Commonwealth News

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...

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 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 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...

The Commonwealth Secretariat has concluded a series of consultations with its 97 accredited organisations and Board of Governors to shape its strategic priorities for 2025-2030. Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey outlined her vision for the next five...

Singapore-based Alpha Ladder Group (ALG) has received patent protection for its innovative CNT Carbon Stablecoin framework, developed by its AI subsidiary MVGX Tech. This blockchain system converts verified decarbonization activities into programmable carbon-backed...