Japan–India Security & Talent Links: PM Sanae Takaichi and Narendra Modi reaffirmed cooperation on security, economic security, energy and supply chains, with a push to promote talent development alongside rail and mobility ties. Japan Higher-Education Funding: Kyoto University is set to be certified as an International University for Research Excellence, with expected subsidies of about ¥20bn and a planned shift to larger field-based research units. Business-School Hiring Signals: A GMAC survey says AI skills are rising fast for B-school graduates, but employers still rank communication, problem-solving and adaptability as top differentiators. Korean-Language Education Abroad: Educators from 44 countries met in Seoul to expand Korean-language teaching overseas, highlighting long-term teacher contributions. India MBA Goes Dual-Brand: Gorakhpur University will launch Uttar Pradesh’s first dual MBA with Malaysia’s Lincoln University College, with students splitting the two-year program across both campuses. School Lunch Cost Pressure (Pacific): In New Zealand, principals warn the $3 school lunch model is forcing quality cuts and leaving nutrition shortfalls despite programme savings. School Violence Watch (Indonesia): A 16-year-old’s alleged bullying death in East Java has renewed scrutiny of efforts to curb school violence. China Library Hygiene Tech: Chinese libraries are installing UV book sanitisers, aiming to reduce germs on borrowed materials. Philippines AI Olympiad Breakthrough: The Philippines won medals at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence, marking a strong debut.