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Thursday, November 5, 2026

HSBC opens an AI institute in Hong Kong after Singapore and warns AI will "transform jobs", as the HKMA launches Project SAGE for AI agents
HSBC will launch an AI and emerging technology institute in Hong Kong in early 2027 with HKUST, after a Singapore launch this year, and is training 200,000 staff. The HKMA unveiled Project SAGE to test AI agents in finance.
Insights7 min read

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Malaysia will let expat spouses work from January 2027: the rule that could pull talent from Singapore and Thailand
From 1 January 2027, spouses of expatriates on Malaysia's top tier employment pass, for those earning at least RM20,000 a month, will be allowed to work. Employers welcome it; critics say long term visas matter more.
Positioning7 min read

Monday, November 2, 2026

Singapore layoffs hit 4,800, the most since the pandemic: tech, finance and factories are cutting while hiring holds up
Singapore recorded 4,800 retrenchments in the third quarter of 2026, the highest since late 2020, led by tech, finance and manufacturing. Resident unemployment rose to 3 percent, yet employment still grew by 27,700.
APAC Briefing7 min read