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Self-directed upskilling is accelerating innovation but exposing gaps across markets
SINGAPORE, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings from Agoda's AI Developer Report 2025 reveal that developers are teaching themselves AI faster than many companies can roll out AI training, fueling rapid skill growth across the region but exposing gaps in access, support, and structure.
AI is now a defining force in career growth and learning. Eighty-seven percent of developers have changed their learning or career priorities because of AI, and 62% believe it will create more opportunities than it replaces. Most are advancing on their own: 72% of developers are self-taught, while only 28% receive employer-led training.
As formal programs struggle to keep pace, peer learning has become a key pillar of AI education. More than half (52%) turn to online communities or open-source projects as their main learning platforms, driving a fast-moving culture of experimentation, collaboration, and shared growth.
However, this momentum is not evenly distributed. Developers in Singapore are nearly twice as likely as those in Vietnam to have access to formal AI training, and a 25-point confidence gap between senior and junior engineers shows how mentorship and structure can accelerate skill development and close experience gaps.
The fast pace of technological change also brings new pressure. 44% of developers worry about falling behind as AI evolves, while 58% now view AI proficiency as a baseline hiring requirement. The result is a workforce that is ambitious, adaptable, and learning faster than organizations can teach, but also uneven and under strain.
"Developers across the region view AI as a tool to accelerate their work, not a replacement for judgment and they're upskilling themselves faster than many organizations can respond," said Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda. "This self-driven momentum is a powerful strength, but to sustain it, companies must build systems of trust and accountability around them"
Agoda has invested in building these systems through programs that support both its engineering community and the broader tech ecosystem. The company runs internal AI hackathons where engineers experiment with emerging technologies, hosts regular tech talks and knowledge-sharing sessions to accelerate peer learning, and operates Tech Camp Day, a tech-focused social impact program that has empowered thousands of university and high school students across Thailand with essential skills. These initiatives reflect Agoda's commitment to upskilling local tech talent, fostering innovation, and investing in the communities where it operates.
The Agoda AI Developer Report 2025 draws on extensive input from developers across Southeast Asia and India, along with insights from leading regional companies such as Carousell, MoMo, Omise, and SCB 10x. It provides a comprehensive view of how AI is being adopted, integrated, and experienced across the region's developer ecosystem.
For more information and to download the free report, visit APAC developer report.
Self-directed upskilling is accelerating innovation but exposing gaps across markets
SINGAPORE, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New findings from Agoda's AI Developer Report 2025 reveal that developers are teaching themselves AI faster than many companies can roll out AI training, fueling rapid skill growth across the region but exposing gaps in access, support, and structure.
AI is now a defining force in career growth and learning. Eighty-seven percent of developers have changed their learning or career priorities because of AI, and 62% believe it will create more opportunities than it replaces. Most are advancing on their own: 72% of developers are self-taught, while only 28% receive employer-led training.
As formal programs struggle to keep pace, peer learning has become a key pillar of AI education. More than half (52%) turn to online communities or open-source projects as their main learning platforms, driving a fast-moving culture of experimentation, collaboration, and shared growth.
However, this momentum is not evenly distributed. Developers in Singapore are nearly twice as likely as those in Vietnam to have access to formal AI training, and a 25-point confidence gap between senior and junior engineers shows how mentorship and structure can accelerate skill development and close experience gaps.
The fast pace of technological change also brings new pressure. 44% of developers worry about falling behind as AI evolves, while 58% now view AI proficiency as a baseline hiring requirement. The result is a workforce that is ambitious, adaptable, and learning faster than organizations can teach, but also uneven and under strain.
"Developers across the region view AI as a tool to accelerate their work, not a replacement for judgment and they're upskilling themselves faster than many organizations can respond," said Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda. "This self-driven momentum is a powerful strength, but to sustain it, companies must build systems of trust and accountability around them"
Agoda has invested in building these systems through programs that support both its engineering community and the broader tech ecosystem. The company runs internal AI hackathons where engineers experiment with emerging technologies, hosts regular tech talks and knowledge-sharing sessions to accelerate peer learning, and operates Tech Camp Day, a tech-focused social impact program that has empowered thousands of university and high school students across Thailand with essential skills. These initiatives reflect Agoda's commitment to upskilling local tech talent, fostering innovation, and investing in the communities where it operates.
The Agoda AI Developer Report 2025 draws on extensive input from developers across Southeast Asia and India, along with insights from leading regional companies such as Carousell, MoMo, Omise, and SCB 10x. It provides a comprehensive view of how AI is being adopted, integrated, and experienced across the region's developer ecosystem.
For more information and to download the free report, visit APAC developer report.
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Developers in Southeast Asia and India are teaching themselves AI, according to new Agoda report
Developers in Southeast Asia and India are teaching themselves AI, according to new Agoda report
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025–26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Auto PLI Scheme and has achieved certification across multiple platforms.
"FY 2025–26 is a defining year for EKA Mobility. We are not only scaling volumes but also expanding our manufacturing footprint by adding a new plant recently and increasing our planned annual capacity to 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs. With the widest range of fully homologated, born-electric platforms from last-mile to long-haul, we are uniquely positioned as a full-stack EV company. Our growth across electric buses, small commercial vehicles, and now trucks validates both market demand and our execution capability.
India's transition to clean commercial mobility is accelerating, and EKA is at the forefront driving this shift at scale, with technology, innovation, and global ambition."
— Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility
Strong Business Momentum Across Segments
- Electric Bus Leadership:
Secured wins under PM e-Bus Sewa and PM E-DRIVE; deployed vehicles across 15+ states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi - SCV Breakout Year:
Strong uptake of 3S & 6S passenger vehicles and 3W cargo platforms, accelerating last-mile mobility adoption - Electric Trucks:
New Growth Engine: Entry into heavy-duty trucks contributing to growth and expanding presence in logistics electrification - Hydrogen Fuel Cell:
Deployed a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport with KPIT Technologies and BPCL; plans to deploy 15 more buses
Key Highlights:
Global Expansion:
- Commenced electric bus deployments in Africa
- Partnership with Kerchanshe Group for CKD assembly and distribution
- Agreement with NBFI Capital for manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing Scale-Up:
- Two Pune facilities operational; Pithampur plant to be operational shortly
- Planned annual capacity: 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs
Retail Network:
- Expanded dealership network; plans to add 120 dealerships in FY27
Order Book Visibility:
- 6,000+ confirmed e-buses to be delivered over the next two years
About EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility is a Pune-based electric vehicle and technology company focused on transforming India's commercial mobility landscape. With a portfolio spanning electric buses, electric trucks, and small commercial vehicles, EKA combines electric vehicle manufacturing with proprietary AI-powered fleet technology to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
EKA Mobility is backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), VDL Groep (Netherlands), Pinnacle Industries Limited, Enam Holdings and the NIIF India-Japan Fund as equity and strategic partners and has expanded its footprint to markets in East Africa, South Africa, and Australia.
To know more about the company, kindly visit: https://ekamobility.com
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EKA Mobility Achieves 5x Volume Growth
