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Regional offices across Asia could see bulk of job cuts as MNCs adopt AI
AI-driven efficiencies threaten jobs in regional centres especially middle managers.
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Regional hubs are undoubtedly more vulnerable to layoffs arising from artificial intelligence.
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Xu Le
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When Amazon announced 14,000 job cuts across its global offices, including in Singapore, it echoed similar moves by Microsoft and TikTok earlier in 2025 and signalled a broader restructuring driven by rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
Official explanations vary, but the underlying message is clear. The global corporate footprint that once justified large regional teams is being redrawn by technology.
