Aug 5, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Malaysia has secured a reduced US tariff rate of 19% through substantial trade agreements valued at over US$240 billion, as announced by Trade Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz in Parliament. The comprehensive package includes US$150 billion in semiconductor and technology...
Aug 4, 2025 | Commonwealth News
The Commonwealth Secretariat has concluded a series of consultations with its 97 accredited organisations and Board of Governors to shape its strategic priorities for 2025-2030. Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey outlined her vision for the next five...
Aug 1, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Singapore-based Alpha Ladder Group (ALG) has received patent protection for its innovative CNT Carbon Stablecoin framework, developed by its AI subsidiary MVGX Tech. This blockchain system converts verified decarbonization activities into programmable carbon-backed...
Jul 31, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is scheduled to visit New Zealand this week, marking his first official visit as head of government. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional cooperation ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum...
Jul 30, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Altera Biosciences, Africa’s first dedicated cell and gene therapy biotech company, has secured R29 million in pre-seed funding from venture capital firms OneBio Venture Studio and E Squared Investments. Co-founded by entrepreneur Alexandra Miszewski and...
Jul 29, 2025 | Commonwealth News
A new mascot for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games has been unveiled: Finnie, a unicorn named after the city’s iconic Finnieston Crane. Created with input from 76 children across 24 Glasgow schools, Finnie incorporates numerous local cultural references. Her...
Jul 28, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Nauru is positioning itself to become the cryptocurrency hub of the Pacific, with Australian finance director Brian Phelps leading the charge as CEO of the newly established Command Ridge Virtual Asset Authority (CRVAA). As the first nation in Oceania to regulate...
Jul 23, 2025 | Commonwealth News
Zambia announced plans for a major crude oil refinery in Ndola, a $1.1 billion project aimed at achieving energy independence for the landlocked nation. The Copperbelt province facility will process 60,000 barrels daily, sufficient to meet Zambia’s domestic fuel...
Jul 22, 2025 | Commonwealth News
AfriLabs and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) announced a landmark partnership aimed at bridging Africa’s digital divide and fostering technological innovation across the continent. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) connects ATU’s 52 member...
Jul 21, 2025 | Commonwealth News
US President Donald Trump has signed the GENIUS Act, the first major federal law regulating cryptocurrency in the United States, signalling a significant shift in national policy and reinforcing his administration’s support for the digital currency sector. The...
