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  1. Aon plc is expanding its business operations into Indonesia within the broader Southeast Asia region.

Aon plc projects salary increases across Southeast Asia for 2027

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Aon plc released its 2026 Salary Increase and Turnover Study for Southeast Asia, projecting that organizations across the region will budget for salary increases of 5.2% in 2027, up from 5% in 2026. The study noted that persistent inflation and ongoing skill shortages are directing investments toward specific roles and skills.

From sina.com.hk

Why it matters

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The projections indicate significant variation in labor costs across the region, with Indonesia and Vietnam expected to record the highest salary increases at 5.5% and 6.7% respectively. These figures reflect differing economic conditions and labor market dynamics in various sectors.

Aon plc is expanding its business operations into Indonesia within the broader Southeast Asia region.

From sina.com.hk

Who's involved

  • Aon plcGlobal professional services firm that conducted the salary increase study.
  • IndonesiaCountry projected to have one of the highest salary increases in the region (5.5%).
  • SingaporeCountry projected to see a 4.8% salary increase in the retail and hospitality industry.
  • MalaysiaCountry projected to see a 5.2% salary increase in the life sciences and medical devices industry.
  • VietnamCountry projected to have the highest salary increase in the region (6.7%).

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SingaporeSpeculative

    Businesses in Singapore might face increased labor costs in the retail and hospitality industry due to the projected 4.8% salary increase.

  • MalaysiaSpeculative

    Companies in Malaysia might see rising operational costs in the life sciences and medical devices industry, with a projected 5.2% salary increase.

  • VietnamSpeculative

    Organizations in Vietnam could face higher hiring costs, as the country is projected to record a 6.7% salary increase.

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