Commonwealth News
Charles & Keith joins cryptocurrency and metaverse race
Singapore's fashion retailer Charles & Keith launches cryptocurrency as a payment mode on its eCommerce platform. This new offering caters to customers with cryptocurrencies who are seeking additional channels to make purchases from their investments. Read the...
Nauru Constitution Day
The Republic of Nauru is the third smallest island nation in the central Pacific Ocean. This public holiday is celebrated with an annual national athletics carnival, the President's state banquet as well as parades and various competitive events between the nation's...
New Zealand sets $357 mn to help pay for cleaner cars to reduce emissions
New Zealand plans to spend about $357 million on a trial basis to reduce emissions. It will include subsidies for businesses to curb emissions, offering only green buses by 2035 and improved options for cyclists and pedestrians. Read the original article here:...
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...