Japan Jobs & Skills: Japan’s language-test bottleneck is getting worse as JLPT demand spikes after wider job language requirements; the government is urging schools to consider alternatives to ease pressure. India Veterans & HR Ops: India’s 2.6 million veterans still face uneven ex-servicemen welfare delivery, with delays, litigation and staffing gaps undermining pensions, resettlement and healthcare. India Entry-Level Hiring: Employers are shifting from degrees to practical proof for freshers, with assessments failing most candidates and “trainability” emerging as a top hiring signal. India Social Security: EPFO’s new ₹25,000 wage ceiling resets PF and pension contributions, bringing more workers into mandatory coverage. India Wealth & Careers: SEBI expands PMS rules, letting wealthy clients invest abroad and use more derivatives—potentially reshaping demand for portfolio-management talent. Asia AI Talent: WorldSkills Shanghai spotlights new skills tied to AI, smart manufacturing and service roles, signaling where hiring demand is heading. Singapore AI Chips: Rebellions opens in Singapore to recruit engineers and push AI-infrastructure work across Southeast Asia. Pacific Diplomacy: The UK re-joins the Pacific Community, signaling renewed focus on climate, human rights and disaster resilience. Tourism Jobs: India’s tourism sector says AI and digital platforms are driving growth, supporting 8.46 crore jobs and 5.22% of GDP.