Commonwealth News
Mānuka oil start-up wins trademark dispute against Kardashian-endorsed skincare company
Sep 15, 2023
A skincare company endorsed by one of the Kardashian sisters has lost a trademark dispute against an essential oils start-up company. Rory Hill, a West Coaster, initiated the establishment of Manuka Medic in 2018 after he observed that his sensitive skin improved...
Digital forensics firm Binalyze raises $19M to investigate cyber threats
Sep 14, 2023
In a Series A funding round, Binalyze, a London-based startup specializing in digital forensics and incident response tools, raised $19 million. Molten Ventures led the investment, with participation from Cisco Investments, Citibank Ventures, and Deutsche Bank...
Commonwealth Chamber chairman joins Dhaka Forum to promote trade and investment
Sep 13, 2023
Julia Charlton, Chairman of the Commonwealth Chamber, expresses her delight in attending the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum in Dhaka, Bangladesh. CWEIC (Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council), in partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, hosts...
India Bangladesh sign 3 MoUs during G20 Summit
Sep 13, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Sheikh Hasina, discussed political and security cooperation during their meeting in New Delhi as part of the G20 Summit preparations. They signed three MOUs, with a focus on regional stability in South...
Futurize and AstraZeneca unveil FuturizeU: the first-of-its-kind healthcare incubator across Africa
Sep 12, 2023
Futurize and AstraZeneca have officially announced the launch of Futurize's new pioneering HealthTech incubator program, FuturizeU. The program, co-funded by Bristol Myers Squibb and in collaboration with AstraZeneca through the A.Catalyst Network. FuturizeU is...
AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd song Heart on My Sleeve has been submitted for GRAMMY consideration
Sep 7, 2023
"Heart on My Sleeve," the viral AI track that emulates the voices of Canadian artists Drake and The Weeknd, has officially been submitted to the 2024 GRAMMY Awards. During an interview with Ghostwriter, an anonymous representative for Ghostwriter revealed that the AI...