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📌 Vietnam has become a crucial partner in supplying rare earths to South Korea, especially after China’s export restrictions caused the price of Dysprosium to triple. South Korea currently imports 95.1% of its rare earth metals from China but is expanding cooperation in mining and processing with Vietnam, in parallel with the diversification strategies of Samsung, SK hynix, and other major corporations. https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-08-12/business/industry/Vietnam-emerges-as-key-rare-earth-source-as-Korea-reduces-reliance-on-China/2374243

The Philippine government is establishing the AI Academy to help its workforce adapt to an economy where AI is expected to shape most jobs in the next decade. The practical training program targets sectors such as finance, healthcare, and emerging digital fields, focusing on roles like AI specialists, prompt engineers, and cybersecurity experts. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called this a significant step towards building a digitized, inclusive, and sustainable workforce and expanding access to future-ready skills. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda warned that AI and automation could impact 85% of global jobs, stressing that AI proficiency will become an essential requirement. The provinces of Camarines Sur, Tarlac, numerous universities, and private enterprises have pledged…