Hot Topics on Regional Economy

May 2026

‘Career bridges’, raising wages of AI-resilient work: Economic Strategy Review proposes ways to create good jobs

From “career bridges” to raising the quality and wages of jobs that are resilient to artificial intelligence disruption, the Economic Strategy Review (ESR) proposed various ways to support workers through career transitions and to create good jobs amid a changed world.

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The war-driven supply shock already roiling manufacturing in Asia

Countries in Asia are reeling from a shortage of naphtha, a petroleum derivative used in a dizzying array of products, from household plastic wrap to industrial inks and medical devices.

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MAS seeks to cut account opening time for rich to a month

Singapore’s financial regulator is working with private banks to shorten account opening time using a “risk-appropriate” approach, as the city-state rises in importance as a wealth management hub.

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Gardenia move: As Malaysia draws more Singapore manufacturers, experts flag competition fears

In Senai’s sprawling industrial belt, Gardenia Malaysia’s massive bakery sits alongside warehouses operated by tech giant Seagate and e-commerce heavyweight Shopee.

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