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November 23, 2022

Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, and Hutch have collaborated to allow all Hutch subscribers to access Facebook in ‘text-only’ mode without any data charges thereby enabling them to stay connected even when there is a delay in renewing their FB pack or they are out of balance. A simple tap […]

October 13, 2022

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Colombo, 6 Oct 2022 – Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, is continuing its partnership with Sarvodaya-Fusion and ICT Agency of Sri Lanka to empower the country’s youth with digital skills. After completing the training of 50,000 students and youth, the partners now aim to upskill 32,000 additional students by the […]

September 28, 2022

Colombo, 28 September 2022 – Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, is expanding its annual Marketing Summit tomorrow, 29 September, to more countries in Asia Pacific, including Sri Lanka. The Summit will bring together global and regional leaders to explore and discuss technologies and trends impacting our businesses today. The theme […]

March 1, 2022

Colombo, February 22, 2022 – Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has partnered with Sri Lanka’s National Youth Services Council (NYSC) to launch an entrepreneurship program boosting economic growth for the country. Through the initiative Meta Boost, the program aims to train around 750 Youth Services Officers of NYSC, who will in […]

February 28, 2022

We’re expanding Facebook Protect, our security program for groups of people that are more likely to be targeted by malicious hackers, such as human rights defenders, journalists, and government officials. No action is required unless you’re prompted to enroll. We’re also making it easier for these groups of people to set […]

February 23, 2022

In the coming months, the bonus program will be extended to more countries, so more creators can get rewarded for creating reels that their communities love JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 22, 2022/APO Group/ — Today, Meta (about.facebook.com/Meta) is expanding the availability of Facebook Reels (https://bit.ly/3p8lc9w) for iOS and Android to more […]

February 4, 2022

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Facebook loses $237BN in largest one-day drop in stock market HISTORY: Zuckerberg warns staff he might CRY over ‘scratched eye’ as shares fall 26% – dragging Nasdaq down 3.7% – and he drops out of Forbes ten richest after users decline Facebook’s plunging stock price weighed on world markets on Thursday, dragging down major stock […]

October 6, 2021

The Community Accelerator is part of Facebook’s Community Leadership Program, a global initiative that invests in people building communities JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, October 5, 2021/ — Facebook (www.Facebook.com) today announced the winners of the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program, highlighting the 13 Facebook community leaders from Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya who […]

September 8, 2021

COLOMBO, 8 September 2021 – Facebook has partnered with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) to launch a training program for the Teacher Education Administrative Branch of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Education. This is part of Facebook’s We Think Digital initiative in Sri Lanka, a holistic approach to upskill people on […]

August 24, 2021

In the US, the most popular link on Facebook in the first quarter of 2021 was a story about a doctor who died after receiving the vaccine Covid-19. In response to a report, the piece – updated to indicate there was no correlation with the vaccine – became popular among vaccine skeptics. […]

META and HUTCH partner to help Sri Lankans stay connected with text-only Facebook and Discover

Meta and Sarvodaya-Fusion to empower 32,000 Sri Lankan students with digital skills

Meta’s Annual Marketing Summit is coming to Sri Lanka to help businesses get future-ready

Meta partners with NYSC to boost economic growth in Sri Lanka

Expanding Facebook Protect To More Countries

Meta launches Reels on Facebook and New Ways for Creators to Make Money across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)

Facebook loses $237Billion in One Day

Facebook announces winners of 2021 Community Accelerator Program in Africa

Facebook and CSSL partner with Ministry of Education to train Sri Lankan youth on digital citizenship

Covid 19: Most popular Facebook link in US spreads vaccine doubt