AI & Hiring: Indeed CEO says AI-fueled matching is worsening a “cold apply” loop where candidates flood applications and employers miss good fits, pushing the platform to make outreach feel more personal. Care Work & Aging: A Southeast Asia careers story spotlights how Filipino carers use Malaysia as a stepping stone, while the region’s aging raises the question of who looks after workers when they grow old. Engineering Jobs: Segula Technologies says Malaysia can take on higher-value engineering work now done in India, planning a global engineering centre in Malaysia by end-2026 with AI support. Labour Losses: McClatchy cuts 28 newsroom jobs at The Miami Herald and freezes four roles at El Nuevo Herald, leaving major local beats uncovered. Deepfakes Rules: China’s top court issues guidance on civil liability for deepfakes, cloned voices and AI recreations of the dead, warning of serious consequences. Auto Restructuring: Volkswagen’s “Future Plan 2030” adds 50,000 job cuts as it reshapes European production amid weak demand and Chinese competition. Trade & Work: Trump signals openness to Chinese carmakers building in the US only if they hire American workers, while Ford faces US pressure to drop Chinese tech partnerships. Regional Mobility: Japan expands working-holiday eligibility to 32 countries, with strict work limits. BRICS Diplomacy: India-led BRICS adopts the New Delhi Declaration with “maximum restraint” language on West Asia after marathon consensus-building. Skills & Industry: Drydocks World and Cochin Shipyard form a JV to expand Kochi ship-repair capacity, aiming to create skilled jobs and attract more global fleet work.