Commonwealth News
Joint declaration of governments of the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories a modern partnership for a stronger British family
The United Kingdom and the elected governments of 12 British Overseas Territories have come together to release a Joint Declaration reaffirming their deep and historic partnership. The declaration was signed following a 2-day meeting held on November 14-15, 2023...
Commonwealth connections fostered at festive RCS HK Christmas Party
The Royal Commonwealth Society Hong Kong (RCS HK) recently hosted its annual Christmas party at the Helena May in Hong Kong. Attended by the Commonwealth Chamber Chairman Julia Charlton and many distinguished guests, the event served as an opportunity to celebrate the...
Mozambique: Assembly approves budget for 2024 – AIM report
The Mozambican parliament approved the 2024 budget plan and spending estimates (PESOE), despite opposition complaints about last-minute changes. The ruling Frelimo party's 165 deputies voted in favour of the budget on its first reading, while all 37 opposition...
Bermuda planning blue bond and new climate fund
The government of Bermuda has announced plans to issue a blue bond and establish a new blue and green investment fund to support ocean conservation and decarbonization in the island nation. As one of the largest custodians of marine environments globally, responsible...
Nvidia in talks with Malaysia’s YTL on data center deal
Nvidia, known for its graphics processing units (GPUs), is engaged in advanced negotiations with YTL, a diversified Malaysian conglomerate, for a potential data center collaboration. The talks are likely to center around YTL's existing data center complex located in...
Commonwealth carbon tax model law launched to help countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A new model law launched by the Commonwealth Secretariat aims to help countries implement a carbon tax to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The Commonwealth Carbon Tax Model Law, presented at a...