Commonwealth News
Falguni Nayar, founder of India’s first woman-led unicorn Nykaa
Oct 28, 2021
Beauty startup Nykaa is an Indian e-commerce company, founded by Falguni Nayar in 2012. It is the country's first woman-led unicorn with the IPO price band at INR1,085-1,125 (approx. $15) per share. It currently offers more than 4,000 beauty, personal care, fashion...
Incorp India invests $10 mn in legal tech startup Vakilsearch
Oct 28, 2021
Legaltech startup Vakilsearch raises $10 million from Incorp India, a corporate solutions provider with a presence in South-East Asia. Vakilsearch is an online platform that offers support to small businesses and individuals for legal, tax, and compliance services....
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Independence Day
Oct 26, 2021
Happy Independence Day, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines! Various festive events are organised annually in honour of this holiday beginning a few days before Independence Day. All enjoy free cultural exhibitions, fairs, food sales and attend church services, many wear...
Denis O’Brien hails sale of ‘cracking’ Pacific business to Telstra
Oct 26, 2021
Australian telco Telstra agrees to acquire telecom Digicel Pacific for $1.6 billion of which $1.33 billion funds will be backed by the Australian government. Digicel owner and chairman Denis O’Brien said the deal comes with a “lot of growth” potential in the Pacific...
Women inclusion vital to 100% electrification in Rwanda – Minister
Oct 26, 2021
According to Rwanda's Minister of Infrastructure, Claver Gatete, Rwanda aims to achieve 100% electricity access by 2030, and increasing the participation and role of women in the renewable energy sector is vital to achieving this goal. Women participation in the...
Bangladesh pitches for climate-sensitive growth
Oct 26, 2021
Ahead of the UN climate talks, Bangladesh pitches for sustainable growth and getting ready for a deeper energy transition. However, the experts think it will only be possible with the right financial resources that are needed to be directed towards better...