US–China Auto Tensions: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanded Ford cut technology ties with Chinese battery maker CATL, warning of national security risks and job impacts. Indigenous Finance & Investment: China’s ambassador to Canada backed First Nations-focused investment talks in B.C., as the First Nations Finance Authority seeks more foreign capital. Workplace Rights: A court upheld a $7.85M verdict for employees fired after refusing COVID-19 vaccination, reinforcing employers’ duties to accommodate religious objections. Trade & Jobs: The EU moved the India-EU FTA proposal to the European Council for approval, aiming to unlock market access and support employment on both sides. Local Economic Impact: BC Ferries’ plan to build four ships in China drew union backlash, with a report estimating $1.5B in lost GDP and 10,000 person-years of work. Immigration & Tech Hiring: The US proposed ending the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers after job loss, a change that could hit Indian tech hiring pipelines. AI Governance: China’s Supreme People’s Court issued sweeping guidance on civil disputes involving AI deepfakes, targeting scams and abusive content. China’s Hiring Signals: China’s textile sector continues shrinking as more firms exit official stats, reflecting factory closures and production shifting overseas. India Logistics Skills: Nagaland launched its first logistics training centre (COLTE) to plug into India’s logistics boom. Robotaxi Race: Tesla unveiled its autonomous Cybercab in Japan, signaling a push toward driverless urban transport.