Elena Chow, Founder of ConnectOne, provides deep insights into Southeast Asia's evolving hiring landscape after three years. She discusses the shift from urgent hiring to strategic talent acquisition, highlighting Malaysia as a rising tech hub with a multilingual talent pool. The conversation touches on the impact of automation and AI on job functions, especially in Indonesia, where salary corrections are underway. Elena introduces her framework for identifying skills and industries that will thrive in the future, ensuring professionals remain competitive.