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- 1Companies reminded of human rights duties amid Palestine ceasefire debate●« … reminder to companies that they have human rights responsibilities, and are expected to conduct due diligence to ens
A reminder is circulating that companies carry human rights responsibilities and must conduct due diligence to avoid becoming involved in human rights violations or abuses. The message is being shared in discussions around Palestine and the ceasefire, with commenters framing corporate obligations under international human rights standards as directly relevant to businesses operating in or profiting from the conflict.
- 2ISO and UNDP launch first global standard for SDG action▼ISO and UNDP launch world’s first International Standard to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals
The International Organization for Standardization and the United Nations Development Programme have launched the world's first International Standard designed to advance action on the Sustainable Development Goals. The move aims to give governments, businesses and organisations a common framework for measuring and accelerating their contributions to the 2030 Agenda.
- 3Nine dead as sleeper bus catches fire on Yamuna Expressway●Nine passengers were killed after a #Bihar-registered sleeper bus heading to Mahoba caught fire on the #YamunaExpressway
Nine passengers were killed when a Bihar-registered sleeper bus travelling to Mahoba caught fire late Wednesday night on the Yamuna Expressway near Noida International Airport. Around 35 people were on board, and several managed to escape by jumping through windows as flames spread. The deaths have renewed concerns over bus safety standards and emergency preparedness on the busy expressway route.
- 4Federal marijuana rescheduling set to reshape medical cannabis businesses▼Federal rescheduling to impact taxes, operations of medical marijuana businesses
Medical marijuana businesses are bracing for major changes as the federal government moves to reschedule cannabis. The shift would alter how these companies are taxed, easing the current burden that bars standard business deductions, and could change day-to-day operations across the industry. Operators and analysts are watching closely to gauge how tax rules, banking access and compliance requirements will be affected.
- 5Microsoft to end Internet Explorer mode support in Edge▼Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge
Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, retiring the feature that let businesses run legacy websites built for the old Internet Explorer engine. The move pushes organisations to migrate outdated internal sites to modern web standards. Coverage so far, including from Mashable, notes the change will mainly affect enterprises that still depend on aging web applications.
- 643% of UK Firms Hit by Cyber Breaches, Survey Finds▼Nearly Half of UK Firms Breached: 43% Hit, Says 2026 Survey
A new 2026 survey reports that 43% of UK companies have experienced a cybersecurity breach, meaning nearly half of British businesses have been compromised. The finding points to persistent vulnerabilities across the UK's corporate sector despite growing investment in cyber defences, and is likely to fuel debate about security standards, reporting obligations and government policy on business cyber resilience.
- 7India housing sales flat at ₹3.6 lakh crore in first half of 2026▼India's housing market hits plateau: Sales flat at ₹3.6 lakh cr in H1 2026
India's residential real estate market has stalled, with housing sales in the first half of 2026 remaining flat at ₹3.6 lakh crore, according to Business Standard. The figures suggest the sector, after years of post-pandemic growth, has reached a plateau, raising questions among analysts about affordability, buyer demand and whether developers can sustain momentum in the second half of the year.
- 8Bangladesh startup funding hits five-year low in first half▼Investor hurdles drag Bangladesh startup funding to 5-year low in Jan-Jun
Startup funding in Bangladesh fell to its lowest level in five years during January-June, according to The Business Standard, which attributes the decline to obstacles facing investors. The report suggests difficulties in raising and deploying capital are squeezing the country's early-stage ecosystem, leaving founders with fewer financing options at a time when startups elsewhere in South Asia are also competing for scarcer venture funding.
- 9Bangladesh Bank tightens corporate ownership rules for banks●BB tightens corporate ownership rules for banks
Bangladesh Bank has tightened rules on corporate ownership of banks, according to reporting by The Business Standard. The move is part of the central bank's ongoing effort to strengthen governance in the country's banking sector, where ownership concentration and connected lending have long been cited as sources of financial risk and weak oversight.
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Bank Indonesia is calling on small businesses to strengthen their governance standards in order to qualify for loans. The central bank's message is aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises become more creditworthy and access financing more easily. The appeal reflects ongoing efforts in Indonesia to broaden financial inclusion and support small business growth through better access to bank credit.
- 11Apple Weighs Return to Commercial Servers▼Apple Weighs Return to Commercial Servers as Accelerator Interconnect Battle Heats Up
Apple is reportedly considering a return to the commercial server market as competition over accelerator interconnect technology intensifies among chipmakers. The move would mark a notable shift for a company that exited the server business years ago, and it comes as rivals race to define standards for linking AI accelerators in data centers. Details about timing, products or partners remain scarce, and Apple has not publicly commented on the reports.
- 12Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail from forest to market▼From forest to market: Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail
An investigative report traces how wildlife trafficked from Chattogram's forests moves through supply chains to markets, documenting the routes and trade that threaten the region's biodiversity. Published by The Business Standard, the piece follows the trail from capture to sale, shining a light on the networks behind Bangladesh's illegal wildlife trade and the enforcement challenges that allow it to persist.
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Technology leaders are being urged to begin migrating corporate systems to post-quantum cryptography, encryption methods designed to withstand attacks from future quantum computers. The argument is that quantum advances could eventually break today's standard encryption, and that organisations which delay the transition risk exposing sensitive data. CIOs are advised to inventory cryptographic assets and plan upgrades now.
- 14Belgium mandates Peppol e-invoicing for B2B from 2026●Since 1 January 2026, Belgian businesses have to exchange B2B invoices as structured e-invoices over... # python # flask
From 1 January 2026, Belgian businesses are required to exchange B2B invoices as structured electronic invoices via the Peppol network, following the EN 16931 standard. Developers are discussing open-source, self-hosted solutions, including adding Peppol e-invoicing support to a self-hosted Flask application, as small firms and software builders prepare for compliance.
- 15Inventiva Reports Unaudited First-Half 2026 Results and Corporate Update▼Inventiva Reports Unaudited 2026 First-Half Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update
French biopharmaceutical company Inventiva has published unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026, alongside a corporate update on its business. The company, known for developing treatments for metabolic diseases such as NASH, released the figures through standard financial news channels. Details on revenue, cash position and pipeline progress were included in the announcement.