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After months of trepidation, Sri Lanka gets the much-awaited IMF Bailout

Colombo Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_The much-awaited and anticipated bailout package of USD 3 billion for the economically beleaguered island nation of Sri Lanka was...

Official Sri Lanka Launch of the Commonwealth Union Media Portal .

The official Sri Lankan launch of the Commonwealth Union news media portal was held on the 22nd of March at the Kingsbury Hotel in...

Pakistan unveils PM Youth Development Programs

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_According to the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, the government will launch around fifteen major Prime Minister's Youth Development Initiatives...

Top affordable electric cars in India

India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Indian automobile market is witnessing a gradual increase in the popularity of electric cars. Though the Indian EV industry is...

Brunei MSME Festival opens with over 200 exhibitors

Brunei (Commonwealth Union)_ After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Darussalam Enterprise's (DARe) Brunei MSME Festival is back again for its second edition...

Swiss luxury chocolate brand is to be in  India

India (Commonwealth Union)_ DS Group or Dharampal Satyapal Group, a top FMCG conglomerate, has partnered with luxury Swiss chocolate brand Laderach to launch its...

Singapore Armed Forces’ first regimental sergeant major passes away at 90

Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ The true son of Singapore, Captain (Ret) Shamsudin Shadan, the first regimental sergeant major (RSM) of the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF),...

India opposes same-sex marriage: court filing

India (Commonwealth Union)_ This case is being closely watched by people across the country and beyond, as it has the potential to significantly alter...

Bangladesh’s ride-sharing sector expected to reach $1 billion

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ During a seminar held at the BIISS auditorium, analysts predicted that the ride-sharing market in Bangladesh is expected to reach a...

Pakistani Hindu girls are kidnapped and forcibly converted to Islam

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ For years, the abduction and forced conversion of young Hindu girls in Pakistan has been a grave issue, persisting despite protests...

Michelle Yeoh – First Asian woman to make history at the Oscars

Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ Michelle Yeoh, an acclaimed Malaysian actress made history at the 95th Academy Awards held on the 12th of March 2023, as...

Healing wounded souls

In an exclusive interview with the Commonwealthunion, Dr. Gamini Goonatilleke, a Sri Lankan Senior Consultant Surgeon spells out his once-in-a-life time experiences against the...

Brunei and Australia ink Financial Intelligence MoU

Brunei (Commonwealth Union)_ According to the statement from BDCB, the Brunei Darussalam Central Bank's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU, BDCB) and the Australian Transaction Reports...

Australian PM Albanese and PM Modi watch India-Australia test cricket

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is on a four-day official visit to India from March 8 to March 11. It is...

India-Sri Lanka Foundation in Bentota

The 38th session of the Board of Directors of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation (ISLF) was held recently in Bentota. The session was Co-Chaired by...

Maldives and Seychelles aim to improve bilateral ties!

Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ The Presidents of the Republic of Seychelles Mr Wavel Ramkalawan and the Republic of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih recently met on...

A woman who holds multiple “first” titles!

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Begum Ra'ana Liaquat Ali Khan, who was born in 1905 and passed away in 1990, lived a distinguished, dignified, and honorable...

Amazon India partners with Womennovator incubator to support 200 women entrepreneurs

India (Commonwealth Union)_ In view of International Women’s Day 2023, Amazon India announced that it has partnered with Womennovator, which is a unique program...

Government launches initiative to train 25,000 smart women entrepreneurs: Speaker

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Smart women entrepreneurs are a driving force behind today's global economy, shaping the business landscape and challenging traditional gender roles in...

Sri Lanka a Top 10 Most Instagrammable Location in the world

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Big 7 Travel, a digital platform that creates traveler-friendly guides, recommendations, and inspiration for the world’s most beautiful locations, has...

Celebrating the first women of Singapore!

Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ In commemoration of this year’s International Women's Day, we are highlighting the significant events and courageous trailblazers who shattered barriers and...

Pakistan suicide attack kills ten policemen

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_According to authorities, a suicide bomber on a motorbike collided with a police truck in Pakistan's southwest region, which killed at least...

India and Sri Lanka hold 7th Annual Defence Dialogue

           The 7th Annual Defence Dialogue (ADD) between India and Sri Lanka was held in New Delhi from 23-25 February 2023.  Defence Secretary, Gen...

Indian pilgrims participate at Annual St. Anthony’s Festival

Close to 2500 Indian pilgrims, comprising mainly fishermen and clergy, participated in the annual St. Anthony’s Festival in Kachchateevu held on 3rd and 4th...

Indian education fair opens in Colombo

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ The 'Study in India Expo' will commence on March 4 in Colombo city at Kingsbury, gathering a large number of...

Indian Rupee (INR) conquers the world !

India's rise as a global economic power is evident from the growing number of countries willing to trade in Indian Rupee (INR) and the...

Singapore inaugurates a $125 million coastal research initiative

Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Koh Poh Koon, senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment, announced the launch of a research initiative with a...

IFC expresses confidence in Sri Lanka, assists with funding of USD 400 Mn for essential services

Colombo Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_The International Finance Corporation (IFC) reiterated its commitment in continuing support for Sri Lanka to emerge from the economic crisis...

Brace for a highest-ever recorded heatwave in India in 122 years!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Heat waves are increasingly becoming a frequent occurrence due to climate change, leading to significant impacts on various sectors, including agriculture....

Training is the strongest and most enduring pillar of bilateral Defence cooperation -Indian Deputy High Commissioner

Deputy High Commissioner Vinod K Jacob addressed the Indian Navy-trained Sri Lanka Defence Forces personnel on board Indian Naval Ship Sukanya in Colombo on...

Pakistan commits to strengthen commercial ties with the United States

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ According to the country's ambassador to the United States, Pakistan has pledged to strengthen its commercial ties with the United States...

‘Compelling and deeply engaging’ webinar hosted by the Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) on lessons drawn from the Sri Lanka’s debt crisis

The international research firm Research Intelligence Unite (RIUNIT) considered it really very important to broaden the debate and evolve beyond the ‘same old’ regurgitation...

Good news for Singapore coffee lovers!

Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Coffee is more than just a beverage, it's a culture, a way of life, and a daily ritual for millions of...

Siyam World introduces the world’s first ever underwater jet pack in the Maldives!

Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ Siyam World, a premier island resort in the Maldives, has introduced the first underwater jet pack in the world in partnership...

Where will India be in 2030

Asia India (Commonwealth Union) – India has been rapidly advancing in recent times, and has officially overtaken China to become the country with the...

No more business class flights or 5-star hotel stays abroad for Pakistani ministers!

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Pakistani ministers may no longer travel business class or get five-star hotel accommodations overseas during their official visits. Additionally, the government...

There’s wealth in waste for Odisha village women!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Waste to wealth has become increasingly important in recent years as the world grapples with environmental challenges such as climate change,...

Biometric visa application made compulsory for 2023 Hajj pilgrims

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ According to reports, the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony had an important discussion on the usage of the 'Saudi...

Bangladesh Readymade Garment (RMG) Industry now has global lead in green practices

By Savithri Rodrigo Dhaka Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_The world’s second largest apparel exporter is ambitious; in 2022 it set for itself a target of gaining 10...

Pakistan’s inflation up 41.5% as government increases gas tariffs

By Savithri Rodrigo Karachi Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_Echoing paradigms all too common in South Asia with Sri Lanka also battling high inflation and heavy increases in...

Sri Lanka nods to Adani Group’s $442 million wind power project

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Cash-strapped Sri Lanka approved a $442 million wind power project of the Adani group on Thursday, marking the country's first...

Sri Lanka’s fundamentals are strong – CG Corp Global and CG Hospitality MD/CEO Rahul Chaudhary

By Savithri Rodrigo Colombo Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_It was in 2001, in the thick of Sri Lanka’s debilitating thirty year war that Nepal’s first and...

The EU-funded international project aims to eliminate marine plastic pollution

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ The European Union-funded project named PROMISE led by India involves thirty nations in the mission. It attempts to minimize marine...

Pakistan is capable of becoming an emerging economy- Bilawal

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, expressed confidence that Pakistan has the potential to become a rising economy and...

Overseas Indian students face trouble finding jobs!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ While studying abroad can be a great experience, it may not necessarily guarantee a job back home. Students who have studied...