Commonwealth News
HSBC increases Singapore wealth focus with Axa deal
HSBC in agreement buy Axa's insurance business in Singapore as Eupores biggest lender accelerates its investment in Asia - paying $575m for insurance assets as part of a year-long 'pivot' to the region
Birmingham Library lights up in green and white to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day
The Library of Birmingham was lit up with the colours of the Pakistan flag to commemorate Pakistants 75th Independence Day.
Business welcomes relaxation of Covid self-isolation rules in England
Business groups welcome the government's relaxation on COVID-19 self-isolation rules on Monday but urged ministers to take further steps to bolster economic recovery in the coming months.
Indian Independence Day
As well as marking the culmination of India’s long freedom struggle, Indian Independence, arriving «At the stroke of the midnight hour» on August 15 1947, while the world slept, came as a landmark moment in transforming the Commonwealth into a partnership of equal nations, paving the way for the future admission of Republics.
Pakistan becomes smartphone exporter, sends first consignment to UAE
Pakistan has now become an exporter for smartphones as they send their first-ever shipment tagged 'Manufactured in Pakistan' to the United Arab Emirates.
Pakistan Independence Day
The Pakistani nation celebrates the country’s independence on 14 August!
On this day people decorate their homes with flags and celebrate. People visit the Minar-e-Pakistan and pay their respects to the country’s founder and first governor-general Muhammad Ali Jinnah at the Mazar-e-Quaid.