Feb 13, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Taranis, an investment and asset management firm, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a 35% minority stake in Rougier Afrique International (“Rougier”) from the Deposit and Consignment Fund of Gabon. This transaction is part of a...
Feb 12, 2025 | Commonwealth News
The Maldivian government has invited proposals for a substantial solar and battery storage facility with a capacity of up to 150 megawatts (MW), aimed at bolstering the nation’s power infrastructure. According to the Expression of Interest (EOI) published on...
Feb 12, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Cryptocurrency exchange Gemini has received in-principle approval from Malta’s financial watchdog for an investment firm licence, marking a significant step towards its European expansion. The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) approval positions Gemini...
Feb 11, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Bitcoin Pepe is set to enhance the world of meme coins by introducing a layer 2 solution that integrates Solana’s technology with the Bitcoin blockchain. The PEP-20 token standard will allow anyone to launch meme coins on Bitcoin. By reducing barriers to token...
Feb 11, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Singapore’s tourism sector experienced remarkable growth in 2024, with Indian visitors ranking third amongst international arrivals, according to the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). Tourism receipts reached unprecedented levels, meeting the board’s upper...
Feb 10, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Over three billion people rely on the ocean for their livelihoods, and in the Commonwealth, 49 of 56 member states have ocean borders. To ensure ocean health, the Commonwealth Secretariat, in partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), launched the...