Commonwealth News
Samoa Father’s Day
Father's Day is a global celebration dedicated to honouring the essential role that fathers and father figures play within the family and society. While it is observed on different dates worldwide, its significance lies in recognising fathers' love, sacrifices, and...
AFC reports US$50B GDP impact and 7M jobs created through scalable infrastructure model
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual Development Impact Report, showcasing significant achievements across 36 African countries. The report reveals that AFC-backed projects have contributed over US$50 billion to GDP and created 7 million jobs...
Singapore’s SixSense raises $8.5M to bring AI intelligence to chip manufacturing
SixSense, a female-led Singapore-based deep tech startup specialising in AI solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, has raised $8.5 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $12 million. The round was led by Peak XV's Surge, with participation from...
Maldives establishes Tourism Trust Fund to enhance sector development and sustainability
The Maldives government has unveiled regulations for its new Tourism Trust Fund, designed to promote sustainable tourism development. The fund will draw capital from four main sources: sponsorships, corporate social responsibility contributions, investment income, and...
Malta to host 2027 Commonwealth Youth Games
Malta has been selected to host the eighth Commonwealth Youth Games in late 2027, marking a significant milestone in the event's history. The games will bring together over 1,000 young athletes aged 14-18 from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories, competing across...
Malaysia pledges over US$240b in US deals to avert trade fallout, lower tariffs
Malaysia has secured a reduced US tariff rate of 19% through substantial trade agreements valued at over US$240 billion, as announced by Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz in Parliament. The comprehensive package includes US$150 billion in semiconductor and technology...