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Honda Develops Wireless EV Charging for Highways, Tests Begin 2027
Honda develops wireless charging system for moving EVs with Taisei. Tests planned for Tateyama Expressway in fiscal 2027. Technology supports speeds up to 120 km/h and large commercial vehicles.
CBA Extends Regional Branch Pledge to December 2030
Commonwealth Bank commits to keeping 281 regional branches open until December 2030, investing A$140 million and maintaining cash access despite declining usage.
Chinese Investor Fined $508,000 for Land Banking in Victoria
Federal Court orders Chinese investor Fengqin Li to pay $508,000 penalty for failing to develop vacant Berwick land within required four-year timeframe. ATO steps up land banking enforcement.
Canada Approves $33B LNG Expansion as Carney Backs Energy Push
LNG Canada greenlights $33 billion Phase 2 expansion in Kitimat, doubling capacity to 28 million tonnes per year and creating 4,000 jobs. Prime Minister Mark Carney calls it a nation-building investment.
RBA Lifts Rates to 4.6%, Highest Since 2011, as Mortgage Pain Deepens
RBA lifts cash rate to 4.6%, highest since 2011, adding A$120 monthly to average mortgages. Fourth rate rise of 2026 as inflation stays above 3%.
Bank Strike Deferred After IBA-UFBU Talks; Five-Day Week Demand Pending
Bank unions in India deferred a three-day strike scheduled for September 28-30 after talks with the IBA. A joint committee will examine the five-day work week demand and PLI scheme changes.
Internationals Lead Presidents Cup 10.5-7.5 Heading Into Final Day at Medinah
International Team leads USA 10.5-7.5 at 2026 Presidents Cup with one day left. Min Woo Lee and Ryan Fox deliver key wins as Internationals chase first title since 1998.
Australia Bans Card Surcharges From October 1: What Shoppers and Businesses Face
Australia’s card surcharge ban starts October 1, 2026. Businesses lose 0.43% to 1.36% in fees per transaction. Shoppers may see hidden price rises or higher bank fees.
ANZ Cuts 400 Tech Jobs, 10 Senior Bankers Exit by October
ANZ cuts 400+ tech jobs and loses 10 senior bankers by October as CEO Nuno Matos accelerates offshore restructure. Over 100 NZ IT roles affected as bank moves testing to India and Philippines.