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CWEIC congratulates Strategic Partner Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) on winning the ‘Highly Commended – Africa’ category at the FDI ‘Global Free Zones of the Year 2021’. The FDI award recognizes LFZ’s initiatives on attracting investment, infrastructure development, Covid-19 response and sustainability. LFZ is a special economic zone integrated with the first deep-sea port in Nigeria,… Continue reading Lagos Free Zone wins the ‘Highly Commended – Africa’ category at the FDI Global Free Zones of the Year 2021

CWEIC Congratulates Cameron Dick on his appointment as Minister for Trade and Investment for Queensland. The Government of Queensland have been long-standing Strategic Partners of CWEIC, and the outward-looking trade-oriented state has world-leading expertise in a range of sectors including minerals, agriculture, green hydrogen and manufactured goods. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will… Continue reading CWEIC Congratulates Cameron Dick on his appointment as Minister for Trade and Investment for Queensland

We are excited to announce that Southampton has been selected as one of the eight successful locations chosen to move to the next stage to become UK City of Culture 2025. Southampton 2025 Bid Director, Claire Whitaker OBE said: “We are delighted with the news today that Southampton has been chosen to go through to… Continue reading Southampton named as UK City of Culture 2025 finalist

This week, CWEIC Strategic Partner Royal Mail has started a trial of scheduled, autonomous flights for two weeks between Kirkwall and North Ronaldsay (both in the Orkney Islands) with Windracers Ltd to help better connect remote island communities. In doing so, Royal Mail is taking the first steps towards the Company’s goal of developing permanent,… Continue reading Countdown to COP – Royal Mail trials delivering 100% of remote community’s mail by lower emission drone

CWEIC Global Advisory Council Member Nana Adjoa Hackman has written an op-ed titled “The AfCFTA and beyond” featured in the Africa Briefing. The article outlines how the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) can transform Africa’s economic transformation, reform social institutions and strengthen the rule of law, as well as how the private sector can play… Continue reading Op-ed: “The AfCFTA and beyond” by Africa Legal Associates co-founder Nana Adjoa Hackman

29 SEPTEMBER 2021 – George Town, Grand Cayman  The Hon. Minister for Investment, Innovation and Social Development André Ebanks today announced that the Cayman Islands Government has committed to join global efforts to combat the increasing threat of global warming, as highlighted in the most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. “The… Continue reading The Cayman Islands Promotes Global Action Against Climate Change with the Establishment of the Commonwealth Climate Growth Fund (Cayman) LP

CWEIC is delighted to be partnering with Brennan & Partners on the next edition of their “In Conversation with Brennan & Partners” on the topic of “Doing Business in Latin America”. The session will take place virtually at 14:00 U.K. time on Monday 18th October. Confirmed speakers include: – Lord Marland (Chairman, CWEIC). – Dr.… Continue reading Doing Business in Latin America – In Partnership with Brennan & Partners

Last week, CWEIC was pleased to have the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit opened by the Rt Hon. Liz Truss, Secretary of State for International Trade, who has since been appointed Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the United Kingdom. The Secretary of State highlighted the value of Commonwealth trade as… Continue reading Commonwealth Trade and Investment Summit opened by The Rt Hon. Liz Truss

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak today hailed London’s bounce back from the pandemic as new figures show the capital is ahead of rival European tech hubs. London has attracted more venture capital investment to its startups than anywhere else in Europe. The City also boasts more tech unicorns, defined as firms valued at more than $1bn… Continue reading UK Chancellor hails London tech success as capital beats European competitors

CWEIC was delighted to host our Focus on India virtual roundtable discussion hosted in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). The roundtable was hosted alongside CII’s CEOs delegation visit and brought together some of the most prominent Indian CEOs along with their Commonwealth counterparts including LuLu Group International, State Bank of India, TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Bharti… Continue reading CWEIC Hosts Focus on India virtual roundtable with the Confederation of Indian Industry