Human-AI Workforce: Gartner says companies should treat AI as a “toolmate,” build AI-ready skills, and redesign workflows to preserve context and human oversight. Robotics Automation: General Robotics says its GRID platform cuts robot onboarding from a month to about two hours and speeds model ingestion to ~20 minutes. Retail Pressure: John Lewis Partnership posted a £124m pre-tax loss, blaming higher employment costs and a tougher consumer environment. China-India Business Friction: Xi’s New Delhi visit may thaw diplomacy, but firms still face visa delays, regulatory scrutiny, and stalled investment. China Tech Under Scrutiny: India’s SFIO recommends a detailed probe into Xiaomi’s India business model and foreign investment compliance. EU Procurement Fight: A Chinese chamber warns the EU’s proposed public procurement rules could exclude Chinese firms via “European preference.” Crypto/Enterprise Corporate Moves: Consensys plans to split into two independent companies by end-2026, separating MetaMask consumer finance from Consensys’ institutional infrastructure. Small-Business Support: Australia launches an ASIC hub to help small business directors understand obligations and reduce regulatory burden. Local Dealmaking: Common Grounds in Waco is putting ownership up for transition, with buyers asked to prove community ties.