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.

SensingSG Q32024: Riding a Wave of Optimism

SensingSG is back with its Q32024 data wave, having conducted fieldwork in the final week of September, and we find that the optimistic vibes we saw in Q2 have continued unabated, especially in relation to economic sentiment. Elsewhere, we see the Good Governance Meter stay steady overall, albeit with some shifts on individual issues, while our Media Monitor surprisingly finds that the trial and imprisonment of a former Cabinet Minister raised barely a shrug.

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Singapore in Transition: Navigating Workplace Evolution, Leadership Renewal, and Changes in Citizen Expectations 

Explore the highlights from SensingSG Connect: Singapore in Transition, where experts discussed Singapore's evolving workplace, leadership changes, and shifting citizen expectations. Discover how data and public sentiment are driving policy and business decisions in Singapore.

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The Transition Begins: What Lies Ahead for Singapore’s New 4G Leadership?

As Singapore solidifies its position as Asia's top financial center, the new administration under PM Lawrence Wong must address challenges such as rising wealth, an aging population, and slower economic growth. Discover how Singaporeans feel about the leadership transition and what they consider essential for the future.

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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.

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