Business & Trade

More Than 15 Million People Face Acute Food Insecurity in Bangladesh

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
In Bangladesh more than 15 million people are currently facing acute levels of food insecurity. According to a new...

When the Hammer Falls Silent: Australia’s House-Auction Culture Enters Uncertain Territory

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
SYDNEY — August 10, 2026—While the weekends have become synonymous with house selling in Australia, it is through the...
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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....

Hunger Crisis Deepens as 13 Global Hotspots Face Rising Food Insecurity

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
While the food security situation is deteriorating in almost all countries day by day, in some of the most...

From Red Carpets to Real Estate Empires: How Australia’s Biggest Stars Are Quietly Building Property Fortunes

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
August 2026 — Across Australia, the entertainment industry's behind-the-scenes glamour is accompanied by a quieter pursuit of wealth through...

Nigeria’s Moove Becomes Africa’s Newest Tech Unicorn After Reaching $2.1 Billion Valuation in Series C Funding

Business & Trade Asanga Divulweva -
Last year, reports reflected that Moove, a vehicle financing startup serving Nigerian drivers & led by British-Nigerian entrepreneur Ladi...

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...

Asia Square Tower 2’s $1.9 Billion Sale Signals a New Era for Singapore’s Commercial Real Estate

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
The landmark sale of Asia Square Tower 2 in the second quarter of 2026 feels like another defining moment...

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...

Hong Kong’s Pain, Singapore’s Gain: How a Market Downturn Created a Billion-Dollar Opportunity

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
Singapore-based investors have shown up as the biggest non-local buyers of commercial property in Hong Kong, which is a...

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...

Uganda Sends Emergency Food Aid as Drought Deepens Hunger Crisis

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Emergency food supplies have been distributed by Uganda in the eastern part of the Karamoja region, as it was...

From Yorkers to Luxury Living: Why Lasith Malinga’s Latest Move Is Turning Heads

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
Colombo, July 27, 2026 — In a combination of popularity and marketing strategy, Odiliya Homes & Residencies has named...

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,...

Africa Continues to Face Complex Challenges in Securing Food for All Despite Improvement in Food Security

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Global hunger has declined for the third consecutive year, despite changing weather patterns and market conditions. This fact offers...

UN Warns Hunger Crisis Could Worsen Despite Signs of Global Improvement

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Even though there is, the United Nations has released a new food security report, despite these factors continuing to...

Why Botswana Is Blocking Fresh Produce Imports During Harvest—and Why Farmers Say It Must Continue

Food Security Asanga Divulweva -
With the eastern part of the African continent entering the peak season for the harvest of local crops, the...

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

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
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

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

FOMO Is Fading: How Australia’s Housing Market Went from a Buying Frenzy to a Waiting Game

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
Australia’s housing system has stopped moving to the beat of panic buying as it used to. Investors rushing to...

China Accelerates Government Infrastructure Spending Plan as Economic Growth Faces Pressure

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Economists and one government adviser predicted that China may stabilise its economic growth during this year. This is by...

SpaceX’s Historic IPO Changed Space Investing Forever — But Can It Meet Investor Expectations?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
In June ’26, the global space industry entered a historic new chapter. This was when SpaceX executed what became...

Nigeria’s US$500 Million Agriculture Fund Aims to Strengthen Food Systems and Rural Livelihoods

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
A US$500 investment fund meant for agriculture has Nigeria has established a US$500 million investment fund for agriculture. by...

Super El Niño Could Trigger Global Food Price Shock Lasting Until 2028, Economists Warn

Food Security Roshan Abayasekara -
Weather cycles threaten harvests worldwide. This would add to inflation already fuelled by the Iran war. Economists are warning that...

Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Market Size to Reach USD 117.13 Billion by ‘35

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The global Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) market was valued at USD 36.90 billion a year ago in ’25....

Why Biotechnology Could Be the Next Major Investment Opportunity as Pharma M&A Accelerates

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Biotechnology enterprises are coming out of a previous sector's depressed performance period. Why has the tide changed, and is...

Could Growing More Broccoli on the East Coast Cut Costs and Drought Risks?

Food Security Senuri Vithanage -
A new study says East Coast broccoli farms can help the country. They can lower costs and they can...

Gulf Tensions Raise Fresh Fears Over Global Food Security and Fertilizer Supplies

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The vulnerability of the global food systems The escalating tensions in the Gulf have exposed the vulnerability of global...

One Adelaide Development Could Rewrite the Rules of Renting

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
South Australia is set to transform the future of living in cities. The State is going to unveil the...

Global Study Reveals Teens Are Skipping Healthy Plant-Based Diets—Here’s Why It Matters

Food Security Senuri Vithanage -
Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes are beneficial for everyone. They matter even more for kids as they...

African Energy Week 2026 Highlights Nigeria’s AI Infrastructure Drive

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
At African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, the growing ambitions of Nigeria to become a leading hub for artificial intelligence...

El Niño Threatens Asia’s Harvests as Heat and Drought Intensify

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Farmers throughout Asia have been facing increased uncertainties due to rising temperatures and dry weather linked to the developing...

Northern Nigeria Faces Worst Hunger Crisis in Nearly a Decade

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Millions of people in northern Nigeria currently face struggles that some can't even comprehend. The primary struggle they face...

Can the AI Boom Protect Global Manufacturing from War and Inflation Pressures?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Eurozone manufacturing output closed out its best quarter since early ’22 last month. This was as U.S. factory activity...

From Seoul to Singapore: PieCo’s Bold Plan to Turn Korean Real Estate into a Global Investment Asset

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
As of July 6, 2026, PieCo—the residential real estate (STO) tokenized platform—has initiated their largest project to date by...

World Bank Approves $1.1 Billion Emergency Funding for Bangladesh

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The World Bank approved an emergency financing package worth US $1.1 billion to help safeguard Bangladesh’s food security and...

India-UK CETA 2026: Transformative Deal to Drive Trade Growth, Research Ties & Skilled Mobility

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The upcoming implementation of the landmark India-United Kingdom trade agreement on Tuesday, 15 July '26, is being hailed as...

Is the U.S.–India Bilateral Trade Pact Finally Near Completion After Years of Negotiations?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
India and the United States (U.S.) are making remarkable progress toward finalising the initial tranche of a long-awaited bilateral...

The Tea in Kombucha Does More Than You Think

Food Security Senuri Vithanage -
Kombucha has become one of the most popular fermented drinks recently. People around the world enjoy it for its...

Kenya nears U.S. critical minerals deal

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Kenya is close to signing a critical minerals agreement with the United States that would allow rare earth elements...

UK’s Monthly Economic Review – June ‘26

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
GDP data reflects a strong start to the year for the British economy. However, the Middle East conflict is...

Colombo’s Luxury Property Market Evolves with MON VIE: Sky Deck and Floating Restaurant at the Centre of Design

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
Construction on the ultra-luxury condominiums called MON VIE at Trade Winds in Thalakotuwa Gardens, Colombo 05, is presently at...

Why the UK-India Trade Deal Was Delayed and What Changed Ahead of Its July 2026 Start

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
A free trade deal between Britain & India may come into force next month. This is after India said...

Alcohol Tricks Your Body Into Wanting More Junk Food, New Study Suggests

Food Security Senuri Vithanage -
A new study suggests that drinking alcohol may encourage people to eat more unhealthy foods. Researchers believe this happens...

From Tesla to SpaceX: How Elon Musk Became the First Trillionaire in History

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Only a few business leaders have been as deeply embedded in popular culture as Elon Musk. Musk can be...

Singapore at a Crossroads: Three Economic Warning Signs That Could Reshape the Nation’s Future

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
The Monday market update for Singapore is not a simple summary but an indication of how strained Singapore’s economy...

Scientists Turn Bread Waste and Grass into High-Protein Food with Better Taste and Aroma

Food Security Senuri Vithanage -
Scientists have found a new way to improve the smell of alternative protein foods made from food waste and...

Could Australia Enter a Recession? Economists Say Economic Downturn Is Already Underway

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Australia’s economic slowdown is just commencing, warn economists. This is as interest rates surge while cost-of-living pressures weigh on...

The Hidden Problem in India’s Housing Market—and the Startup Investors Are Backing to Solve It

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
The Bengaluru-based real estate consultant Propsoch has recently hit an important milestone: it's now officially closed a USD 2...

South Africa Unlocks Tariff-Free Trade with China, Creating New Export Opportunities

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) announced on Sunday, 31 May ’26, that it will commence issuing rules of...

Britain Warned of Looming Food Crisis as Climate and Global Tensions Threaten Supply Chains

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Facing growing warnings of a potential food security crisis, Britain, just like most other countries, has begun to face...

Dead Fish, Empty Nets: Coastal Communities Face Uncertain Future in Papua New Guinea

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
A growing environmental crisis in Papua New Guinea (PNG), a Commonwealth nation, has raised a number of serious concerns...

UK strikes a USD 4.995 bn trade deal with 6 Gulf states

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
Keir Starmer asserts that this trade agreement is worth more than double the initial estimates. It’s a giant win...

How Everyday Indians Created a $1.7 Trillion Market Force—Without Most of the World Noticing

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
For many years, Indian families defined their wealth based on gold jewellery, land titles, and fixed-income investments located safely...

Why Social Supermarkets Are Becoming a Lifeline for Australians Facing Food Insecurity

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
While households in Australia and the rest of the world continue to face high costs of living, as an...

Could a Pan-Commonwealth Trade Bloc Become the Next $20 Trillion Economic Powerhouse?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The 56-member group may advance trade liberalisation. Building on existing Asia-Pacific and African agreements may achieve this. A significant range...

Punjab RERA Makes History: Developer Fined for Late Possession, Buyers Gain Strong Legal Precedent

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
The Indian real estate market is set to experience a major shift as buyer confidence will be greatly influenced...

Egypt Deal Signals Global and Commonwealth Push for Food and Energy Security

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Signing a $1.5 billion loan agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (TFC), Egypt is trying to strengthen...

The Commonwealth Union Blockchain Network is building a Regulated Digital Asset Ecosystem Across the Commonwealth

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
L-R – President & Chairman Designate - H. H. Sheikh Saoud bin Faisal Sultan Al Qasimi, H.E. Senator Mushahid...

Sydney’s AUD 50 million Sky Mansion: The Record-Breaking Double Bay Penthouse Redefining Luxury Living in Australia

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
The luxurious world of ultra-prime real estate has set new standards for prime properties through their unparalleled scarcity, and...

Africa’s Critical Minerals Push: New Report Highlights $8.6 Trillion in Underdeveloped Mining Assets

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The Compendium of Africa’s Strategic Minerals reframes the continent’s mineral endowment. This information is from a catalogue of resources...

Singapore Reaches New Heights in Farming with World’s Tallest Vertical Farm

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Singapore has taken a significant step towards enhancing its food security by launching a groundbreaking agritech project by Greenphyto,...

Global Hunger Crisis Deepens in 2026 as Conflict, Climate Shocks, and Aid Cuts Push Millions to the Brink

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Many aspects, such as the rising conflicts, drought conditions that keep worsening over time and the shrinking humanitarian funding,...

Legacy vs. Innovation: Are APAC Banks Losing the Digital Payments Race?

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
Banks across the Asia Pacific are presently navigating a period of rapid change in the payment ecosystem. Mobile wallets, digital...

Beyond Skylines and Square Feet: How the 2026 Property Guru Awards Signal a Radical Shift in Urban Living

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
In a city where every square metre is carefully planned and designed to be as functional and efficient as...

Tanzania’s $42bn LNG Project Nears Key Deal—Will 2026 Be the Breakthrough Year?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Tanzanian Prime Minister Dr. Mwigulu Nchemba has confirmed that Tanzania’s USD 42 billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project is...

M. S. Swaminathan: The Scientist Who Transformed India’s Agriculture and Fought Hunger

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Being one of the most influential scientists for agriculture in India, M.S. Swaminathan was widely celebrated for evoking a...

Beyond Square Feet: How Brigade’s 2 million Sq. Ft. Bengaluru Bet Signals the Rise of India’s Next-Gen Urban Ecosystems

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
Brigade Enterprises Limited are announcing their strategic partnership with GSS India Opportunities AIF Scheme. I will enhance the continual...

Rising Costs Push Farmers Away from Organic Practices as Vandana Shiva Promotes Sustainable Solutions for Global Food Security

Food Security Asanga Divulweva -
New concerns are being raised about the future of food systems as there is a new shift growing when...

Geopolitics in Transition: What Sri Lanka’s Business Leaders Learned About the Future

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
The issue was the subject of a knowledge-sharing session organized by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka...

Can Ghana Become Africa’s Top Investment Hub After Its CBF 2026 Showcase?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF), held alongside the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in London on Monday, 20...

Carved Into the Cliff: The Five-Level Coastal Home That Just Won Australia’s Highest Honour

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
The 2021 House of the Year for the HIA Australian Housing Awards is Cloudbreak, which takes premium Gold Coast...

Australian Commonwealth Bank: How global collaboration is accelerating CommBank’s next wave of innovation

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) has entered into a decisive phase of transformation. That is by positioning itself...

U.S.-Led G20 Initiative Aims to Secure Global Fertiliser Supply Amid Rising Food Security Concerns

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
According to sources that are familiar with certain discussions, a major G20 initiative which is led by the United...

Experts Call for Urgent Reform of Africa’s Food Systems Amid Rising Hunger

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
All due to the prolonged continuation in food insecurity that is rising under many sectors such as economic, environmental,...

Is UK Agriculture Entering a Cost Crisis? Fuel Prices, Fertiliser Costs, and Uncertain Futures

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
A new challenge which has started growing since lately has exposed itself to farmers who are starting to prepare...

Trade policy may change where water flows

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Each morning, millions of people around the globe commence their day with a cup of coffee. Only a few...

Oil shock reshaping the global outlook

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Joe Capurso, the head of the Commonwealth Bank, stated that the recent ceasefire is expected to alter the impact...

Dry Snow and Record Heat Threaten U.S. Farms, Push Food Prices Higher

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Throughout the United States, farmers are starting to face growing concerns as extreme droughts are on the rise, bringing...

Farming Reimagined: How AI is Transforming Agriculture for a Smarter, Sustainable Future

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
Going under a drastic transformation, the world's agriculture is now embracing a new and different approach. The innovation of...

How Did Barbados, Sri Lanka and Tanzania Become the First Winners of the Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Debt managers from Barbados, Sri Lanka & Tanzania have won the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards in recognition...

$15.4 Billion in Three Months: Why Investors Are Racing into Singapore’s Property Market in 2026

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
As of January 1, 2026, Singapore's Real Estate Investment Market has shown evidence of being very active. The total...

India on Brink of Food Crisis as Fertilizer Shortages and Fuel Disruptions Deepen

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The potential food crisis, which is worsening as the fertilizer shortages grow further, has pushed India into a position...

Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis: Children Starve as Clinics Struggle to Cope

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The human toll of hunger has visibly deepened and reached an all-time high at a very hot clinic in...

Inside The Block’s $5M Gamble: Can Star Power Sell Luxury in Mount Eliza?

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
The upcoming season of The Block will be filming in one of its most widely followed settings: the golden...

Rising Temperatures Threaten Global Food Security, Poorer Nations Hit Hardest

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
According to a new analysis, the world's food systems are currently facing an increasing crisis as global temperatures continue...

From Office Block to Boutique Hotel: The Assembly Place’s Strategic Bet on 163 Tras Street

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
The Assembly Place Holdings has taken another significant step in Singapore's hotel market after obtaining an interest in 163...

Is the Commonwealth the Next Global Trade Superpower? Intra-Bloc Trade Set to Pass $1 Trillion

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The Commonwealth of Nations is increasingly positioning itself as one of the most powerful global trade networks. Leaders and...

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Drive Oil Shock: Is the World Facing Inflation, Not a Supply Chain Collapse?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
The escalating conflict in Iran, involving US and Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities, has triggered the largest oil market...

How the U.S.–Iran War, Oil Market Turmoil, and Trump Tariffs Are Reshaping Global Trade

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
Blank Rome (BR)’s monthly digital newsletter highlights international trade, cross-border investments, and geopolitical risk issues that impact businesses domestically...

Iran Crisis Sparks Global Food Price Surge: Experts Warn of Rising Grocery Costs

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The conflict that is taking place in the Middle East has been hastily increasing and escalating, which has made...

The House Built for an Architect’s Own Dreams — Now One of Brighton’s Most Intriguing Homes for Sale

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
An architect's home can reveal a manifesto of brave, obstinate and very particular ideas that compel attention. That is...

How Will US Tariffs Affect Global Trade, Energy Markets, and Emerging Economies?

Business Roshan Abayasekara -
The global tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump were expected to take effect this week. This is a...

Women Farmers Central to Global Food Security at UN International Women’s Day 2026

Food Security Sharya Christiana -
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), together with the World Food...

Trade & Trade Shifts Reshape Tech

Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Global trade dynamics have become a defining factor for companies in technology as they navigate through an increasingly fragmented...

Dubai’s Web3Interactive Brings Immersive VR Sales Revolution to Sri Lanka’s Real Estate Market

Real Estate Asanga Divulweva -
Dubai PropTech is leading the way for Sri Lanka to organise their rebuilt real estate opportunities as an experimental...

How Are Ownership and Control Rules Being Applied Under the UK’s Russia Sanctions Regime?

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
There was a rapid expansion of UK, EU, and U.S. sanctions on Russia and Belarus in recent weeks that...

Gas soars whilst oil jumps, with the Iran war pushing down global stock markets

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
QatarEnergy says it has halted production of liquefied natural gas. This is after attacks on Ras Laffan and Mesaieed...

2040 on the Brink: Why No Nation Is Safe from the Coming Food Security Crisis

Business & Trade Sharya Christiana -
Projections about future food insecurity have been focusing mainly on regions that have already been struggling with poverty, drought,...

Global Economic Briefing – 26 February 2026

Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Nvidia smashed Q4 estimates with USD 68.1 billion in revenue. This was followed by a USD 78 billion Q1...

Logistics Special Report – 8 SCM Software Trends to Monitor in 2026

Maritime and Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Software platforms continue expanding their operational footprints. This is happening while Supply Chain Management (SCM) shapes response speed, execution,...

Trump Threatens Harsher Tariffs Amid Confusion in the UK and the EU

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Markets slid after the EU halted ratification of a U.S. trade deal, as businesses prepared for a new 15%...

Sri Lanka’s exports kick off 2026 with the highest January earnings in a decade

Business & Trade Roshan Abayasekara -
Sri Lanka’s export sector has kicked off 2026 with the highest January earnings recorded in a decade, generating over...