Commonwealth News
Vesak Day
Wasak, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day, commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and his achievement of Nirvana. On this sacred day, Buddhists meditate, chant prayers and offer alms to Buddhist monks. Join us here: https://bit.ly/3JiwkrQ
Commonwealth tree planted for HM The Queen’s Jubilee
As a part of the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, plants the Commonwealth’s Jubilee tree. The Secretary-General planted a rare wild service tree or ‘chequer’s tree’ facing the Commonwealth headquarters at...
Is Africa ready for green growth? New report assesses Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, and others
African Development Bank and the Global Green Growth Institute, release a new report of findings that has found ways to advance climate action and green growth in Africa. The findings of the report aim to find opportunities and promote climate-resilient economic...
Malaysia selected to host 34th SEA Games in 2027
Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEA Games) unanimously awards the hosting of the 2027 Games to Malaysia. Later, Singapore also announced that it will host the 35th SEA Games in 2029. Read the original article here:...
Edtech giant Byju’s buys Singapore-based Northwest Executive Education
India’s edtech unicorn, Byju’s agrees to buy Northwest Executive Education in a cash-and-stock deal to strengthen its higher education vertical. The acquisition was through its wholly-owned upskilling platform Great Learning in a little less than a $100 million deal....
She’s a Crowd: How one data startup facilitates change
Zoë Condliffe’s startup, She’s A Crowd is an online platform that empowers victims to report instances with time, place, and nature of gender-based harassment anonymously to protect others. This Australian based startup collects data and helps victims share their...