Skills & Workforce Development: Malaysia is putting talent development at the center of its science and tech agenda ahead of ASEAN’s 2027 AMMSTI-23, with priorities spanning AI, energy transition, and TVET upgrades to match industry needs. Energy Transition Jobs: Indonesia’s higher-education ministry and Pertamina are exploring collaboration to build human resources for new and renewable energy, including workforce planning for solar expansion. Training Awards: The UK’s Enginuity Skills Awards 2026 spotlight apprenticeships and employer partnerships closing engineering and manufacturing skills gaps, with Amazon mechatronics apprentice Olivia Lane taking top honours. HR Meets Security: A new warning argues geopolitical cyber threats are pushing HR into a security frontline role, from fake employee risks to deepfakes. Fraud & Hiring Risks: Kashmir’s Economic Offences Wing filed charges over a fake Bahrain job and forged visa scam, underscoring the need for stronger screening and verification. Healthcare Workforce & Access: Vermont hospitals face budget pressure as staffing and spending gaps threaten care delivery, while layoffs and cuts are already underway. Public Sector HR: Uganda sent senior Parliament officials, including HR leadership, to pre-trial detention over alleged corruption and money laundering. AI in Work: A report on India’s entry-level work suggests AI is taking on routine tasks faster than elsewhere, raising questions about who gets displaced and how hiring pipelines shift.