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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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Artificial Intelligence, AI, Consumer Sentiment, Digital Economy Guest User Artificial Intelligence, AI, Consumer Sentiment, Digital Economy Guest User

Six Takeaways from Sumsub APAC Multiverse 2026 on Governing Agentic AI

At Sumsub APAC Multiverse 2026, Blackbox Research joined Sumsub, the Singapore FinTech Association and Visa to examine how organisations across Asia Pacific are governing agentic AI. Six lessons stood out: traceability is lagging autonomy, Singapore’s lower benchmark score may reflect greater rigour, commercial pressure is accelerating governance, agentic payments will scale cautiously, “Know Your Agent” is emerging, and accountability must be shared across the enterprise.

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Tourism, Southeast Asia Guest User Tourism, Southeast Asia Guest User

Rebound of Chinese Tourism in SE Asia: The Impact of Visa-Free Travel Arrangements

Across SE Asia, Singapore is currently leading the race to attract Chinese tourists. And it’s not just the lure of visa free travel – its emphasis on safety and cultural offerings that are both contemporary and aim to hit the right sweet spot for tourists makes it well positioned to build on its success going forwards.

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