Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has urged APEC economies to take proactive steps in preparing their workforces for the advancements in artificial intelligence. Speaking at a recent event, Wong emphasized the importance of reskilling, job redesign, and building trust in AI technologies, particularly in high-impact sectors such as finance. Wong highlighted the necessity for governments to lead these initiatives rather than leaving them to market forces. He also called for regional collaboration to ensure the equitable distribution of AI benefits and to foster open data flows that support innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.