April 6, 2023
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      Sri Lanka, April 6, 2023 – Meta has partnered with the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN) at the nonprofit Poynter Institute, to create a free introductory fact-checking course serving journalists in the Asia Pacific region, including Sri Lanka. Composed of three modules focusing on fact-checking, verification and debunking and health mis- and disinformation, […]

February 28, 2023
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      Roar Digital, the ad resales arm of Roar Global, was recently rebranded to Roar AdX. Established in 2020, Roar AdX serves as the Authorized Sales Partner (ASP) for Meta in Sri Lanka. The new name represents the company’s ambitions to become a leading partner for some of the world’s most popular digital […]

September 28, 2022
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      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 8, 2022
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        Colombo, March 8, 2022 – In honor of International Women’s Day and it’s theme #BreakTheBias, Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, is celebrating the resilience of women entrepreneurs and community leaders across the Asia Pacific region, including Sri Lanka. The Covid-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted women both socially and economically. […]

March 3, 2022
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        ‘We Think Digital’ is Meta’s global digital literacy program that aims to develop digital skills to create a positive and safe culture online. In 2020, the program was launched in Sri Lanka by Meta in partnership with Sarvodaya-Fusion’s ‘IT Yahamaga’ initiative, which is supported by the Ministry of Education, and the […]


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