In Sri Lankan society, the betel leaf is not merely a plant leaf, but a paramount cultural symbol intertwined with our rituals, customs, and hospitality. A sheaf of betel leaves holds a
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Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google, has crossed the $3 trillion market capitalization milestone for the first time, cementing its position among the world’s most valuable companies. The achievement follows a
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Winston Weinberg, a former junior lawyer, co-founded legal AI startup Harvey in 2022 with Gabe Pereyra, a former DeepMind research scientist. In just three years, Harvey has grown to serve more than
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Sri Lanka’s economy expanded at a quicker pace than anticipated in the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by lower interest rates that supported business activity and softened the impact of tariff-related pressures.
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China’s economic activity slowed more than anticipated for a second consecutive month, with a sharp decline in investment raising concerns that policymakers may need to introduce additional stimulus measures to keep growth
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Inflation in India edged up in August for the first time in 10 months, but not by enough to derail expectations of further interest rate cuts later this year, according to economists
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BYD Co., China’s top electric-vehicle (EV) maker, is grappling with mounting investor concerns after a dramatic $45 billion stock selloff, as the company faces intensified competition and a destructive price war in
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Brookfield Asset Management is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire US landlord Yes! Communities Inc. from Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte, in a transaction that could be valued at over $10
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