SensingSG’s Q1 2026 data shows that Singaporeans continue to back the country’s overall direction, with 89% saying it is on the right track. Yet beneath that headline resilience, household sentiment is weakening fast. Economic pessimism has doubled in a single quarter, personal finance confidence has slipped to a two-year low, and the impact of global price shocks is beginning to register more sharply in daily life.

As scams surge, how is Singapore responding — and is it working?

Scams and cybercrime are rising worldwide, and Singapore has not been spared. In 2024, public satisfaction with the government’s handling of scams rose to 72% — a significant increase from just 54% the year before. Our latest article explores what’s driving this shift in public sentiment, from landmark legislation to stronger enforcement, and whether these efforts are enough to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated scams and uphold increased public trust.

Singapore is positioning itself as a major player in the crypto space, but beneath the surface, public sentiment is far from unanimous. While infrastructure and regulation are advancing, many Singaporeans remain wary of crypto’s risks. In our latest research, we uncover who's really investing — and why so many are still holding back. Read on to explore the interesting divides and what they reveal about the future of crypto in Singapore.

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?

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.

This article takes a look at the top choices and factors that make some careers so appealing for the youth in Southeast Asia, zoning in on the responses to our question of what the hottest two career options are for young people today.

Our recent survey of over 9,000 respondents across six key ASEAN economies — Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia — reveals interesting insights into how Southeast Asians perceive and pursue their financial aspirations.

It should be no surprise that cost is the key theme of Budget 2023. With overall inflation rising to 6.6% year on year in January 2023, Singaporeans have noticed the rising prices for virtually everything.

Governments will need to be proactive trying to rein in inflation, provide job opportunities, and manage rising costs of living as we enter 2023.