TikTok has released its Q3 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, showcasing its ongoing commitment to creating a safe digital space for its users. The report, which covers data from July to September 2025, details the proactive steps TikTok has taken to identify and remove content that violates its Community Guidelines, ensuring a positive experience for…
A discussion to review the progress of projects implemented under the Ministry of Digital Economy in 2025 and to examine new projects planned to be implemented under the 2026 budgetary allocations was held yesterday morning (19) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of the Minister of Digital Economy, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Special attention…
Global growth is projected to remain resilient at 3.3 per cent in 2026 and at 3.2 per cent in 2027, rates similar to the estimated 3.3 per cent outturn in 2025, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its World Economic Outlook update, published on January 19. The forecast marks a small upward revision for…
(Reuters) – Donald Trump is expected to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said, as the U.S. President’s presence looms large over the annual gathering of the global elite in Switzerland. Business leaders, including CEOs in financial services, crypto and consulting, were invited to a reception after Trump’s…
But risks are rising, including from the concentration of tech investment and the negative effects of trade disruptions, which may build over time IMF – Global economic growth continues to show notable resilience despite significant US-led trade disruptions and heightened uncertainty. Our latest projections indicate that global growth will hold steady at 3.3 percent this year, an…
UST Acquires Leading Fintech Innovator Tailwind Acquisition of key Texas and Brazil-based firm increases UST’s standing in the rapidly growing market for digital banking solutions and support services UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has acquired Texas based fintech company Tailwind Business Ventures, strengthening its position in a dynamic sector while also expanding its presence…
The Baladaksha Mawatha flyover was declared open to the public today (19). Constructed to facilitate traffic from Galle Face towards Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha in Kompanna Vidiya, the flyover is 340 metres long and 11 metres wide. This is the third flyover completed under the flyover development project aimed at reducing traffic congestion in Colombo….
The United Kingdom remains one of Sri Lanka’s most important trading partners and is currently the second-largest export destination for Sri Lankan goods. In a significant move to strengthen trade relations with developing countries, the UK introduced the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) with effect from 19 June 2023, granting preferential market access to 65…
Two New Division Directors Added to Support the Region Sarvesh Suri is named IFC’s Regional Vice President for Asia and the Pacific, bringing 25 years of global investment and development expertise as well as a proven track record of fostering public-private collaborations. In making the announcement, IFC confirmed that Suri will strategically lead all investment…
It has been observed through complaints received at various police stations across the island that individuals are being deceived into fraudulently transferring money to accounts linked to organized smugglers and criminals. These scams are carried out by falsely claiming to offer overseas and local job opportunities, prize winnings, or by making false allegations of legal…
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