Southeast Asia Connect
Named and dated developments across Southeast Asia.
Indonesia’s Manpower Ministry said it is working with Microsoft, Binus University and GreatNusa to expand AI-based and online job fairs, while strengthening artificial intelligence skills for job seekers.
KSSK said financial and monetary policies will remain solid and market-friendly during Bank Indonesia’s leadership transition, while Destry Damayanti serves as acting governor under existing law.
Keppel said six operational rigs will be divested to Keppel Offshore Fund in 2026 for about S$1.2 billion, while four additional rigs may be progressively completed and divested from 2027
The update is best read as the published signal itself rather than a broader outcome claim.
AG&P Industrial broke ground on an 85-hectare fabrication yard in Batangas, positioning the Philippines as a buildout base for energy, industrial and digital-infrastructure projects.
ICANN says the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy has reached its 10-year mark, highlighting the region’s need for trained policy, technical and governance talent.
IHH Healthcare is extending its Catalyst programme to North Asia, using its hospital network and operating teams to test healthcare innovations against clinical adoption needs.
Osome says the next wave of AI companies choosing Singapore will need faster incorporation, finance and compliance operations as the city competes for founder and platform activity.
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council said it is reorganising around six sector clusters and reconfiguring global resources to pursue high-growth emerging markets including Central Asia, the Middle East and North Africa.
Weichai’s Hanoi showcase is a market signal for Southeast Asia’s transport, logistics and industrial-equipment markets as suppliers test multiple routes beyond diesel-only powertrains.
FWD Singapore and Ascend Asia’s partnership gives a market signal on how insurers and advisory platforms are competing for customers, advisers and wealth-management flows.
Cognizant and Gulf Edge are positioning Thailand as a regional enterprise-AI market, combining systems-integration capability with Gulf’s digital infrastructure arm.