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We are passionate observers and analysts of the trends shaping Asia. We frequently engage communities across the region for real-time insights and publish our perspectives prolifically.
You can find out what matters to Southeast Asia with ASEANScan, explore contemporary community insights on SensingSG, and stay informed with our fresh perspectives via our blog below.
Category
- Aging Societies 1
- Artificial Intelligence 8
- Budget 1
- Budget 2024 1
- Career 5
- Citizen Experience 1
- Community Sentiment 7
- E-commerce 2
- Economy 5
- Education 5
- Employment 5
- Finance 4
- Healthcare 3
- HorizonASEAN 4
- Lifestyle 7
- Longevity Economy 1
- Media 3
- Mental Health 2
- Philosophy 3
- Politics 1
- SensingSG 5
- Society 6
- Sustainability 6
- Technology 11
- Travel 1
- Year in Review 1
Forever Young? How Singapore is Shaping up for the Longevity Economy
Aging societies are often associated with doom-and-gloom, but people are beginning to wake up to the opportunities the silver dollar brings. This commentary gives a perspective on how the Singapore community views the longevity economy and how are businesses and the government are shaping up in anticipation of it.
HorizonASEAN: How Are Southeast Asians Envisaging the Future?
How are Southeast Asians envisaging the future? This commentary explains how and why Blackbox conceived of the HorizonASEAN polling mechanism to help decision makers figure out the answer that exact question.
Top 10 Ways Southeast Asians Manage Their Health
In our first study of 2024, we found that people in the region have a nuanced relationship with their health, which can differ significantly depending on age and nationality.
Behind the Checkout: Understanding the Preferences and Patterns of Southeast Asian Consumers
Deciphering Southeast Asian shopping habits requires a nuanced understanding of cultural intricacies, evolving consumer preferences, and the digital landscape's transformative power. We weigh in.
Measuring What Matters to Southeast Asia: Introducing HorizonASEAN
Our HorizonASEAN report measures what matters most to Southeast Asians and is an important resource for stakeholders looking to navigate the shifting landscapes of the ASEAN economies.
Fleeing the Nest: Why More Young Singaporeans Are Choosing to Rent
More young couples and even singles are opting to rent their own place, breaking away from the multi-generational household model that has long been the norm. We delve into the reasons for this and possible implications for Singapore.
The Next Chapter for SkillsFuture: Budget 2024’s Attempt to Redefine Skills Development
We explore what Singaporeans across demographics feel about Budget 2024’s SkillsFuture announcements.
Beyond Automation: Thriving in the Era of Human-AI Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining our relationship with technology but it won’t replace us - find out why.
SensingSG: What Matters to Singapore (Wave #2; Feb 2024)
SensingSG is a unique, innovative community insights platform that tracks the sentiments of Singaporeans through quarterly surveys. The insights described in this article relate to the most recent data wave of SensingSG, with the fieldwork carried out between 26 Jan and 7 Feb 2024
Generative AI: Excitement and Uncertainty Collide in a Landscape of Challenges
Has unprecedented consumer demand for Generative AI been met with the same pace of evolution within the business landscape? We find out.
The Singapore Agenda in 2024: A Year of Transition
What is Singapore’s current position as it settles into 2024? With persistent economic challenges and political change, we decode what lies ahead for it.
Year in Review: Snapshot of Singaporean Sentiments in 2023
We conducted our annual survey within the Singaporean community to find out who and what made the news in 2023 and why, and what's in store for 2024.
