In a fragmenting world, Lee Kuan Yew’s principles have evolved from lived memory into Singapore’s "active DNA". While most citizens now view his legacy as more significant than a decade ago, this is not a slide into nostalgia or personality cults. Instead, Singaporeans are using LKY’s core virtues — foresight, meritocracy, and discipline — as a moral yardstick to scrutinize the performance of current leadership.

Drawing on original data from Blackbox’s SensingSG, this essay by David Black explores how LKY's "operating philosophy" serves as a global benchmark for governance.

Real-time data isn’t just faster research - it’s a fundamental shift in how brands make decisions. In today’s hyper-accelerated markets, yesterday’s insight is already a liability, consumer preferences shift overnight and competitive landscapes transform in real-time. Yet too many brands still rely on quarterly research studies that take weeks to analyze and months to implement – by which time the market has completely moved on.

Discover how real-time intelligence transforms reactive organizations into predictive powerhouses – and why in today's Southeast Asia, clarity beats volume and decisiveness beats delay.