Roshan Abayasekara

Was seconded by Sri Lankan blue chip conglomerate - John Keells Holdings (JKH) to its fully owned subsidiary - Mackinnon Mackenzie Shipping (MMS) in 1995 as a Junior Executive. MMS, in turn, allocated Roshan to its then principal, P&O Containers regional office for container management in the South Asia region. P&O Containers employed British representatives whom Roshan then understudied. During the ‘90s, Roshan relocated to Dubai, UAE, where Roshan specialised in logistics. More recently, Roshan acquired a Merit award in a postgraduate diploma in Business Administration from the University of Northampton, UK.

PSA Advances Tuas Supply Chain Vision with New Integrated Logistics Hub in Singapore

Singapore’s Tuas expansion is moving beyond conventional container handling as PSA develops a technology-driven supply chain hub designed to...

AI Raises New Questions Over Deep Thinking as Early Learning Evidence Emerges

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Canada Moves to Tighten Fuel-Market Data Rules in Bid to Strengthen Pump Competition

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NZ and U.S. Back Major Port Renewal on Cook Islands’ Penrhyn

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UK Counter-Terror Police Continue RAF Fairford Investigation After 5 Suspects Released

Britain has released 5 men on police bail after their arrest near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, while investigators continue...

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Fonterra’s FY26 results and 2026/27 outlook

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What India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Means for Exporters as FTA Starts October 20

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INEOS Puts Three Hull Chemical Plants on Hold as Energy Costs Undercut European Production

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Adelaide University’s $500m Merger Faces New Financial Pressure as Overseas Enrolments Fall

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Health Canada Warns Clinics Over Counterfeit Soprano Laser Devices

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Qantas Ground Staff Walkouts Put Pay, Job Security and Airport Operations Under Spotlight

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UK Manufacturing Order Books Strengthen to Three-Year High as Factory Activity Shows Signs of Stabilising

Britain’s manufacturing sector has recorded a notable improvement in factory order books, with the latest industry survey pointing to...

Singapore’s August Exports Leap 46.2% as AI Technology Demand Drives Electronics Boom

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Big Brother Watch Seeks Strong Safeguards Over New UK Information Defence Centre

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New Zealand and Australia Push Ahead With Deeper Economic Integration After September CER Talks

New Zealand (NZ) and Australia have moved to deepen their long-standing economic partnership, with trade ministers using their September...

Colombo Transshipment Growth Raises Fresh Concerns as Weather Could Deepen Port Delays

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Markets Reassess Bank of Canada Rate Path as 2026 Hike Bets Rise

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Melbourne Port Trade Surge Signals a Changing Victorian Economy

Victoria’s trading economy is showing renewed momentum, with new figures from the Port of Melbourne pointing to another year...

UK Borrowing Overshoot Adds Pressure Ahead of Healey Budget

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Inflation Emerges as Key Driver of Canada Child Benefit Cost Increase

Canada’s post-pandemic inflation surge has emerged as the main factor behind a sharp increase in federal spending on the...

New Zealand Curriculum Overhaul Faces Tribunal Scrutiny Over Māori Partnership and Education Reform

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UK Trade Shows Mixed July Picture as Exports Rise Alongside Stronger Import Demand

Britain’s trading performance delivered a mixed picture in July, with both exports and imports of goods increasing during the...

Christodoulides Places Maritime Industry at Heart of Cyprus’s Economic Strategy

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Alberta Independence Debate Sharpens as Economic Cost Could Reach CAD 170 Billion

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Why the Bank of England Is Pausing Gilt Sales and Changing Its Quantitative Tightening Strategy

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Canada Urged to Strengthen Safeguards Against Unfair Banking Exclusion Linked to Terror-Financing Concerns

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China’s New Exit Rules Raise Fresh Questions for Canadian Travellers

  China’s latest tightening of its exit and entry rules is prompting renewed scrutiny among Canadians planning holidays, business trips...

Why Are Major Malta Employers Falling Short of the Disability Employment Requirement?

Malta’s efforts to bring more people with disabilities into the workforce are facing renewed scrutiny after a study found...

Bangladesh’s Energy System Under Pressure as Gulf Crisis Disrupts Fuel and LNG Supplies

Rising LNG prices, disrupted shipping routes, and shortages of imported gas are putting fresh pressure on Bangladesh’s power sector,...

Singapore’s Marine-Fuel Market Finds Its Footing as Hormuz Disruption Drags On

Singapore’s marine-fuel market is showing signs of settling into a new operating pattern after months of disruption caused by...

Gulf Shipping Shock Sends Oil Tanker Costs to New Highs

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New Zealand Clears India Trade Pact, Opening a New Chapter for Exporters

New Zealand (NZ) has taken a significant step towards deepening its economic relationship with India after Parliament approved the...

Calgary-Shaw Defeat Sparks Debate Over Vote Splitting and Alberta’s Referendum

The United Conservative Party (UCP)’s unexpected defeat in the Calgary-Shaw by-election has triggered competing explanations about what drove voters...

UK Inflation Moves to 3.1%, Yet Underlying Pressures Give Bank of England Room to Wait

Britain’s annual inflation rate climbed to 3.1% in August 2026, marking a 5-month high and putting renewed attention on...

Why Is the UK Jobs Market Cooling? Payroll Employment and Vacancies Decline

Britain’s employment market entered September with a noticeably softer tone, as official figures pointed to weaker payroll employment, fewer...

UK Economy Surges as AI Boom Offers New Hope for Growth

July expansion beats expectations as technology, services and consumer activity point to a livelier start to the second half...

Jamaica Uses JAPEX 2026 to Strengthen Canadian Tourism Partnership

Jamaica is using the return of its flagship tourism trade event to Ocho Rios to reinforce commercial relationships with...

Malaysia’s Timber Trade Holds Firm as First-Half Shipments Reach RM9.4 Billion

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Canada’s Trade Surplus Narrows Sharply in July as Gold and Energy Exports Fall

Canada’s merchandise trade surplus narrowed sharply in July as weaker gold shipments, softer energy exports and rising imports combined...

New Poll Reveals UK Views on Trade, Youth Mobility and Closer EU Relations

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been urged to reconsider the boundaries of Britain’s post-Brexit relationship with the European Union...

Why Are Australians Spending Less as Interest Rates and Petrol Prices Rise?

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Severe El Niño Impacts on New Zealand’s Freight Networks

New Zealand (NZ) is entering a freight season as a rapidly strengthening El Niño reshapes weather patterns across the...

Lululemon, the latest brand to bet on resale as second-hand clothing becomes big business

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Canada’s challenges that remain with interprovincial trade

Canada is attempting to turn its vast domestic market into a more seamless trading space, yet businesses continue encountering...

Are Electric Cars Finally Taking the Lead in Britain? UK EV Sales Jump 30% in August

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UK Leader Burnham Faces Lawmakers for First Time Since Taking Office

Prime Minister Andy Burnham entered the House of Commons on September 1 for his first parliamentary test since taking...

Trump Reportedly Suggests U.S. Added Conditions at 11th Hour as Canada Hits Back on Tariffs

Trade tensions between the United States & Canada have intensified after President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge that Washington...

Iris Classroom Robot: Can South Africa’s AI Education Ambition Become a National Reality?

South Africa’s Iris classroom robot has become a striking symbol of the country’s ambitions in artificial intelligence, education and...

US Treasury’s Bessent Faces G20 Diplomacy Test Amid Tariffs, Iran War & Bond Turmoil

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent entered the latest G20 finance meetings facing an unusually crowded diplomatic agenda. Trade disputes,...

EAC Steps Up Regional Action on Education as Nairobi Conference Calls for Stronger Cooperation

The East African Community (EAC) has renewed its push for coordinated education reform following a major regional conference in...

GDF NZ Logistics Market Update: August ‘26

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UCC-IEPA, CEGRAD commences free digital skills programme to empower 1,000 women in education

The Institute for Educational Planning & Administration (IEPA), in partnership with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy & Documentation...

Burnham Accuses Russia of Outrageous Threats Against Britain as He Visits Kyiv

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has condemned what he described as “outrageous threats” from Russia, reaffirming Britain’s commitment to...

Frenemies for Canada: Ex-Alberta Premiers Join Hands to Keep Province from Separating

Former Alberta premiers Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley have set aside years of political rivalry to campaign together against...

Why uncertainty’s the new normal for Australia

CommBank Chief Economist Luke Yeaman says that economic shocks are becoming more frequent, although Australian households seem to be...

Andy Burnham Urges UK to Deepen EU Ties as London Prepares for Key 2026 Summit

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham told European Council President Antonio Costa that London should be bolder in pursuing closer...

How Will a $5 Million Restorative Justice Program Help 500 People in Northern Manitoba First Nations Each Year?

Churchill-Keewatinook Aski member of Parliament, Rebecca Chartrand, opined that justice in the north cannot simply be designed in the...

Is the UK Economy Recovering? Services Sector Expansion Reaches Highest Level in Six Months

Britain’s services sector is the engine of its economy. It perked up unexpectedly this month. This improvement is according...

A few Canadian provinces may witness job losses with new U.S. tariffs?

Inside a small children's store in Toronto, owner Jill Rochon has slapped new price tags on some of the...

How Is the 11% Fall in International Students Putting UK Universities at Risk?

Higher education values call on Labour to reverse the tax on fees & warn institutions at risk of ‘going...

IMEA Maersk Market Update – August ‘26

Trade, besides logistics, flows across India, the Middle East and Africa and is being shaped by continued geopolitical uncertainty....

Conservatives ask Carney to release U.S. trade offer details

The Conservatives are calling on the government to release complete details of the proposed U.S. trade offer that Canada...

The next move on India’s trade chessboard

Tariffs dominate global trade discussions. India’s expanding FTA network promises wider market access for Indian pharmaceuticals. However, will preferential...

Cyprus Tourism Recovery: Limassol Hotels Reach 90% August Occupancy as Last-Minute Bookings Boost Summer Season

Limassol hotels have reached around 90% occupancy during August. This matches with last year’s booking levels, as a rise...

Why Mark Carney Asked Provinces to Bring Back U.S. Alcohol as Canada and America Near Trade Agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump said that the United States probably has a deal with Canada on Wednesday, 19 August...

Can AI be used in the videography of 3D animation for social media?

AI’s now moving beyond simple text-to-video generation. AI’s transforming to become a production assistant for 3D animation. It helps...

What Does the Proposed US-Canada Trade Deal Mean for Car Manufacturers and Steel Imports?

A source familiar with the matter said that the U.S., besides Canada, is closing in on a revised trade...

Why Is UK Inflation Rising Again? Energy Bills Push July 2026 Inflation to 2.9% as Iran War Fuels Cost Pressures

A surge in household energy bills pushed British inflation to a 4-month high in July. It aligns with predictions...

India’s goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports increase amid Middle East conflict

India’s merchandise trade deficit (INTRD=ECI) widened more than expected to a 6-month high of USD 31.98 billion in July...

Canada braces for 50% U.S. tariffs, with negotiators still far apart

Canada braces to face a new round of 50% U.S. tariffs this week. Businesses said it may cause job...

Will the Bank of England Hold Interest Rates at 3.75% for the Rest of 2026 Despite Rising Inflation Risks?

The Bank of England (BoE) may leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75% for the rest of the year. This...

What’s driving the Canadian dollar to appreciate against the U.S. dollar?

After weakness was displayed during the 1st half of this year, analysts say that the outlook for the longer...

Cambridge June ’26 results highlight Sri Lankan learners’ focus on university besides career aspirations

Cambridge International Education (Cambridge) has begun releasing the results of its June ’26 exam series to students worldwide. Entries...

Is Global Shipping Entering Another Boom Cycle After Maersk Raises 2026 Earnings Forecast?

Danish shipping group Maersk (MAERSKB.CO) on Thursday, 13 August '26, raised its full-year earnings guidance for the second time...

UK Economy Shows First Major Signs of AI Boom Impact as Tech Sector Fuels Growth

Britain’s economy’s reflecting the clearest signs yet that it’s benefitting from the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom. Data on...

Canada Inflation Climbs to 3% in July 2026 as Oil and Travel Costs Push Prices Higher

Inflation reaccelerated in July ’26 after another volatile month for global energy prices. However, economists argue that the latest...

Digital Transformation & Branchless Banking

The Commonwealth Digital Financiers Network (CDFN), in collaboration with GBSB Global Business School, Spain, conducted a 90-minute webinar that...

Can India’s New Trade Pact With SACU Strengthen Its Access to Africa’s Growing Markets?

India & the 5-member Southern African Customs Union (SACU) signed Terms of Reference (ToR) on Wednesday, 12 August '26,...

AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Deal Moves Forward as Albanese Secures Trump Backing Despite Tariff Tensions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, 14 August '26, that the AUKUS defence pact remained full steam...

Canada Inflation Set to Rise as U.S. Tariff Deadline Puts Trade Deal Talks Under Pressure Week commending Monday, 17 August ‘26

Canada’s Consumer Price Index for July on Monday, 17 August, is expected to reflect a tick higher in headline...

New UK cost of living crisis looms with soaring energy bills predicted to lift inflation

The latest reading is expected on Wednesday, 19 August ’26, likely to frame the scale of the challenge for...

Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Hit Roadblock as Ottawa Pushes Back Against New Tariff Offer

Canadians, besides American negotiators, have been exchanging a number of offers in recent weeks. As the clock ticks towards U.S....

UK economy benefits from Gulf ceasefire, World Cup & sunshine

Official data reflected on Thursday, 13 August '26, that Britain’s economy unexpectedly grew in June ’26 as enterprises enjoyed...

Massive 1991 Mars Bar Found in UK Home Goes Viral as Consumers Debate Shrinkflation

A British woman’s discovery of an enormous, decades-old Mars bar has become an internet phenomenon. It has prompted a...

Four Ugandan Boxers Disappear in UK After Commonwealth Games 2026, Raising Asylum Questions

The team manager has no idea why they disappeared. One of the Commonwealth Games athletes had said that they...

Canadian & Caribbean tourism leaders meet to build a more resilient future

Tourism leaders from Canada as well as the Caribbean gathered at George Brown Polytechnic (GBP). It was to explore...

Tiny Malta, Big Screen Impact: The Mediterranean Island Drawing Major Film and TV Productions

The EU's smallest island nation has played ancient Rome, the Land of Spells, beside the Bay of Pentos. It...

Canada and U.S. Hold Trade Talks as Ottawa Seeks Deal to Prevent New Tariff Escalation

A source familiar with the talks said on Friday, 7 August '26, that Canada & the U.S. are discussing...

Malta’s performance at Commonwealth Games ‘26

Wednesday, 29 July ’26 proved a quieter day for Team Malta in Glasgow. This was with competition across Athletics...

Jamaica Tourism Gets Major Boost with Expanded Canada Flights and 400,000 Winter Season Seats

Jamaica’s second-largest source market may be on the verge of further growth. This is with approximately 400,000 seats that...

J.K. Rowling Offers Legal Funding for NHS Women Challenging Transgender Access to Female-Only Spaces

K. Rowling has offered to fund female NHS patients & staff who take legal action over biological...

Portsmouth International Port Launches UK’s First Multi-Berth Shore Power System to Cut Ship Emissions

In a significant advancement for the UK maritime industry, ferries and cruise ships are now connecting to the shore...

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Trigger Surge in U.S. Crude Demand as Empty Supertankers Head to American Ports

U.S. imports of Middle Eastern crude oil are set to hit about 600,000 barrels each day during August ’26....

Canadian Dollar Outlook Improves as Economic Growth Narrows Gap With U.S. Performance

A Reuters poll reflected that the Canadian dollar may enter a holding pattern in coming months before notching moderate...

British Factories See Strongest Growth in Almost Two Years as Supply Chain Pressures Ease

Polls find that factories are in an upbeat mood despite fears over the economic impact of the U.S. war...

UK Free Speech Concerns Grow After Animal Rights Campaigner Rejects Police Conditions

The visit by the British police to the animal rights activist has caused concern online. This time, two officers...

Canada-U.S. trade down almost CAD 2B in 2 years

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What’s the single largest household bill draining Canadians’ bank accounts?

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Sterling Weakens as Traders Lower UK Rate Hike Expectations After Bank of England Holds Rates

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