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The Commonwealth Heritage Forum will award £12.26 million over the next four years to support the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Commonwealth Heritage Skills Training Programme. The Programme will train more than 3,500 young people in heritage skills in countries where there is little existing capacity to address heritage at risk. The Commonwealth Heritage Forum launched the Programme at the Commonwealth Secretariat in May 2022 and received the rare privilege of using Her late Majesty’s name to honour her seventy years of service to the Commonwealth of Nations.

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Thunes, a cross-border payments platform based in Singapore, has secured a fresh infusion of capital in its recent funding round, edging it closer to attaining “unicorn” status—a term used for startups valued at $1 billion or more. Operating in countries such as India and other emerging economies including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Pakistan, where a substantial portion of the population lacks access to traditional banking services, Thunes stands out. Distinguishing itself from popular electronic payment platforms like Airtel Money, PhonePe, and Paytm, Thunes focuses on delivering a business-to-business payment infrastructure that facilitates seamless cross-border transactions for enterprises.

Read the original article here: https://thenewsmill.com/2023/08/following-latest-funding-round-singapore-digital-payment-startup-prepares-to-take-on-india-asia/

Independence Day is a public holiday in Trinidad and Tobago, allowing citizens to come together to celebrate their nation’s sovereignty and progress. The 61st anniversary of Independence will be marked by various celebrations, including parades, cultural performances, and ceremonies that highlight the country’s rich history and cultural diversity.