Workplace & Security: Japan’s job market is wobbling as its jobless rate rises to 2.5% in August, while Tokyo stocks fall ahead of US employment data. Corporate Restructuring & Hiring: Nike is planning more job cuts and restructuring after weaker results tied to China, including a Bengaluru campus bet that will move full-time India-based employees to a new hub from FY28. AI & Cyber Risks: Proofpoint warns of China-aligned hackers impersonating White House and Anthropic figures to phish AI policy experts’ cloud credentials. Immigration & HR Compliance: India is tightening airport security after the Flydubai cockpit incident, moving toward facial biometric checks for airport access and full-body scanners at major airports. Skills Pipeline: Togo and a Chinese contractor signed a deal to align work-study training with construction and renewable energy jobs, prioritizing graduates for recruitment. Jobs & Pay Trends: Japan’s AI-driven office shift is pushing young workers toward higher-paid construction and civil engineering site roles. Policy & Politics: In the Philippines, Malacañang says Trillanes’ claim about P319M China-linked funds tied to VP Sara Duterte’s husband should be taken seriously if supported by evidence. Energy & Labor Demand: Reliance plans ₹1 lakh crore compressed biogas investment in Andhra Pradesh, targeting 3 lakh jobs.