Forced-Labour Trade Rules: Malaysia says its US trade deal will require a forced-labour import ban mechanism, giving it two years after ratification to fix laws and stop goods made with forced labour in third countries from entering Malaysian supply chains. Workforce Development Push: Malaysia also marked progress toward high-income status, tying the goal to upskilling and workforce competitiveness during National Training Week 2026. Public Sector HR Modernisation: Maui County launched “Align HR” to update HR rules, policies and procedures and build a long-term workforce strategy using technology and better data. Employee Benefits at Scale: SEPTA is piloting SEPTA Key Advantage for apartment residents, funded via a $150,000 grant, to study tenant usage and expand access beyond employers and schools. Labour Cooperation: Indonesia and Türkiye adopted a 2026–2027 joint action plan covering labour policy, digital services, workplace safety and international cooperation. Workplace Governance & Pay: Canada’s Wood Buffalo ended a $1M+ dispute after the municipality and a former HR director dropped related lawsuits over management bonuses. HR Leadership in Healthcare: Grey Bruce Public Health returned decision-making authority to its board after governance and HR concerns prompted an earlier oversight intervention. Talent & AI in HR: Singapore’s NTU faced backlash over using a generative AI “ambassador” at a convocation, reigniting debate on how AI should be used in people-facing moments.