Tamil Nadu Investment Push: CM Vijay’s UK visit secured Rs 15,300 crore in MoUs across auto components, renewable energy, power grid equipment and GCCs, with 10,000+ jobs expected. Singapore Workforce Support: NTUC’s e2i, SMMWU and NICA will run job-matching for former True Fitness and True Yoga employees after Kontafarma China Holdings moved them into provisional liquidation. India Festive Hiring: Flipkart plans 2.5 lakh seasonal roles nationwide, including 75,000 first-time entrants, expanding Ekart hubs and last-mile delivery. India Semiconductors: India approved 12 chip projects worth Rs 1.64 lakh crore ahead of SEMICON India 2026, as the push moves from design to packaging, testing, equipment and talent. Engineering Talent Mismatch (India): A foundit report says entry-level engineers (0–3 years) are 45% of candidates but only 28% of job openings. OLX India for Businesses: OLX India launched “Elite Buyer for Businesses” to help dealers and resellers procure inventory faster using AI-led pricing and condition tools. UAE Aviation Hiring: Etihad Airways plans to recruit 7,000 more employees by 2035, targeting frontline roles including pilots, technicians and engineers. China Travel Curbs: New exit-and-entry rules tighten travel for citizens deemed a technology-security risk, with exit bans up to three years. China Economy Watch: August data points to steady momentum from innovation-led growth, with robots and lithium-ion batteries output rising sharply. China Laser Farming: Laser-weed control tech is being deployed across grain fields, using AI to target weeds while protecting crops. Air India Leadership Transition: Air India board meets as Tewolde Gebremariam prepares to take over, with compensation and operational challenges in focus.