India–EU Tech Push: At the third India-EU Trade and Technology Council in Brussels, both sides agreed to make the platform more outcome-focused and deepen cooperation across semiconductors, AI, EV tech, clean technologies, digital connectivity, and resilient supply chains. AI Skills at Work: A UK Human Skills Roadmap argues AI literacy and digital basics are now core hiring criteria, with employers valuing communication and confidence alongside prompt-and-judge ability. Physical AI in Japan: Nvidia and Fujitsu unveiled a “physical AI” push with top robotics firms, aiming for safer, more capable robots to help address Japan’s labor shortage. Semiconductor Shockwaves in Markets: South Korean stocks slid more than 6% as investors sold off big tech and semiconductor names amid Middle East tensions and a Bank of Korea rate hike. EV and Battery Momentum in India: A $600M India–Japan fund backs Ather Energy, highlighting local battery management and charging tech as part of the country’s EV push. Education Tech Access: Microsoft MakeCode added screen-reader compatibility for blind and low-vision students, enabling independent block coding with micro:bit. Defense Tech Industrialization: TNO and Destinus announced a joint venture to scale advanced radar seeker technology for interceptor systems. Local Tech Funding: Refugio County approved reallocating unused nonprofit funds to volunteer fire departments to buy rescue equipment and expand emergency coverage.