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.

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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
  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?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Oil transportation expenses have surged to unprecedented levels as attacks involving Iranian and U.S. forces have intensified risks. This...

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

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New Zealand (NZ) has taken a significant step towards deepening its economic relationship with India after Parliament approved the...
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Calgary-Shaw Defeat Sparks Debate Over Vote Splitting and Alberta’s Referendum

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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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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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Malaysia’s timber industry has managed to sustain a substantial presence in international trade. It recorded exports valued at approximately...

Tauranga’s Next Freight Expansion Clears Regulatory Hurdle as Stella Passage Wins Fast-Track Approval

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
New Zealand (NZ)’s largest port is moving towards a major capacity upgrade after the Stella Passage project received approval...

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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Australian households are tightening their wallets as higher borrowing costs & expensive petrol reshape spending. Recent national accounts show...

Severe El Niño Impacts on New Zealand’s Freight Networks

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Lululemon is leaning further into resale as shoppers increasingly embrace pre-owned fashion, turning 2nd-hand clothing from a niche bargain...

Canada’s challenges that remain with interprovincial trade

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s electric-car market delivered a striking August performance, with battery-electric registrations climbing roughly 30% year-on-year. The latest figures indicate...

UK Leader Burnham Faces Lawmakers for First Time Since Taking Office

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
August 2026 has brought a more challenging operating environment for New Zealand (NZ)’s logistics sector. This is with international...

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

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

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

IMEA Maersk Market Update – August ‘26

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

Technology Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
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

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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?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Inflation reaccelerated in July ’26 after another volatile month for global energy prices. However, economists argue that the latest...

Digital Transformation & Branchless Banking

CUDFN Roshan Abayasekara -
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?

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

New Zealand targets outcomes as international education demand accelerates

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
Victoria University of Wellington

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

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
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 and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

CU Sports Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

CU Sports Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The value of Canada’s trade with the U.S. declined by almost CAD 2 (USD 1.42) billion between the 1st...

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

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The affordability crisis besides overall inflation continues to impact Canadians across the country. A new national survey from Narrative...

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

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s borrowing costs fell & the sterling pound dipped on Thursday, 30 July '26, as traders nudged down their...

Australian Investors Warned of Market Swings as Companies Reveal Profits Amid Economic Uncertainty

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
Hundreds of Australian enterprises will report their financial results over the coming weeks. On average, analysts forecast 12% growth in...

Mustafa Chike-Obi: Eko Atlantic may surpass Dangote refinery’s contribution to Nigeria’s GDP

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Former chairman of Fidelity Bank, Mustafa Chike-Obi, implied that the Eko Atlantic City may eventually contribute more to Nigeria’s...

Why Is the UK Seeking Extradition of a Man Accused of Spying for Iran at a British Base in Cyprus?

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK has asked Cyprus to extradite a dual British-Azerbaijani national suspected of spying on a British air base...

Is Canada Heading Out of an Economic Slump? Early Q2 2026 Data Shows Signs of Recovery

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
According to economists parsing the latest gross domestic product (GDP) figures, early signs of an economic rebound in the...

What Does BUA Group’s Port Harcourt Upgrade Mean for Nigeria’s Manufacturing Future?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
BUA Group is a Nigerian conglomerate headed by Africa’s third-richest billionaire, Abdul Samad Rabiu. The conglomerate is investing USD...

Canadian NATO intern arrested on suspicions of espionage in Belgium

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Belgium’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office indicated that it had launched an espionage investigation after NATO’s security services tipped off Belgium’s...

Britain Responds to Ceuta Migration Crisis After 72 Deaths in Record Spain-Morocco Border Crossing

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The death toll from a mass rush of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last week...

Why Trump’s Latest Tariffs Are Facing Opposition From Australia, Japan, China and Other Trade Partners

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump’s latest set of tariffs drew immediate objections from America’s trading partners. They...

Canada Opens Gordie Howe International Bridge Without U.S. Officials as Trump Reacts to Ceremony Snub

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Official in Windsor, Ontario, celebrated next week’s intended opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. It was at a...

Burnham to ask British schools to adapt teaching to local business needs

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
The PM wants curriculums for students aged 14 & above to be more responsive to the local job market. Andy...

UK Global Trade Expansion: New Agreements Boost Market Access, Cut Tariffs and Strengthen Supply Chains

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
The UK’s trade agenda continues to gather momentum. It’s creating new opportunities for businesses trading globally. This is whilst...

U.S. Senator Warns Trump’s Canada Trade War Is Hurting Tourism as Tariff Threats Escalate

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Several U.S. senators grilled trade czar Jamieson Greer on tariffs. The meeting was on Wednesday, 22 July ’26, after...

Cyprus Becomes a Model for Europe as Climate Change Intensifies Water Shortages

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Water scarcity currently affects around a third of the EU's population annually. Cyprus has invested more than 2 decades...

RBC Wrongful Dismissal Case: Ontario Judge Awards CAD 2.6 million to Former Top-Ranked Financial Planner

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
The judge cites manufactured violations, a flawed investigation, and regulatory reports that damaged the career of a top-ranked employee. The...

Can Andy Burnham Deliver His Bold Promises? New Prime Minister Starts with Ambitious First-Day Plans

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, entered 10 Downing Street on Monday, 20 July ’26. He made a few...

Lake Malawi to Receive 4 New Vessels Under China-Backed Transport Deal

Logistics Roshan Abayasekara -
Malawi has taken a significant step toward modernising its inland water transport network. This was after signing a memorandum...

Canada–U.S. Trade Tensions Rise as Trump’s Latest Tariffs Threaten USD 19.88 Billion in Exports

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Some analysts argued on Tuesday, 21 July '26, that U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest escalation of his tariff campaign...

Maltese trial exposes web of power, fear & silence around Daphne Galizia’s murder

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
8 years after Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated by a car bomb outside her Bidnija home, the jury of...

Will NZ’s First AI Data Centre Bring Economic Benefits or Create Environmental Challenges?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The planned NZD 3.5 (USD 2.03) billion data centre in the South Island's Makarewa has raised concerns about energy,...

Trump’s New 50% Canada Tariffs: What the U.S. Trade Move Means for Canadian Exports and Businesses

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
The United States (U.S.) president, Donald Trump, is imposing a new 50% tariff on some Canadian goods. The new...

UN Cyprus Envoy Explores New Settlement Framework Based on Two Constituent States, Report Says

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s Independent newspaper said on Monday, 13 July ’26, that the UN Secretary-General's personal envoy on Cyprus, María Ángela...

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Full List of Sports, Participating Countries and Record-Breaking Nations

CU Sports Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth Games are a major international multi-sport event held every four years. It involves countries that are a...

UK Trade Strategy Expands Beyond Europe as New Deals Boost Export Opportunities for British Companies

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Britain’s trade agenda continues to gather momentum. It creates new opportunities for businesses trading internationally. This transformation is happening...

Canada Inflation Slows to 2.8% in June as Lower Gas Prices Ease Price Pressures and Boost Rate Cut Hopes

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Lower gas prices were the major force pulling the headline inflation rate down in June ’26. Economists weighing in...

Crunch time for Australian school education

Education Roshan Abayasekara -
The current system of funding for both public and private schools in Australia has been in place for more...

Brussels Denies UK Greater Say Over EU Rules Despite Efforts to Repair Post-Brexit Ties

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
Brussels has turned down a British request to participate in decision-making in the EU. This further delays a deal...

Brookfield & CPP Investments Strike USD5.2 Billion Deal for LXP Industrial Trust, Signaling Continued Confidence in Global Logistics Real Estate

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Brookfield Asset Management, besides CPP Investments, has agreed to acquire LXP Industrial Trust in an all-cash transaction valued at...

Kazakhstan Plans Central Asia’s AI Hub With Chinese Investment in Data Centres, Cloud Computing and Smart Cities

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Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev invited Chinese technology enterprises to expand their presence in Kazakhstan. This was during a roundtable...

U.S.-Canada Tensions Rise as US Links Canadian Wildfire Smoke to New Tariff Threats

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
U.S. President Donald Trump says that the cost of pollution from wildfire smoke drifting south of the border must...

US-Canada Trade Dispute Continues as Washington Downplays Ottawa’s Concessions on Digital Tax and Media Rules

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
A United States (U.S.) top trade official disclosed that the Trump administration isn’t inclined to give Canada credit for...

Andy Burnham Takes Over as Britain’s Prime Minister, Promising Action on Living Costs, Industry and Social Care

Lead_Story Roshan Abayasekara -
Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester and the new leader of the Labour Party, became Britain’s 7th...