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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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Singapore’s Economy Is Growing. So Why Does Getting Ahead Feel Harder?

Singapore’s economy continues to grow strongly, yet household optimism is retreating as living costs and career uncertainty weigh on confidence. Blackbox Research’s Q3 2026 SensingSG findings reveal why national progress and personal financial security can diverge, with people in their forties feeling particular pressure. The challenge for government and business is to make growth translate into affordable daily life, credible career opportunities and a fairer sense of progress.

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SensingSG Q2 2026 Briefing: Economic Rebound Underway, But Yet to Reach Every Household

Singapore’s economic sentiment rebounded in Q2 2026 (July 2026), but cost-of-living pressure continues to shape household confidence and spending. SensingSG findings show why policymakers must look beyond headline recovery to the lived experience of different households, while businesses should prepare for consumers who feel more optimistic about the future but remain highly disciplined about price and value.

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SensingSG Q2 2026 Special Report: Singapore Welcomes AI, Even as Tech Fatigue Sets In

Singaporeans increasingly value AI in their personal lives, yet remain concerned about digital fatigue, career disruption and the unequal distribution of productivity gains. SensingSG Q2 2026 findings show that lasting support for AI will depend on stronger workforce protections, transparent job redesign and a clearer employment bargain between government, businesses and workers.

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