Vital insights, signature perspectives.

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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Navigating the Year of the Horse: 8 Signals Reshaping Singapore’s Communication Landscape in 2026

Is your strategy ready for the "Year of the Horse"? Blackbox CEO David Black identifies eight signals reshaping Singapore's communications landscape—from Chinese brand dominance and AI disruption to healthcare anxieties and PR-IR convergence. The mandate: transform from message carrier to strategic interpreter in 2026.

David B 5/3/24 David B 5/3/24

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.

David B 4/30/24 David B 4/30/24

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.

Guest User 4/29/24 Guest User 4/29/24

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.

Blackbox Research Report - 'Healthy, Wealthy, Wise' Cracking the Code to a Good Life infographic

Keep your finger on the pulse of Asia - Blackbox Research