Links International’s 2026 Salary Guide: What the Human-AI Future Means for You offers in-depth insights into the evolving job market landscape across Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Mainland China.
The Human–AI Future is no longer emerging, it is actively reshaping how organisations hire, structure roles and plan their workforces. For business leaders and HR decisionmakers, AI is high on the Board agenda and companies are being driven to change their operating models to leverage AI and more flexible staffing models like using contractors rather than increase their permanent staff headcount.
Stay ahead of the curve with key salary trends and market insights to make informed decisions and drive strategic workforce planning in 2026 and beyond.
Highlights from our 2026 Salary Guide:
- In Banking & Finance, AI routine finance tasks (reconciliation, invoicing, reporting) continue, shifting demand toward advisory-focused and analytical roles.
- Singapore’s demand is shifting towards future-ready capabilities, with growing focus on green IT, sustainable data management and AI skills.
- The global biotech market is projected to reach USD 3.88 trillion by 2030, with APAC expected to see the fastest growth, supported by government initiatives and more favourable drug approval frameworks, particularly in China.
- Malaysia’s construction sector is set for steady growth, forecast to expand by an average of 4% annually from 2026 to 2029.
- Human skills in HR remain irreplaceable. Employee relations, well-being, leadership support and culture continue to matter, even as AI automates high-volume tasks such as screening, interview scheduling and data processing.
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