BRICS Pivot: Philippines President Marcos will attend the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi next week, signaling Manila’s push to engage major emerging economies as BRICS expands beyond its original five. Work-From-Home Rules: Victoria’s pro-business amendments keep a right to work from home two days a week, but tighten eligibility, costs, and timing—while Victoria’s laws face a possible High Court challenge. Business Cost Pressure: UK industry leaders urge Chancellor Healey to cut employer costs ahead of the Budget, including calls to revisit the triple-lock pension. Singapore-US Expansion: EnterpriseSG opens a Boston office to deepen US East Coast ties, with a Massachusetts partnership targeting life sciences, robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing. Real-World Cancer Data: Flatiron Health renews its NCCN collaboration through 2028, expanding access to research tools for cancer centers. Maritime Competitiveness: Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Italy back a joint front to boost European shipping influence and tackle decarbonisation. Local Relief Fight: Madison, Wisconsin businesses say recovery is slow after the council rejected $75,000 in stabilization support. Corporate Deal Timing: XCF Global and DevvStream postpone special meetings tied to a proposed business combination. Innovation for Aboriginal Businesses: NSW unveils a strategy to reduce barriers and grow Aboriginal business participation, including new advisory support via Service NSW. Kava Trademark Clash: Pacific leaders back a Kava Declaration to protect cultural and economic value, even as a US trademark claim raises new trade pressure.