Commonwealth News
India’s largest airline IndiGo announces withdrawal of fuel charges on domestic, international routes
Jan 5, 2024
India's largest airline IndiGo announced that it would be eliminating the fuel surcharges on all the flights effective immediately. This decision comes as welcome news for passengers, as it is estimated the removal of these fees will reduce airfares by approximately...
ADB approves $160m loan to boost electricity supply in Bangladesh
Jan 4, 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh signed a $160 million loan agreement to upgrade Dhaka's power distribution network. The loan, which was signed by Bangladesh's Economic Relations Division secretary Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky and ADB's...
Rising startups from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka showcased in Singapore at SouthXChange
Jan 2, 2024
Emerging startups from commonwealth nations like Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan stepped into the spotlight at a recent SouthXChange event in Singapore. The program, hosted at the Google office, aimed to showcase high-potential companies across sectors like AI,...
NBA appoints Rwandan Clare Akamanzi as CEO of NBA Africa
Dec 28, 2023
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the appointment of Clare Akamanzi as the new CEO of NBA Africa. This strategic decision highlights the NBA's commitment to expanding its presence across the African continent. Akamanzi is an accomplished business...
A paralysed entrepreneur has created one of the UK’s most popular apps for the disabled community
Dec 27, 2023
A paralysed British entrepreneur has won a prestigious business award for creating one of the UK's most popular app rating venues for accessibility after being inspired by an embarrassing experience in a Spanish restaurant. 41-year-old Simon Sansome was left paralysed...
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce: News Retrospective 2023
Dec 27, 2023
In the past year, our #Commonwealth family has seen incredible growth and innovation across industries. From Jamaica's new tech hub to Rwanda's booming manufacturing sector - countries are thriving! 🚀 Join us as we recap positive news from 12 countries representing...