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- 1ISO and UNDP launch first international standard for Sustainable Development GoalsβΌISO and UNDP launch worldβs 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 new standard is intended to give governments, businesses and organisations a common framework for measuring and accelerating their contributions to the 2030 Agenda, and is being highlighted across UN-affiliated channels.
- 2Nine dead as sleeper bus catches fire on Yamuna ExpresswayβNine 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.
- 3Trump approves new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden rulesβΌExecutive Edge: Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules
President Donald Trump says he has approved new fuel economy standards that roll back rules put in place during the Biden administration. The move relaxes emissions and efficiency requirements for automakers, a reversal of the previous administration's stricter climate-focused vehicle regulations. The announcement is being covered by major business outlets as a significant shift in US auto and environmental policy.
- 4Federal marijuana rescheduling set to reshape medical cannabis businessesβΌFederal 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 ending Internet Explorer mode in EdgeβMicrosoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in Edge
Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer mode in its Edge browser, removing the final built-in tool that let businesses run legacy websites built for the old browser. The move marks the last step in Microsoft's long phase-out of Internet Explorer, and organisations still relying on outdated internal sites will need to migrate them to modern standards.
- 643% of UK Firms Hit by Cyber Breaches, Survey FindsβΌNearly 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.
- 7ISO adopts new standard for managing SDG commitmentsβISO adopts standard for managing SDG commitments
The International Organization for Standardization has adopted a new standard for managing commitments to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The standard gives organisations a formal framework for setting, tracking and reporting their contributions to the SDGs. Sustainability and corporate responsibility observers are expected to scrutinise how companies and institutions implement it.
- 8India housing sales flat at βΉ3.6 lakh crore in first half of 2026βΌIndia's housing market hits plateau: Sales flat at βΉ3.6 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 βΉ3.6 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.
- 9Bangladesh startup funding hits five-year low in first halfβΌInvestor 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.
- 10Bangladesh Bank tightens corporate ownership rules for banksβBB 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.
- 12Apple Weighs Return to Commercial ServersβΌApple 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.
- 13Following Chattogram's wildlife trafficking trail from forest to marketβΌFrom 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.
- 15Belgium mandates Peppol e-invoicing for B2B from 2026βSince 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.
- 16Inventiva Reports Unaudited First-Half 2026 Results and Corporate UpdateβΌInventiva 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.