AI & Jobs in China: Workers in China are increasingly worried about being replaced as AI adoption spreads, even as some use AI to pivot into new work. Skilling Pressure in India: NITI Aayog warns India’s skilling system isn’t translating training into jobs and career growth fast enough for AI-driven change, with NEET youth and women facing the biggest gaps. Education-to-Employment Debate (India): Congress renews attacks on the Modi government’s education-to-employment pathway, citing 8.7 crore NEET youth and alleged exam and recruitment failures. US Immigration Costs (India/Asia): The US may raise H-1B and F-1 OPT fees, creating fresh uncertainty for Indian students and tech workers. Corporate Hiring Signals (Asia): Apple lays off about 200 staff tied to Siri and Vision Pro ahead of a CEO transition, while India’s midcap IT outlook stays cautious as AI-led cost pressures weigh on near-term growth. Workplace/HR Compliance (Japan): Japan’s language-school sector faces scrutiny after immigration findings cited unqualified instructors and oversight lapses. Mobility & Careers (India): India’s road buildout push is framed as a jobs engine, with highways and expressways expanding alongside employment claims.