World Cup Boost for Downtown Victoria: The Downtown Victoria Business Association and City of Victoria are teaming up for World Cup viewing parties in Market Square and other downtown spots from June 12 to July 19, aiming to keep the “World Cup vibe” driving local footfall. Workforce Support for Small Firms: Three Rivers Chamber hosted “Soup, Sandwiches & Success,” highlighting state-funded hiring, training and HR help for employers at no direct cost. Industry Push in Nepal Budget: Nepal’s budget sets Rs 8.31bn for industry, commerce, supply management, startups and innovation, including Employment-Linked Production Zones to tie output to jobs. Heat-Safety for Employers: UK businesses are urged to “summer-proof” workplaces with low-cost steps like ventilation checks, PPE reviews and safer cable management as heat days rise. Crypto Regulation Deadline Warning: US Sen. Cynthia Lummis says the Clarity Act’s next realistic legislative window may be 2030 if Congress can’t pass it now. Cancer Diagnostics Upgrade: Foundation Medicine launched FoundationOne®MRD, a new molecular residual disease test combining structural variants and digital PCR for earlier monitoring. Trade Facilitation in Tanzania: Tanzania’s industry ministry ordered TBS to coordinate with TRA to fix permit delays tied to integrated electronic systems. PayPal Under Pressure: PayPal warned investors it needs “significant changes” as checkout growth stalls and rivals keep taking share.