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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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Year in Review: Snapshot of Singaporean Sentiments in 2023
We conducted our annual survey within the Singaporean community to find out who and what made the news in 2023 and why, and what's in store for 2024.
Perspectives on Singapore's AI Evolution: A Strategic Shift for the Future
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform global economies and societies, and governments will need to be mindful, proactive, and innovative in their policymaking to ensure such transformative effects are effectively harnessed for the public good.
Highlights & Insights from SensingSG Connect
At our inaugural SensingSG Connect event, we welcomed over 50 guests to the Blackbox HQ to have an insightful dialogue about SensingSG, our pioneering research tool that provides a living window into contemporary community sentiment in Singapore.
Dollars Over Dreams? It’s a Material World for Gen Z Singaporeans
In the pursuit of happiness, the avenues chosen by different generations often reflect evolving societal values and personal priorities. The insights from our latest study, ‘Healthy, Wealthy, or Wise?’ provide a fascinating glimpse into these diverse perspectives.
The Currency of Happiness: Can Money Buy Joy?
We decode the age-old question: Can money truly bring us happiness? Our survey results throw up some surprises.
Ingredients of a Good Life: How do Southeast Asians Tackle the Pursuit of Happiness?
Our latest study delves into the hearts and minds of Southeast Asians to find out whether those in the region chase after wealth, prioritize intelligence, guard their health, seek solace in spirituality, or yearn for the warmth of love.
SensingSG: What Matters to Singapore
Our Sensing SG findings reveal that while the general mood in Singapore is confident, many Singaporeans are still feeling the full weight of economic pressures.
SensingSG: Insights into Digital Trust in Singapore
In this inaugural edition of SensingSG, we explored the issue of Digital Trust. Our findings reveal that cybersecurity and online safety is of acute concern to Singaporeans.
Smartphones in Education: Balancing Learning and Distraction
The integration of smartphones in education has sparked a lively debate: Are they valuable learning tools or distracting devices that hinder the learning process? We weigh in.
Southeast Asia’s Smartphone Scene: Perceptions and Patterns Unboxed
What are the smartphone habits of Southeast Asians? How do we perceive our digital companions, and what impact are smartphones having on us and our children? We find out.
Mental Health and the Workplace: The Toll of Unhappy Employees
As people navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives in today's ultra-competitive world, the workplace emerges as a critical arena where mental health battles are fought but not always won.
Money Can Buy Happiness? The Drivers of Mental Wellness in SE Asia
In a world where the boundaries between work, life, and finances continue to blur, the impact of economic factors on mental well-being becomes an increasingly relevant and pressing concern. We dig deeper into this.