Vijay Eswaran argues that effective leadership today requires rediscovering the discipline of engagement. In this article, he emphasises the need for leaders to move beyond surface-level communication and actively engage through listening, dialogue, and thoughtful action. He highlights engagement as a critical leadership skill for building trust, navigating complexity, and leading organisations with clarity and…
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In his commentary on the future of work, Vijay Eswaran explains why Southeast Asia is well positioned to lead inclusive, technology-driven workforce transformation, arguing that AI and automation should be used to redesign tasks rather than replace people. Drawing on insights from the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, he highlights augmentation-first roles, practical…
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Vijay Eswaran reflects on why progress must be measured by humanity, not just economic outcomes. He underscores the importance of dialogue, empathy, and listening as critical leadership skills, calling on leaders to place people and dignity at the heart of decision-making to build more resilient and inclusive societies.
In this article, Vijay Eswaran examines ASEAN’s next strategic test as shifting global power dynamics and renewed trade tensions reshape the international landscape. He highlights how disunity and short-term, survival-driven responses risk weakening the region’s collective influence, and argues that deeper cooperation, financial resilience, and coordinated diplomacy are now essential for ASEAN to protect its…
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