Immigration Crackdown (Philippines): Philippine authorities and the Army arrested 24 Chinese nationals in Panabo City, Davao del Norte, over alleged work without proper permits, overstaying, and visa misrepresentation—some reportedly employed by firms different from their visa sponsors. Corporate Fallout (India/Singapore): Byju Raveendran was sentenced to six months in Singapore for contempt tied to asset-related court order non-compliance, deepening a cross-border collapse that’s reshaped India’s education-tech industry. AI & Work (Asia): China issued its first residency-based public services policy for 250M migrants and pushed neighborhood employment stations, while a viral China job ad for shepherds exposed widening labor-market strain as AI adoption accelerates. Pay Transparency (Hong Kong): A global shift toward upfront salary disclosure is raising questions about Hong Kong hiring practices. Industry & Jobs (Japan): Japan plans leadership changes at three govt-backed lenders—DBJ, JFC and JBIC—signaling fresh direction for development finance. Energy Mobility (India): Railways cleared a hydrogen fuel-cell DEMU for the Jind–Sonipat route with safety stipulations.