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Singapore's government is strategically deploying artificial intelligence to boost productivity and create quality employment opportunities, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced, while introducing new family support measures to address rising living costs and demographic challenges.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. positioned ASEAN as the Philippines' steadying force during geopolitical upheaval, underscoring the bloc's role in regional security and economic resilience while showcasing Manila's chairmanship initiatives.
Malaysia's government has authorised more than RM500 million in micro-financing to support over 30,000 entrepreneurs, part of broader efforts to strengthen small business resilience during economic challenges.