Commonwealth News
Malaysia’s Maybank launches Islamic wealth management hub in Singapore
Maybank, Malaysia's leading lender by assets, inaugurates an Islamic wealth management regional offshore hub in Singapore. This move aligns with Singapore's attraction of substantial wealth inflows due to political stability, favourable tax conditions, and conducive...
DreamFolks enters Malaysia with airport technology
Indian airport service aggregator, DreamFolks expands its global footprint with a foray into the Malaysian market. The company is poised to introduce its technology services at three prominent Malaysian airports: Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching International...
Australia beat India by six wickets to clinch sixth World Cup title
In a spectacular display of cricket prowess, Australia clinched their sixth World Cup title by defeating India by six wickets in the final. Travis Head emerged as the hero with a brilliant knock of 137 runs, steering Australia to victory. After restricting India to a...
Commonwealth Parliament passes law enabling offshore CO2 storage
The Commonwealth Parliament has approved amendments to the Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981, facilitating the injection and transportation of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Australian waters. Pilot Energy Limited provided an update on the Mid West Clean Energy...
Pakistan-based startup She-Guard wins top climate innovation competition
Pakistan-based cleantech startup She-Guard secured the top position at the 'ClimateLaunchpad Asia-Pacific' finals, presenting their innovative biodegradable and plastic-free sanitary product. The startup's mission revolves around converting banana crop waste into...
International deal to combat crypto tax evasion to start 2027 as 48 countries sign up
A total of 48 countries, including the U.K. and Singapore have pledged to implement a tax-transparency standard from 2027. This initiative aims to facilitate the automatic exchange of information between jurisdictions, specifically targeting tax evasion on...