Youth Unemployment Pressure (South Africa): President Cyril Ramaphosa says government is scaling youth employment programmes and reforms, but admits many young people still can’t find work—youth unemployment remains extremely high. TVET Push (Cambodia): Prime Minister Hun Manet marked TVET Day with updates: about 700,000 people have received training toward a 1.5M target, with new emphasis on higher quality standards, better teachers, practical skills, and treating TVET as equal to university degrees. AI Hiring Reality Check (Europe/Global): PwC reports a “two-track” labor market where AI-capable employers are hiring faster, and entry-level roles are getting more “senior” skills expectations—while AI job growth is still a small share of total postings. AI Job Search Burnout (US): A report highlights how crowded, AI-assisted hiring is driving long job searches, suspected fake postings, and mental health strain. Workforce Training at Scale (Tech): Oracle will provide AI and cybersecurity training to 300,000 UP students, while UPSDM and Oracle MyLearn deliver structured learning paths. Fraud Risk as AI Spreads (Logistics): Trucking firms face AI-enabled fraud schemes, including falsified documents and impersonation attempts, as cybersecurity investment grows. Hiring Events (Philippines): SM and DOLE ran Araw ng Kalayaan job fairs across 20 malls, connecting 21,000+ job seekers with 800+ employers and hiring many on the spot. Workplace Safety & Mental Health (Construction): A construction industry warning flags bullying, isolation, and psychological pressure as rising risks for younger workers.