Technology
Could Direct Payments Solve the Growing Public Resistance to AI Data Centers?.
May 18, 2026 at 6:50 PM
As public opposition to massive AI data center projects grows across the U.S., including Kevin O'Leary's 'Stratos Project' in Utah, analysts suggest that direct financial incentives for local residents could be the key to overcoming 'Not In My Backyard' sentiment.
Local News
Sri Lanka and Australia Forge Partnership to Enhance Digital Financial Literacy for MSMEs.
May 11, 2026 at 12:10 AM
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has partnered with Australia’s S4IE program to launch a pilot project aimed at improving digital financial literacy for micro, small, and medium enterprises to support national economic growth.
Finance
CDB Unveils Nation's First QR Sound Box to Revolutionize Merchant Payments.
April 27, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) has launched Sri Lanka's first QR Sound Box, a device that provides instant voice confirmation for digital payments to boost merchant transparency and SME adoption.










