Scholarships & Inclusion: Macau’s SJM Resorts awarded 36 scholarships (20,000 patacas each) to children of employees, backing studies across tech, healthcare and finance. Disability STEM: Malaysia’s PKNS Robotic Challenge 2026 gave students with autism, ADHD and multiple disabilities a soft-skills and STEM boost, with a team winning a Soft Skills Award. Sports Talent Pipeline: India’s PM Modi announced a nationwide talent hunt for children aged 5–15 tied to a possible 2036 Olympics bid, with assessments across villages, cities and schools. Teacher Education Spotlight: Banaras Hindu University’s Faculty of Education marked its 109th Foundation Day, stressing teachers’ role in nation-building. AI & Legal Training: India’s CJI Surya Kant urged law schools to teach students to use AI tools properly so justice stays fair and faster. Higher Ed Expansion: VIT Chennai held its convocation awarding 4,518 degrees, while Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman pledged free education for women up to honours level. Policy & Rights Tensions: Kerala’s private school owner sparked backlash after telling absentees to “go to Pakistan,” raising questions about compulsory attendance and patriotism. Regional Security & Schooling: China expanded religious scrutiny into hospitals and schools in Chengdu, requiring staff and students to disclose beliefs. Student Wellbeing & Safety: Japan’s Chiba prefecture faced deadly torrential rains, while a 12-year-old British girl missing in Japan was found safe after visiting anime spots.