Commonwealth News
Eswatini Flag day
It is a public holiday in the Kingdom of Eswatini (previously known as Swaziland). The national flag is inspired from the military flag given by King Sobhuza II to the Swazi Pioneer Corps in 1941. This day is celebrated with activities like official flag-raising...
Commonwealth Secretary-General calls for urgent climate action on Earth Day
On Earth Day, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, QC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations addresses countries to step up their action connecting to climate change, ocean, land degradation and biodiversity loss. At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting...
Earth Day: Pledge becomes the first platform to take a stand for environmentally conscious crypto donations
Crypto fundraising platform, Pledge launches its one-of-a-kind patent-pending carbon offset program. Every crypto transaction made through 'PledgeCrypto' will support verified carbon offset projects like Burgos Wind Project and Cooking Stoves in Malawi. Read the...
Australia and Vanuatu sign Pacific Fusion Centre MOU
Australia and Vanuatu to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the long-term operation of the Pacific Fusion Centre in Port Vila. The Centre aims to provide assessments and advice on the key security issues faced by the region such as crimes, climate and...
St Kitts and Nevis signs full visa waiver agreement with Tuvalu
To expand its diplomatic relations, St Kitts and Nevis sign a historic full visa waiver agreement with the South Pacific nation of Tuvalu in London. The country so far has signed about 33 new visa waiver agreements to grow its diplomatic presence across the world....
UOB Malaysia appoints Ng Wei Wei as its first female CEO
United Overseas Bank Bhd (UOB Malaysia) names Ng Wei Wei as its first female chief executive officer to succeed Wong Kim Choong, effective from May 1, 2022. Ng holds broad experience and in-depth knowledge of the financial industry. Previously, she has been in various...