Commonwealth News
UOB Malaysia appoints Ng Wei Wei as its first female CEO
Apr 19, 2022
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...
Indian healthtech startup Ultrahuman acquires wearables firm LazyCo
Apr 18, 2022
Healthtech startup Ultrahuman acquires AI wearables company LazyCo for an undisclosed amount. The duo will work on improving the overall consumer experience and boosting metabolic health standards globally. Read the original article here:...
List of 70 books by Commonwealth authors announced to mark Platinum Jubilee
Apr 18, 2022
Commonwealth authors announce the list of 10 books for each decade of Elizabeth's reign to mark the Platinum Jubilee. The Big Jubilee Read campaign consists of a panel of librarians, booksellers and literature specialists who chose titles of published authors from...
Happy Easter!
Apr 17, 2022
Happy Easter! Have you signed up yet for our virtual social and networking party on 22 April at 10 am GMT! Let's enjoy an hour of fun, games and networking. Register now:...
Birimian and Trail partner to support African fashion houses
Apr 13, 2022
Operational investment firm Birimian Ventures, dedicated to African heritage premium brands, announces a strategic partnership with Trail, the European asset management firm to scale up African fashion houses and emerging luxury fashion brands. “Birimian X Trail”, is...
Sinhala and Tamil New Year
Apr 13, 2022
Sinhala and Tamil New Year (Avurudu/Puththandu) is a national holiday in Sri Lanka which has been celebrated for centuries. On this day, rituals are performed with traditional feasts to honour the God of the Sun. During this season, people cook, eat and engage in...