Workplace Safety in India: A new report by the Safai Karamchari Andolan says 101 sanitation workers died in sewers and septic tanks in the first 188 days of 2026, highlighting how a ban on manual scavenging still leaves dangerous “hazardous cleaning” work in place. Labour Market Signal (India): India’s labour force participation rate fell to 54.6% in Apr–Jun 2026, with the drop driven almost entirely by women—female LFPR slid to 33.2%, the lowest in over a year. Corporate Leadership (India): Tata Sons chairman N. Chandrasekaran says he will step down when his term ends in Feb 2027, deepening uncertainty for employees and investors as succession talks drag on. Aviation Safety (India): An Air India pilot’s marijuana positive test after a Phuket–Delhi incident has renewed focus on DGCA pre-flight checks and psychoactive-substance screening rules. Hiring & Skills (India): Telangana’s Mahabubabad Govt ITI hosts a mini job mela Aug 13 for vacancies across assembly, production, QC and maintenance, with monthly pay of ₹15,000–₹22,000. Credit & Youth Jobs (India): Fitch affirmed India’s BBB- stable rating but warned protests tied to NEET paper leaks could point to rising youth job risks and future fiscal pressure. Cross-border Labour Enforcement (Philippines): The Philippines’ DOLE cancelled alien work permits for six Chinese nationals at a Pampanga steel plant over illegal foreign labour and workplace safety violations. Renewables Jobs (Philippines): ACEN completed upgrades to its NorthWind wind farm in Ilocos Norte, extending output and creating local jobs during the maintenance program. South China Sea Diplomacy (ASEAN–China): Commentary argues the ASEAN–China Code of Conduct push needs sustained dialogue over legal confrontation to reduce mistrust and protect regional stability. Tech Layoffs (US, Asia impact): Oracle is reportedly preparing another layoff round after cutting 21,000 jobs to fund AI infrastructure.