Commonwealth News
Barbados Independence Day
On this day the Parliament and other office buildings sparkle with lights throughout Bridgetown. Ceremonial parades and various other events, competitions are organised and celebrated throughout November.
UK and Singapore deepen collaboration in FinTech and strengthen financial cooperation
UK and Singapore renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen ties and minimise barriers to fintech trade at the 7th Financial Dialogue held in Singapore. They further discussed mutually prioritising new investment opportunities and boosting...
Australian Open launches startup programme offering Grand Slam exposure
Tennis Australia unveils the launch of a new accelerator programme AO StartUps, at the 2023 Australian Open. It is an initiative to promote emerging tech companies and give them valuable brand exposure in the sporting world. The closing date for applications is by...
Applications are now open for the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Challenge 2022
To strengthen its blockchain ecosystem, Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme (SBIP) announces the launch of a Hackfest called the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Challenge 2022. Open to all the local students, professionals, and enterprises this year’s fest will...
Singapore serves lab-grown meat to world leaders at COP27 climate conference
At COP27, the government of Singapore hosts a dinner co-organised with The Good Food Institute APAC and cell-based meat company Good Meat. In order to promote and support climate actions, the event served and promoted sustainable lab-grown meat to the climate leaders....
Seychelles awarded as the world’s most romantic destination 2022
Seychelles wins the title of the world’s most romantic destination at the grand final celebrations of the 29th edition of the World Travel Awards. This island republic in the western Indian Ocean has won the title for the third consecutive year surpassing other...