AI Workforce Planning: Malaysia’s Digital Minister says the government has identified sectors most exposed to AI-driven job change and is pushing upskilling and reskilling, alongside new education and training strategies for AI-era roles. Cross-Border STI Push: Malaysia and China agreed to deepen science, tech and innovation cooperation, with focus areas including AI, biotech, green tech and advanced materials, plus research commercialisation and talent development. Trade + Tech Link: Malaysia and Bangladesh discussed a fast-track free trade deal and broader partnerships that also cover semiconductors, the digital economy, energy and advanced manufacturing. Enterprise AI in Customer Service: Typewise says an internal test found major AI models overwhelmingly recommend legacy customer-service platforms, arguing this “visibility gap” is structural and not just marketing. Voice AI Deployment: TELUS Digital partnered with ElevenLabs to scale enterprise voice AI into customer experience, with TELUS handling implementation and operations. EV Charging Upgrade: Octopus Energy and CATL plan Europe-wide battery-swapping hubs for electric lorries, starting with UK mega hubs in 2027. Industrial Inspection Tech: ViewTech Borescopes showcased new video borescopes at AUTOMATE 2026 for faster, more accurate remote inspections. Healthcare Biotech: China approved CMS’s Silevimig injection, billed as a first-in-class bispecific antibody for passive rabies immunization. AI Adoption Trust Gap: A Pew survey finds AI use is rising fast in the US, but skepticism and concerns about negative impacts are also growing. Green Finance: Norway’s SalMar raised kr2.75bn via green bonds to fund sustainability-linked aquaculture projects.