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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.
- 3Microsoft 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 The move pushes organisations to migrate outdated internal sites to modern web standards.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.
- 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.
- 5India 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.
- 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.
- 7Following 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.
- 8Bangladesh 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.
- 9Apple 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.
- 10Inventiva 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.