilvy Group Sri Lanka delivered an impressive performance at the SLIM Effie Awards 2025, held recently, securing a total of six metals, a Gold, three Silver and two Bronze, along with eight finalist recognitions across its Digital, Creative and Media agencies.
Sri Lanka’s fintech sector continues to gain momentum with the appointment of Vardan Aslibekyan, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Pay&Go, to the Board of Directors of Fintech Forum Sri Lanka, one of the country’s leading industry body representing the financial technology sector.
In a defining leap for Sri Lanka’s FMCG landscape, Elephant House Ice Cream has unveiled a new generation of products under itsElephant House Wonder and IMORICH brands, powered by advanced Extrusion Technology.
Sri Lanka, like any other country in the world, marked International Women’s Day in 2026 as well. The occasion demands attention that has become impossible to ignore. Reports speak of cybercrimes directed at women and girls. Many of these attacks specifically target young women, who roam the digital spaces without p…
How did Israel gather information on the real time movements of Iran’s top political and military leaders? How did they kill the most powerful cleric in the Muslim world, the late Ayatollah Khamenei? Israel has launched unprecedented strikes on Iran, targeting its nuclear programme and military leaders. How Israel’s…
In the corridors of Sri Lanka’s leading corporate houses, a quiet crisis of mismatch is unfolding. As our economy pivots toward high-value services and technology-driven exports, the traditional Curriculum Vitae (CV) – a chronological list of past titles and roles – is proving to be an increasingly obsolete tool for…
Colombo-born singer and songwriter Yohani Diloka de Silva has transformed from a self-taught YouTuber into a global music phenomenon, showcasing the power of digital media and artistic discipline.
Sri Lankan cinema is often defined by its giants, but few cast a shadow as elegant and influential as Sumitra Peries . Born into the illustrious ‘Boralugoda Gunawardena’ family on March 24, 1934, her path was paved with both political heritage and personal tragedy. Losing her mother at just 14, Sumitra’s spirit of i…
The southern Indian state of Karnataka, home to the tech hub of Bengaluru, banned the use of social media by those under the age of 16 on Friday, becoming the first in India to join global calls for more scrutiny of minors’ digital usage.
Sri Lankan cinema is often defined by its giants, but few cast a shadow as elegant and influential as Sumitra Peries . Born into the illustrious ‘Boralugoda Gunawardena’ family on March 24, 1934, her path was paved with both political heritage and personal tragedy. Losing her mother at just 14, Sumitra’s spirit of i…
To capitalize on Sri Lanka’s rapid digital transformation, HP Inc. is strategically prioritizing AI integration and SME support as its primary catalysts for future market growth.
The year 2026 stands as a pivotal crossroads for the Sri Lankan economy. With the Central Bank maintaining an accommodative monetary policy while eyeing a 5% inflation target, the industrial sector faces a complex balancing act of expansion and fiscal discipline. The Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) has …
In a significant step towards enhancing digital convenience in the education sector, LB CIM, the flagship digital payments platform powered by LB Finance PLC, has partnered with Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT).
The final week of February 2026 has marked a historic turning point for Sri Lanka’s technological landscape. Led by the Ministry of Digital Economy, the nation has unveiled a series of aggressive reforms and international partnerships designed to transform the island into a premier global digital hub.On February 26,…
Spokesman for top legislature says Beijing sees self-reliant tech growth as vital to innovation, noting country is ready to work with the US, but will safeguard its ‘red lines’.
The private bus service operating under the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority will be integrated with digital technology in line with the Government’s digitalization move.
A decade ago, “identity card” in Sri Lanka meant a laminated card tucked behind a driving licence in the wallet, shown at a bank counter or Government desk. In early 2026, it is starting to look more like infrastructure that is a system sitting quietly behind daily life, opening doors to services, enabling payments,…
People’s Bank has partnered with the University of Vavuniya to introduce a fully digital payment and collection system, marking a significant step in advancing Sri Lanka’s digital economy by eliminating manual cash handling.
eChannelling PLC, one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering digital healthcare platform and a fully owned subsidiary of Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd. has been honoured with the Silver Award in the Telecommunication and Digital Platform Companies category at the TAGS Awards 2025, organised by CA Sri Lanka, the Institute of Chartered Accoun…
Education lies at the heart of national development. It fuels economic growth, strengthens social unity, and supports good governance by developing a skilled and informed population. A strong education system boosts productivity, reduces poverty, improves health, fosters innovation, and empowers citizens overall. Ab…
SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT Solutions Provider, was honoured with the Silver Award at the SAFA Best Presented Annual Report Awards, Integrated Reporting Awards and SAARC Anniversary Awards for Corporate Governance Disclosures 2024, in the Communication and Information Technology category. The awards ceremony took …
DFCC Bank continues to advance its digital leadership journey with the steady growth of its official presence on YouTube, reflecting a deepening of customer engagement and an expansion of financial education outreach across Sri Lanka.
The Women Technopreneurs Forum of SLASSCOM has announced the return of its flagship Women in Tech Conference 2026, taking place on March 26, at the Shangri-La Colombo.
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — La petrolera estatal de Bolivia inició el martes el registro digital de vehículos que fueron afectados por gasolina de mala calidad en busca de resarcir los daños tras presiones del transporte público.