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Access Bank partners GEPA to promote Women in Business
Access Bank Ghana signs an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to partner with its first edition of the Regional Women Icon Market Project. The project aims to promote local products and women-owned SMEs. These women will be trained and introduced to export space and other emerging market opportunities.
Read the original article here: https://thebftonline.com/2022/11/30/access-bank-partners-gepa-to-promote-women-in-business/
Singapore named top fintech location in Asia; best city globally to launch fintech career: Fluro
UK-based embedded-lending platform, Fluro crowns Singapore as the best fintech location in Asia, followed by Hong Kong and Mumbai. It is also on top for the ones looking for jobs and careers in Fintech. In the global ranking, Singapore and London were among the top five commonwealth places leading the fintech industry globally.
Read the original article here: https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/fintech/singapore-named-top-fintech-location-asia-best-city-globally-launch-fintech-career
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.
Bangladesh’s Mega Projects: Reviving the economy amidst COVID-19
Bangladesh’s economy is showing its potential through these mega projects. Government officials and experts say that if these Mega Projects can be implemented, Bangladesh’s status in the world court will increase.
Access Asia: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Pakistan Offer New Combinations For Regional Supply Chains
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are all near neighbours in South Asia, orbiting around the influence of India. All four share common ties both in terms of their history with the United Kingdom and through more recent ties through membership of the SAARC trade bloc.
How the Commonwealth is championing teamwork and vaccine equity
Dr. Hasan discusses the COVID pandemic and the Commonwealth’s part in the global recovery effort, especially vaccine equity and sharing of technology, via platforms like the ACT Accelerator, CPA, and CHPA.
Webinar on the Isle of Man: The Exemplary Jurisdiction for Asset Management Recording
Our notable speakers provide a compendium of information on the structure of the territory’s legal system, its financial services and the multifaceted process for relocation. They also discuss the factors and governance frameworks that have led to the success of the leading financial jurisdiction as well as the many incentives that make the Isle of Man such a prime destination for relocation, particularly for internationally mobile families.
South/East Asia StartUp Summit 2022
The international conference focussed on tech-enabled entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia and provided a virtual platform to engage youth with different activities and discussing exciting opportunities being created as the region’s ecosystem continues to thrive and grow!
Rwandan MedTech Startup Webinar 2nd November 2022 Recording
Rwandan MedTech Startup Webinar 2nd November 2022 Recording
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report
This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable contributions from David Sheppard, the Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Matthew Goldie-Scot, the Managing Director of the humanitarian strategic consultancy firm Thuso; and, Nina Schoonman, Consultant at Thuso.
The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report
In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic...
New nations on the bloc: Togo and Gabon join the Commonwealth of Nations
On 25 June 2022, during the penultimate day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022 (CHOGM), at the closing session, the nations of Togo and Gabon were officially inducted into the Commonwealth as the 55th and 56th members of the bloc.
Tackling Fundamental Gaps in the Bangladeshi Legal Education System
Dr. Masrur Salekin on the existing gaps in ensuring quality legal education and proper implementation of environmental laws in Bangladesh, as well as the role of Commonwealth in filling those gaps
How to solve the skills gap dilemma among Bangladesh’s youth
In this interview with our correspondent Fatema Antara, Shahariar Sadat discusses whether the current education system of Bangladesh equips students with the necessary skills needed to compete in the local and global job markets.
HM The Queen
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, will be devoted to your service”. A declaration by Her Majesty which without a doubt came true! On 8 September 2022, Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II peacefully passed away at Balmoral...