Shein Is Sending Influencers to Promote Its China Factory
Chen Lin/ReutersMega-successful Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein, long plagued by allegations of terrible conditions for workers, and most recently, forced labor allegations—appears to have rolled out a new PR strategy: sending Instagram influencers on sponsored trips to China to tour a high-end Shein supplier warehouse. The tour, followed by “an epic night cruise to admire Guangzhou’s amazing skyline,” is prompting content creators to regurgitate company lines to their hundreds of thousands of followers. “Kicking off the trip by heading into the factory of the leading manufacturer for Shein was the perfect way to start,” beauty influencer Dani DMC says in an Instagram reel she posted documenting her Shein trip. “I was really excited and impressed to see the working conditions. “She told me about her family, her lifestyle, her commute, her hours.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
Source:The Nation
June 24, 2023 10:06 UTC
President calls for urgent debt restructuring, comprehensive approach to support Middle-Income Nations
However, President Wickremesinghe highlights the need for improved interaction between the committee and debtors during the restructuring process, suggesting that a new approach is necessary. So what is your view about the restructuring process and what do you consider to be the main bottlenecks? When Sri Lanka was declared bankrupt as a middle-income country, we were not eligible under the common framework for debt restructuring. Therefore, Sri Lanka’s response was to take ownership of this programme, both for debt restructuring as well as the economic restructuring needed for growth. Looking at the dealing with the Paris Club and non-Paris Club, we need a new approach because this is basically a geopolitical issue.
Source:Sunday Observer
June 24, 2023 05:33 UTC
India, Sri Lanka work on Action Plan for future cooperation
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena held detailed discussions with Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay on the proposed Road Map for cooperation between the two countries. The Indian High Commissioner called on the Prime Minister at Temple Trees on Thursday (22) to examine the outlines of the proposed action plan on economic cooperation. High Commissioner Baglay, referring to the increase of tourism, said India would take steps to increase flights between the two countries. He said the public sector as well as private airlinesare willing to operate flights to destinations in Sri Lanka. The Prime Minister urged for more Indian investments in the sectors such as digitalization, alternative energy and agriculture.
Source:Sunday Observer
June 24, 2023 05:33 UTC
Zambia’s US $ 6.3bn debt restructuring deal brings hope for indebted nations - Business
Hakainde HichilemaBBC: Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the outlines of a deal aimed at lifting his country out of its debt crisis have been unveiled. In 2020, the copper-rich country became the first African nation to default on its debt payments during the Covid pandemic. Following months of talks, Zambia has now successfully agreed new repayment terms with its state creditors on up to US $ 6.3 billion (£5 billion) debt, including over US $ 4 billion owed to China. France’s President Emmanuel Macron, who played a pivotal role in persuading China to agree, hailed the deal as “historic”. Experts have praised the government for securing the agreement and are hopeful that this will improve Zambia’s economic situation.
Source:The Nation
June 24, 2023 05:04 UTC
Tony-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick 'Fiddler on the Roof' creator, dies at 99
FILE - Sheldon Harnick accepts the special Tony Award for lifetime achievement in the Theatre at the Tony Awards at the Beacon Theatre on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in New York. Harnick, who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s with shows such as "Fiddler on the Roof," "Fiorello!" (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Tony- and Grammy Award-winning lyricist Sheldon Harnick, who with composer Jerry Bock made up the premier musical-theater songwriting duos of the 1950s and 1960s with shows such as "Fiddler on the Roof," "Fiorello!" Bock and Harnick first hit success for the music and lyrics to "Fiorello!," which earned them each Tonys and a rare Pulitzer Prize in 1960. Bock and Harnick then collaborated on "Tenderloin" in 1960 and "She Loves Me" three years later.
Source:The Nation
June 24, 2023 02:04 UTC
Researchers develop a new source of quantum light
Source: phys.orgUsing novel materials that have been widely studied as potential new solar photovoltaics, researchers at MIT have shown that nanoparticles of these materials can emit a stream of single, identical photons.
Source:The Nation
June 23, 2023 20:04 UTC
Arsenal codes June 2023
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Source:The Nation
June 23, 2023 18:02 UTC
Minister has no say on court order
The Transport and Highways Minister has no involvement or influence in the court order given to remove the Orugodawatta Sri Sambuddhaloka Temple built on the Colombo Baseline Road, the Ministry in a statement said. On 23.03.2023 and 21.06.2023, due to the lack of proper response, the Additional Magistrate of the Court of Colombo has again issued an order to remove this. Accordingly, an order has been issued to the defendant to remove this construction before July 7. Transport and Highways Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena did not hold the position of Transport and Highways Minister at the time of the initiation of this court case, which was legally carried out by the Road Development Authority, the authorized body related to the national road system, and when the initial decisions were made. He has not made any intervention or influence regarding these court orders and this court order is a decision given after an independent investigation.
Source:Sunday Observer
June 23, 2023 09:57 UTC
Pastor Jerome withdraws petition against his arrest here
The Writ petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando to prevent his arrest for making a statement insulting other religions including Buddhism was withdrawn yesterday (21) at the Court of Appeal. The petition was called before Court of Appeal Judges Sobitha Rajakaruna and M.A.R.Marikkar for verification of facts. President’s Counsel Jagath Wickramanayake, who appeared for petitioner Jerome Fernando, informed that he expected to withdraw this petition subject to filing a new petition and asked the court to give permission for that. When this case was called earlier, Senior State Counsel Shaminda Wickrama raised some preliminary objections against the petition. Senior State Counsel Shaminda Wickrama and State Counsel Rajika Aluvihare appeared for the respondents including the Attorney General.
Source:Sunday Observer
June 22, 2023 17:31 UTC
Physicists discover a new switch for superconductivity
Source: phys.orgUnder certain conditions—usually exceedingly cold ones—some materials shift their structure to unlock new, superconducting behavior. This structural shift is known as a "nematic transition," and physicists suspect that it offers a new way to drive materials into a superconducting state where electrons can flow entirely friction-free.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2023 17:04 UTC
Anti-Corruption Bill has broadened list of officials, politicians - Minister
Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said the Anti-Corruption Bill proposes to include the President, Governors, Commissioners of Independent Commissions, Ambassadors and other people in the list to submit asset and liability statements. The minister said this while commencing the parliamentary debate regarding the Anti-Corruption Bill and the Bill to support and protect victims and witnesses of a crime yesterday (21). The minister also said that many including Chief Ministers, Provincial Council Ministers, MPs and executive officers of embassies have been included in the list of assets and liability declarations through the Anti-Corruption Bill. He said; Although we are part of the United Nations Anti-Corruption Charter, it has taken us 19 years to submit the Anti-Corruption Bill to Parliament. People are not happy about that.That is why this Anti-Corruption Bill is being presented,’’he said.
Source:Sunday Observer
June 22, 2023 09:12 UTC
Is it chicken? Here's how the first bite of 'cell-cultivated' meat tastes
When I told friends and family I was reporting on the first chicken meat grown from animal cells, their first comment was “Eww." Yes, it's strange to think of eating a totally new kind of meat — chicken that doesn't come from a chicken, meat that will be sold as “cell-cultivated” chicken after the U.S. Agriculture Department on Wednesday gave the green light to two California firms, Upside Foods and Good Meat. And in this case, to the larger question behind it: Is this new material in fact chicken, or is it an impostor? Last week, I visited the Alameda, California, plant where Good Meat is poised to begin production of its chicken products. And the texture was both tender and chewy, like a well-cooked chicken thigh should be.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2023 05:02 UTC
Eve Online is letting you tackle space with spreadsheets
Eve Online has revolutionized space games forever after launching its Microsoft Excel add-in. Players have long joked about Eve Online being a “spreadsheet simulator,” but it seems that CCP Games is taking this reputation as an organization-heavy experience to the next level. The Icelandic developer first announced the integration of Excel earlier this week, going on to fully implement Microsft’s program in Eve Online just one day later. “Information is power” reads a mantra that the Eve Online developers have been working by. Their game’s new Excel tool enables you to access and analyze your data across every account and character you own.
Source:The Nation
June 22, 2023 01:05 UTC
Starfield planets – all known systems, moons, and worlds
What are all of the Starfield planets? Not every Starfield planet is going to be loaded with content. Here’s everything we know about Starfield planets so far. What can you do on Starfield planets? For more information about Starfield, check out what we know at the moment about support for Starfield mods, as well as the good news about Starfield Game Pass.
Source:The Nation
June 21, 2023 12:06 UTC
AI-Driven Generative Art: Art That Responds to Input
Supporters of generative AI say it makes the creative process accessible to anyone who can use the AI tools. How Does AI-Driven Generative Art Work? Generative AI tools make use of a process known as machine learning. Many generative AI tools, on the other hand, are either free or require only modest fees and little by way of external equipment. User Input and AlgorithmsA key aspect of many collaborative generative AI tools is the need for human input.
Source:The Nation
June 21, 2023 04:03 UTC