Reeracoen Group x Rakuten Insight survey shows Singapore businesses are investing in AI and targeted hiring to build future-ready workforces
SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singaporean businesses are strengthening workforce capability through targeted hiring and increased investment in AI and technology, according to The Great Restructuring: ASEAN Consumer & Business Pulse Survey 2026, published by Reeracoen Group in partnership with Rakuten Insight.
Among the subset of Singapore businesses reporting improving revenue, 52% continue to hire selectively while 23% are expanding headcount, suggesting organisations are prioritising critical capabilities and long-term productivity as they prepare for future growth. Singapore also recorded the highest proportion of businesses identifying AI and technology as a growth opportunity among the six ASEAN markets surveyed.
Striking a Balance: Businesses Combine Selective Hiring with Investment in AI, Technology and Operational Capabilities
With Singaporean businesses adopting a more strategic approach to growth and workforce planning, selective hiring remains the dominant hiring stance at 32%, as employers focus on building the capabilities needed for future growth.
"Today's hiring environment is no longer about filling vacancies quickly. Employers are becoming more deliberate in identifying the capabilities they need to support long-term business priorities. Organisations that clearly define critical roles and invest in workforce capability will be better positioned to attract and retain the right talent," said Shoichi Sunaga, Branch Manager, Reeracoen Singapore.
Singapore leads the six markets surveyed in AI and technology investment intent, with 33% of businesses citing AI and technology as a top growth opportunity. Operational efficiency (40%) and supply chain diversification (26%) are also key priorities, reflecting how technology, workforce and business strategies are increasingly shaped by digitalisation.
"What stands out in Singapore is how businesses are balancing a measured outlook with continued investment in future capabilities. The strong focus on AI, technology and operational efficiency suggests that businesses are not simply responding to uncertainty, but actively positioning themselves for longer-term growth," said Cheryl Ng, Country Director, Singapore, Rakuten Insight.
Strategic Pragmatists: A Selective Labour Market That Values Stability
Just 13% of Singapore-based workers surveyed indicated that they are interested in a career change, the lowest in the ASEAN region. This figure suggests a workforce that values stability and is selective when it comes to job hunting. Of the comparatively small proportion of Singapore-based respondents considering a career change, 32% cite AI and automation as their primary motivator — the second-highest proportion among the six markets surveyed, behind Vietnam (39%).
As a nation of strategic pragmatists, consumers surveyed in Singapore are prioritising financial resilience, with saving emerging as the top financial response (59%).
For the full six-market findings, including country-by-country profiles and a Leadership Playbook of eight strategic priorities for regional expansion, download The Great Restructuring: ASEAN Consumer & Business Pulse Survey 2026.
Download the report at:
https://www.reeracoen.sg/en/events/client-the-great-restructuring-ASEAN-consumer-business-pulse-survey-2026?utm_source=sg_pr&utm_medium=cta&utm_id=asean-whitepaper-2026
About Reeracoen Group
Reeracoen is a leading Asia-based recruitment and HR solutions group, connecting talent with forward-thinking organisations across the region. With 9 offices across 6 major Asian markets, Reeracoen combines deep local market expertise with cross-border recruitment capabilities to support sustainable business growth.
Beyond recruitment, Reeracoen provides market intelligence, workforce insights, salary research, and employer advisory services, helping organisations make informed talent and business decisions in an evolving regional economy.
Reeracoen's commitment to service excellence has been recognised through multiple industry awards, including Best Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Agency (2025, 2026), Client Service Excellence Award (2026), Best International Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Agency (2024), and Best Executive Recruitment Agency (2024).
For more information, visit www.reeracoen.sg.
About Rakuten Insight
Rakuten Insight, Inc. is a wholly-owned online market research subsidiary of Rakuten Group, Inc., a global leader in internet services headquartered in Tokyo.
Established in 1997 as AIP Corporation and integrated into the Rakuten Group in 2014, Rakuten Insight operates a research panel focused on 12 major Asian markets and the United States, with a panel network spanning 60 countries and regions.
With offices in 11 countries and regions, the company provides market research for more than 500 leading companies worldwide. Rakuten Insight Singapore serves as a regional hub providing multi-lingual and multi-functional operational support for clients across Southeast Asia.
For more information, visit https://insight.rakuten.com.
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Singapore Employers Adopt More Strategic Hiring as Business Priorities Evolve, New ASEAN Survey Finds
Singapore Employers Adopt More Strategic Hiring as Business Priorities Evolve, New ASEAN Survey Finds
SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Shenzhen VILVA Electronics Co., Ltd. (VILVA), a specialist manufacturer of load banks and power testing equipment, is actively expanding its global distributor network and seeking long-term partnerships with companies that have industry experience and local market resources. With diversified product lines, independent R&D capabilities for core components, and custom solution development capabilities, VILVA meets testing requirements in the new energy, power electronics, and data center sectors. The company also provides distributors with marketing, technical, and after-sales support to help partners expand into international markets.
Full Range of Load Banks and Power Testing Solutions
VILVA offers load banks spanning kVA to MVA power ratings, including AC, DC, RLC, RL, RC, and RCD types, with air-cooled, liquid-cooled, rack-mounted, portable, and containerized designs.
Beyond load banks, VILVA supplies EV charger testing and burn-in equipment, PV inverter and energy-storage inverter testing equipment, and UPS testing equipment, serving testing needs in the new energy, power electronics, and data center sectors.
To address varying testing requirements and production workflows, VILVA offers standard models and customized solutions. These help clients select equipment suited to their device specifications, testing conditions, and site environment.
Proprietary R&D and Strict Quality Control
VILVA holds more than 200 patents, with R&D staff accounting for about 50% of its workforce, and uses components from Siemens, Schneider Electric, and ABB to support product development and customized project implementation.
VILVA uses self-developed alloy power resistors as core components, which help mitigate red-hot and overheating issues during load bank operation and improve equipment stability and reliability. The equipment supports islanding protection, non-linear load simulation, and regenerative energy feedback, meeting diverse power testing needs while reducing testing energy consumption. For control and data management, it supports local touchscreen, mobile app, and host-computer remote control. It can connect to MES systems, making it easier to integrate into digital production lines and improving coordination between equipment management and production testing.
VILVA has obtained ISO quality management system certification, while its products are certified to CE, UL, and CQC standards, underscoring the company's commitment to product quality and manufacturing standards. For data center applications, VILVA offers testing solutions compliant with GB 50174, supports T3/T4 certification, and can provide CMA/CNAS test reports to meet project testing, verification, and compliance assessment requirements.
Reference Projects and International Client Recognition
VILVA has more than 16 years of experience in the industry and has served over 5,220 clients, with annual sales exceeding 10,000 units. The company has five subsidiaries, two representative offices, and a distributor network, and has established a 24-hour technical service system to ensure product delivery and customer support. VILVA has established partnerships with several Fortune Global 500 companies.
A critical power innovation laboratory project for a Fortune Global 500 company illustrates VILVA's customized testing capabilities. The project was designed for R&D and certification testing of megawatt-scale critical power and energy storage products, placing stringent requirements on high-power load simulation, compatibility across multiple test scenarios, and project implementation coordination.
To meet these requirements, VILVA supplied customized high-power load equipment, multi-mode load simulation solutions, and project implementation assistance. After the project was successfully completed and put into operation, the load systems delivered by VILVA contributed to the laboratory's R&D testing. The client sent VILVA a formal letter of appreciation for its product performance and project service, further strengthening the partnership between the two sides.
Global Distributor Recruitment and Partner Support
VILVA is actively expanding its global market presence and recruiting distributors with industry experience, local customer networks, and market development capabilities. It offers two distributorship models, city-level and national-level, to meet the business development needs of different markets.
Under its current distributor policy, city-level distributors receive a 20% discount on products and national-level distributors a 30% discount. Partners earn a 2% rebate after meeting agreed sales targets and, subject to the agreement, can earn an additional rebate of up to 5% for exceeding them. National-level distributors may also receive exclusive rights in their respective territories under the agreement.
To help distributors develop local markets, VILVA provides multilingual promotional materials, brand promotion support, and free product training, and provides national-level distributors with a dedicated technical team. It also offers remote technical guidance, product warranty coverage, and logistics assistance, and may help distributors maintain safety stock for selected fast-selling models on a case-by-case basis.
VILVA will continue to strengthen its distributor support program, helping partners grow their local business and enhance their market competitiveness. Together with its global distributors, the company aims to further expand the market coverage of its power testing equipment and related solutions and advance cooperation with customers in new energy and related industrial sectors. Specific distributor entitlements and cooperation terms are subject to the formal agreement.
About VILVA
Shenzhen VILVA Electronics Co., Ltd. (VILVA) is a power testing equipment and load bank manufacturer integrating R&D, manufacturing, and sales. Its main products include AC and DC load banks, RLC load banks, liquid-cooled load banks, and rack-mounted load banks, as well as EV charger testing and burn-in equipment, PV and energy-storage inverter testing equipment, and UPS testing equipment. The company provides standard and customized power testing solutions for clients worldwide. Guided by its vision to become a leader in automated testing and burn-in for new energy products, VILVA is continuing to expand its global distributor network and seek long-term partnerships with more overseas partners.
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Email: sales@vilva.net
Website: https://www.vilva.net/
Tel: +86 18128682585
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VILVA Expands Global Distributor Network for Advanced Load Banks and Power Testing Equipment
