Workforce & Training: MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stepped in to help an 18-year-old orphan secure a Diploma in Electrical Engineering at TVET MARA SPU, highlighting how targeted support can unlock technical careers. Job Market & Vacancies: Ukraine’s Single Vacancy Portal shows about 71,000 offers in Kyiv (one-third of all vacancies), with trade and services leading demand for sales assistants and administrators—driven by high turnover. HR Policy & Compliance: The UAE’s MoHRE set a 30 June Emiratisation deadline for private firms, requiring targeted companies to raise Emirati skilled-job headcount via the Nafis platform. Health Funding & Jobs: South Africa plans to raise concerns at a UN HIV/AIDS meeting over steep cuts to global health aid as the US winds down PEPFAR, warning of knock-on impacts for frontline care. Recruitment & Governance: A UK parliamentary panel reviewed central government vacancies and recruitment progress, including CSAT and the roles of UPSC/SSC/DoPT. Career Security: A Netherlands-focused report warns internationals facing redundancy may have residency and job-search clocks to manage, especially under the 30% ruling. Scams: The BBB says employment scams are rising fast, with gen Z hit hardest. Local Hiring: A Tuscaloosa teen workforce summit taught resume, interview and dressing basics to help first-time job seekers. Business & Expansion: DP World is adding two giant quay cranes at Southampton to handle larger ships—an investment that can translate into more port activity and hiring needs.