Commonwealth News
Webinar on Pakistani Tech Startups
Dec 10, 2021
Join the webinar showcasing dynamic business models of Pakistani startups. The hosts will be Julia Charlton, Chairman of the Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and Malik Muhammad Asim, Foreign Consul, Pakistan Consulate General of Hong Kong. In a discussion...
Singapore and UK sign MOU to strengthen collaboration in enterprise co-innovation, joint R&D
Dec 9, 2021
Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and Innovate UK signs the first-ever bilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) in order to enhance technical expertise and market knowledge in emerging technologies. The collaboration will strengthen ties in co-innovation and joint...
Tanzania Independence Day
Dec 9, 2021
Happy Independence Day, Tanzania! This holiday is celebrated with parades, a march of youth leagues in front of the President at the stadium in Dar es Salaam, school activities, cultural dances and performances by the National Air Force.
Australia proposes new laws to regulate crypto, BNPL
Dec 9, 2021
For the first time in over 20 years, Australia will propose its regulatory framework for digital and crypto payment systems. The country will also broaden its payment laws to cover online transactions such as buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) where the Treasurer will be given...
Jamaica’s Forestry Department pushes for adequately greened urban areas
Dec 9, 2021
Jamaica's Forestry Department has been putting in place several projects and initiatives to ensure urban areas are adequately greened and environmentally friendly. A new product line of miniature trees has been provided that can be placed on balconies in urban spaces....
Pakistan’s FWCCI Event Highlights
Dec 8, 2021
Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FWCCI) successfully hosted the first all Pakistan Women Chambers Presidents Conference on women empowerment in Faisalabad. FWCCI is an apolitical, independent, not-for-profit organisation driven to serve the business...