Sustainable consumption continues to gain traction despite ongoing challenges such as inflation, jobs, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 

As 2023 begins, the global job market remains uncertain due to economic concerns, but there is some optimism among Southeast Asians.  We predict the key job trends likely to emerge this year.

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As AI technology, such as ChatGPT and similar natural language processing (NLP) systems, continue to evolve, it raises the question of whether these technologies will eventually replace human workers and make many current roles redundant.

Governments will need to be proactive trying to rein in inflation, provide job opportunities, and manage rising costs of living as we enter 2023.  

Everyone loves to play The Oracle, especially in these times of uncertainty and unpredictability. So, what do over 9,000 Southeast Asians across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam feel about what’s coming in 2023?

As we usher in a new year, it is worth recapping which 2022 news stories stuck with us the most.