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A new study reveals that digital and AI skills are becoming essential across Asia-Pacific labor markets, with over 85% of jobs requiring some digital proficiency and advanced digital skills offering wage premiums up to 26%.

Asia-Pacific, Australia, India, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore

Who
Asian Development Bank (ADB), Indeed, Erasmus University Rotterdam
What
A new study reveals that digital and AI skills are becoming essential across Asia-Pacific labor markets, with over 85% of jobs requiring some digital proficiency and advanced digital skills offering wage premiums up to 26%.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:52:12 GMT · 2h 43m ago
Where
Asia-Pacific, Australia, India, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore ·
Why
The surge in demand for digital and AI skills is driven by widespread digitalization and the emergence of generative AI technologies, impacting various occupations beyond traditional tech sectors.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The increasing necessity of digital and AI skills across the Asia-Pacific labor market creates significant opportunities for economies that invest in education and reskilling, enhancing productivity and competitiveness, while posing risks for those that fail to adapt through talent shortages and economic stagnation. Workers with advanced digital skills can expect significantly higher wages.

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    A new study by ADB, Indeed, and Erasmus University Rotterdam found that digital and AI skills are becoming essential across Asia-Pacific labor markets, with over 85% of jobs requiring some level of digital proficiency.
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