Hiring & Pay Policy: India’s EPF Scheme 2026 is now notified under the Social Security Code, with easier partial withdrawals, stronger digital verification (Aadhaar/PAN/bank link), and continued EDLI insurance payouts. Big Investments for Jobs: Adani proposes a ₹1.08 lakh crore integrated aluminium project in Odisha, targeting 53,000 jobs (35,000 construction; 18,500 permanent). Maruti Suzuki also plans a ₹35,000 crore Gujarat expansion for up to 10 lakh vehicles a year, with thousands of direct and supplier jobs expected. Workforce & Skills: China transferred National Occupational Standards to Cambodia to upgrade TVET and align skills with the NEV labour market. Employment Outlook: World Bank says Papua New Guinea’s growth is strong, but formal jobs per capita are falling, with most new workers stuck in subsistence or low-productivity informal work. Mobility Jobs for Women: Yulu says its EV-sharing platform has helped over 12,000 women home-service professionals in 12 cities boost earnings via better access to transport. Market Mood (Jobs Risk): Asia stocks slid as tech sell-offs hit sentiment ahead of US jobs data, keeping hiring and investment plans cautious.