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  • [New] H&M has aligned its payment terms with resilience goals, giving suppliers the financial breathing room to adapt to seasonal climate risks. The European Business Review
  • [New] The new so-called 'mansion tax' charge will see the Treasury use the existing council tax system to revalue 2.4m of the most valuable properties across bands F, G and H over the next few years - representing one in 10 English homes. City AM
  • [New] B & H eXplora highlights eco-friendly innovations like fungal batteries, suggesting that green tech will define 2026's desirable devices. WebProNews
  • [New] Launching in 2026, Etihad Rail's passenger service will connect 11 cities and regions across different emirates, with trains carrying up to 400 passengers at speeds of up to 200 km/h. Khaleej Times
  • [New] The first long-distance hyperloop lines carrying passengers at speeds of 1,000 km/h could become a reality from 2045, when a north-south connection linking Barcelona to Munich and a southern line between Lisbon and Naples could be operational. Railway PRO
  • [New] The US President is preparing to sign a proclamation today that will require a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visa, which covers highly-skilled foreign workers. SKY
  • [New] Restrictions on H-1B visas and outsourcing pathways threaten not only employment opportunities but also the sustainability of US STEM programs. The Times Of India
  • [New] President Trump plans to introduce a new $100,000 application fee for H-1B worker visas, in an effort to reduce their use as part of his broader immigration crackdown. Blue Delaware
  • [New] Proposed visa restrictions and steep H-1B fees could shrink the tech talent pipeline and undermine US semiconductor expansion efforts. Printed Circuit Engineering Association Magazine -
  • [New] Wooing talent who sought opportunities abroad back to India remains a challenge, even after Trump's restrictions on the H-1B skilled worker visa programme, heavily used by Indians. AFP
  • [New] Trump's changes to the H-1B visa program - widely used by Infosys and its rivals to fly engineers and developers into the US - could cause short-term disruptions to business. Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA)
  • The Trump administration's ability to enact or maintain restrictive policies on H-1B visas and international students in 2026 will hinge on the success of lawsuits. Forbes
  • The Trump administration will reduce legal immigration, increase deportations and limit the hiring of H-1B visa holders in 2026. Forbes
  • The number of suppliers providing U.S.-made cells will jump to 10 by 1 H 2026 and to 12 by 1 H 2027. Mercomindia.com
  • The Trump administration will increase vetting of applicants for H-1B visas, with a specific instruction to reject anyone who was involved in censorship of free speech. FDD
  • The federal government will launch an accelerated immigration pathway for U.S. H-1B visa holders in the coming months to take advantage of shifts in US immigration policies. OCC
  • Restrictive policies toward high-skilled immigration in Donald Trump's first term on H-1B visas have influenced second-term policies and could lead to higher denial rates and other problems for employers. / USA Forbes
  • Nakri is forecast to reach typhoon strength as it moves parallel to the southern Japanese coasts this weekend, with gusts up to 105 mph (169 km/h), before becoming extratropical as it moves into an area of increased vertical wind shear. The Guardian
  • Mach 5 speeds, approximately 3,836 mph (6,174 km/h), could reduce a New York to Tokyo flight from 11-14 hours to about 2 hours, transforming business, logistics, and global connectivity. Vimanan - Exploring Avionics

Last updated: 02 February 2026



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