Google teams with Ubisoft to test video game streaming
Google on Monday announced that it will test a video game streaming platform with the release of "Assassin's Creed Odyssey" by Ubisoft this week.
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Inflation in SL capital Colombo eases to 4.3 percent in September...
Sri Lanka's inflation, as measured by the change in the Colombo Consumers' Price Index (CCPI), declined to 4.3 percent in September 2018 from 5.4...
Elon Musk to resign as chair of Tesla board, fined $20...
Elon Musk has reached a deal over fraud charges that will see him step down as electric automaker Tesla's chairman of the board and...
Sri Lanka launches first social impact funds
Two Memoranda of Understanding were signed Wednesday in New York, launching Sri Lanka's first social impact funds aimed at supporting social entrepreneurs access innovative...
US regulators charge Tesla CEO Elon Musk with fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged Tesla CEO Elon Musk with securities fraud, alleging he misled investors last month in tweets...
Diamond-trimmed stilettos go on sale for $17 mn in Dubai
Gold, silk and hundreds of diamonds: a Dubai-based shoemaker has debuted what it says is the world's most expensive pair of shoes with a...
McDonald’s says classic burgers no longer have artificial ingredients
McDonald's USA on Wednesday announced that its iconic burgers, including the Big Mac and the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no longer have artificial preservatives,...
Hong Kong banks hike lending rates for first time in 12...
The Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate on Wednesday for the third time this year in a widely anticipated decision, citing the strong...
Saudi Arabia commits $300 mn for Sri Lanka development projects
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), which stands as the largest employer of Sri Lankans outside of Sri Lanka, has committed US$ 300 million...
Nike touts edgy ads but shares fall on mixed earnings
Nike's CEO said Tuesday a controversial ad campaign featuring Colin Kaepernick was connecting with consumers worldwide but shares fell after the sports giant reported...
