AI Workforce Push: Malaysia’s Peoplelogy is launching National AI Readiness Week 2026 to get 5 million Malaysians “AI ready” by 2030, using verified assessments and scholarships to close a 500,000-worker skills gap. Cross-Border Skills: ASEAN’s Digital Economy Framework Agreement is nearing signature, but the big HR question is whether AI-era skills and credentials can be understood and matched across countries. Tech Layoffs: NBCUniversal is cutting several hundred jobs in streaming technology engineering and QA as Peacock hits profitability, showing how HR planning follows shifting business models. Corporate Restructuring: Disney is reportedly preparing a television overhaul that could trigger hundreds more layoffs, after earlier cuts across marketing, Pixar, ABC News and ESPN. Hiring & Talent Pipelines: Airwallex says it will double its Malaysia workforce in 2026 as it deepens local presence to support cross-border growth. Workplace Standards: Puerto Rico hospital leaders flag workforce and financing strain, while Virginia nursing home advocates renew calls for safer staffing ratios. Education & Jobs: The University of Utah plans to reduce up to 855 operational staff positions in a modernization effort, as faculty question how changes will land. Public Sector HR: Vermont’s HR leadership gets new appointments, including Nick Kramer as deputy commissioner.