TikTok faces fresh US pressure over child privacy
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance over potential violations of children's privacy to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Govt. seeks investment proposals for medicinal cannabis projects
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The Government has called for project proposals from local and foreign investors interested in the cultivation and manufacturing of medicinal products from cannabis (Triloka Vijayapathra) for export purposes.
Sri Lanka electronic waste collection gets underway collecting over 7,700kg
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The Central Environment Authority (CEA) says that the electronic waste collection initiatives conducted in 11 districts have led to the collection of more than 7,700 kg of electronic waste.
SL’s Financial Intelligence Unit signs MoU with Bribery Commission
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The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to exchange information relating to investigations and
Sri Lanka Construction sector activities accelerate to double digits
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The all-important construction sector in Sri Lanka added much more heft in the first three months of the year, from the growth recorded in the final three months of last year, as the borrowing costs declined while the construction sector material prices softened.
KPMG India to host All India Partners Meet in Sri Lanka this week
KPMG in India, a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services.has made all arrangements to host its 31st All India Partners Meet in Colombo, from 20-22, June.
President Ranil reveals plans to boost Sri Lanka’s industrial sector
President Ranil Wickremesinghe today announced forthcoming negotiations with creditor countries and also revealed plans to boost Sri Lanka’s industrial sector.
Weekly Economic Review
By Rohana Jith
Sri Lanka railways on a transformational journey with modern facilities
Sri Lanka railways is to embark on a transformational journey of modernisation, upgrading stations and enhancing services with public private partnerships amidst current financial constraints, Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.
Sri Lanka’s present foreign currency-denominated debt volume has increased as a result of rupee fluctuations despite the suspension of all external debt repayments, Finance Ministry sources spelled out.
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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce signs MoU with Southern Gujarat counterpart
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI), paving the way for enhanced cooperation and growth between Sri Lanka and the dynamic business community of South Gujarat, India.
SriLankan Airlines Hosts First-ever Nepali Journalists’ FAM Tour
SriLankan Airlines recently entertained the first-ever group of veteran journalists from top Nepali media outlets for a familiarization tour of Sri Lanka, aiming to boost inbound tourism from Nepal.
Sri Lanka Railways has decided to implement a special railway service offering toll-free rides for a week starting from today (17) for passengers heading to Mihintale from Anuradhapura for Poson Poya Day.
Sri Lanka’s film production, distribution and screening at cinema halls will be given an official recognition as an industry by overhauling and modernising the outdated national film corporation, Finance Ministry sources divulged.