Commonwealth News
Basketball Africa League and Afreximbank expand multi-year collaboration to empower young professionals in Africa
Sep 11, 2025
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced an enhanced partnership aimed at developing young basketball talent and supporting Africa's creative industries. The announcement came during the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair...
Commonwealth Chamber explores strategic growth with Mohan Energy
Sep 5, 2025
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce's Ankita Yadav recently held promising discussions with Srinivas Prasad, representing the renowned Mohan Energy Corporation (MEC), a leading player in turnkey power sector projects. MEC, known for its impressive track record of...
UPL Subsidiary to acquire Decco Holdings UK for $502 million
Sep 4, 2025
UPL Ltd's subsidiary, Advanta Mauritius, has approved the acquisition of Decco Holdings UK for $502 million from UPL Corporation Mauritius. The related-party transaction aims to consolidate UPL's post-harvest operations under its seed platform. Decco Holdings reported...
CII hosts India-Africa Business Conclave as trade soars past US$100bn
Sep 1, 2025
Ankita Yadav from the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce attended the milestone 20th CII India-Africa Business Conclave in New Delhi, where it was announced that India-Africa bilateral trade has crossed the historic US$100 billion mark for the first time. The landmark...
India, China agree to resume direct flights, boost business links
Aug 21, 2025
In a move to rebuild their strained relationship, India and China have agreed to resume direct flights and step up trade and investment flows between the two neighbours. The agreement came during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day visit to New Delhi for talks...
Australia to help fund two data centers in Vanuatu island
Aug 20, 2025
In a move to bolster its security ties with Vanuatu, a Pacific Island nation, Australia is set to provide AU$120 million (US$79 million) for the development of two data centres in the capital of Port Vila and on the island of Santo. This funding is part of a broader...