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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.
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Trust in AI: Singapore’s Blueprint for Addressing AI Anxiety in Southeast Asia
As AI becomes more prevalent across sectors, robust governance is essential. Singapore's Model AI Governance Framework leads the way, addressing key concerns from accountability to security. Explore how this framework aligns with regional perceptions and what it means for the future of AI in Southeast Asia.
Bridging the Perception Gap: Singapore's Positive Outlook on AI Governance
Discover how Singapore's pioneering AI Governance Framework leads the way in shaping the future of AI technology and governance standards across Southeast Asia, as we shed light on its role in fostering trust and setting regional benchmarks.
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.
Feel-Good Factor Returns in Singapore Amid Economic and Leadership Shifts
Explore our recent SensingSG findings, highlighting a notable upswing in positivity prevailing throughout Singapore amid economic and leadership transitions. Discover key insights into community sentiment, personal finances, and governance perceptions, shaping the nation's trajectory.
Microsoft Doubles Down on AI in Southeast Asia: Upskilling Millions for the Future
Microsoft's ambitious plan is set to transform the workforce landscape in ASEAN by focusing on four key areas: creating an inclusive, AI-ready workforce, bridging the cybersecurity talent gap, enhancing AI skills among developers, and empowering non-profit organisations to leverage AI for social impact.
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.
Service and Jobs Transformation Leadership Programme
Blackbox Research CEO David Black explores how changing consumer needs, a dynamic workforce, and the rise of AI are impacting the food and retail industries. He offers a three-pronged approach for businesses to adapt and thrive: integrate technology, empower employees, and adopt agile job redesign.
Financial Services Online: Why Do Consumers Think Banks are Safer than Insurers?
For most people, financial services have become an almost exclusively digital domain, with fewer and fewer consumers banking over phone calls or visiting an actual office. This does raise a question, however, as to what we feel safer doing. Which tasks and functions create more stress than others?
Navigating the Digital Landscape: How Southeast Asians Live with Tech and Finances
To explore the current state of trust and safety concerns among Southeast Asian consumers regarding online financial services and AI, we spoke to over 3,000 respondents across Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
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.
HorizonASEAN: How Are Southeast Asians Envisaging the Future?
How are Southeast Asians envisaging the future? This commentary explains how and why Blackbox conceived of the HorizonASEAN polling mechanism to help decision makers figure out the answer that exact question.
Top 10 Ways Southeast Asians Manage Their Health
In our first study of 2024, we found that people in the region have a nuanced relationship with their health, which can differ significantly depending on age and nationality.