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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.
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Financial Services Online: Why Do Consumers Think Banks are Safer than Insurers?
For most people, financial services have become an almost exclusively digital domain, with fewer and fewer consumers banking over phone calls or visiting an actual office. This does raise a question, however, as to what we feel safer doing. Which tasks and functions create more stress than others?
Navigating the Digital Landscape: How Southeast Asians Live with Tech and Finances
To explore the current state of trust and safety concerns among Southeast Asian consumers regarding online financial services and AI, we spoke to over 3,000 respondents across Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
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.