Salary Sentiment Gap: Jobstreet by SEEK’s 2026 Salary Pulse finds Philippines workers are optimistic on pay fairness (80% fairly/well paid) but only 59% are happy with salary, and 45% say earnings don’t cover living costs. Job Titles vs Pay: In India, Indeed reports job title inflation is outpacing pay, with many employers using senior-sounding roles to attract or retain staff when they can’t raise pay. Port Jobs Boost: India’s Vizhinjam Seaport starts full EXIM operations to cut reliance on foreign transhipment hubs, aiming to reduce logistics costs and create 5,000+ jobs. Hiring Credentials Debate: Ankur Warikoo’s viral story on an Indore designer who failed JEE twice sparks debate over India’s “label problem” versus real talent. Labour Market Upturn: India’s unemployment rate falls to 5.1% in July as labour force participation and rural jobs improve. Workforce Disruption Risk: Cambodia-Thailand border closures are driving factory shutdowns in Poipet, putting about 4,000 jobs at risk. AI Recruitment Events: Jobsdb by SEEK’s HR Conference 2026 brings nearly 500 professionals to discuss emerging AI recruitment trends. China Tech Policy Shift: China accelerates removal of customised Microsoft Windows from state-linked users, pushing more domestic tech compliance. Robotics Commercial Test: China’s humanoid robot makers face a tougher commercial reality check at the World Robot Conference, as investors shift from demos to real returns.