ASEAN Skills Push: Malaysia’s HR minister urged ASEAN to recognize skills and TVET qualifications across borders, expand technology transfer, and upskill teachers for future fields like AI, robotics, and next-gen vehicles. Workplace Health Access: Virginia’s Health and Human Resources secretary toured Newport News’ mobile health bus as Medicaid and SNAP cuts loom, highlighting on-the-ground care for residents who can’t reach clinics. Payroll & HR Services Expansion: Complete Payroll opened its first Erie County office, expanding payroll, HR, time/attendance, and workforce management support beyond New York. Public-Sector HR Accountability: In Virginia, a teacher was arrested for being drunk on school grounds; officials cited zero-tolerance and HR procedures. Executive Pay Disclosure Reform: The SEC moved to overhaul decades-old executive compensation disclosure rules, aiming to cut disclosure burdens and improve investor insight. AI in HR/Finance Software: Workday beat revenue estimates as more enterprises signed up for its AI-powered finance and HR tools. Labor & Training Pipeline: Abu Dhabi expanded a summer work placement program, giving 578 students hands-on workplace experience with 23 partner organizations. Hiring/Retention Pressure: Roaring Fork Schools advanced a mill levy override to offset declining state support and protect teacher retention. HR Risk in Scheduling: Fair Work rejected a casual worker’s unfair dismissal claim, stressing that irregular, gap-heavy shifts may not count as protected regular casual service. Human Capital Strategy: Bangladesh’s former HR minister urged maximum use of highly educated engineers to prevent brain drain.