As a long-time observer of the Singapore community, Blackbox has collected and distilled much contemporary data that helps elucidate Singaporean sentiment as the city-state embarks on what promises to be...

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...

Why online citizen interactions with Government are becoming ever more important Digital government is no longer a novelty for policy makers and government administrators. The transition of traditional interactions (i.e. in...

[Cover Image by Ronald Lim] News outlets, conversations on the streets, and discussions in meeting rooms all have one thing in common today: soaring prices. Inflationary pressures have impacted virtually...

In a divided world fraught with uncertainty, Singapore—hitherto a largely neutral yet consistently principled observer—is increasingly comfortable voicing its opinions on global matters and even acting appropriately when it matters....

Many concerns occupy Singaporeans' minds in this phase of 'The Big Reset'. Coupled with cost of living, inflation is among the top two issues for citizens today. Even globally, 34%...

Ease of access to government agencies has always been a pain point across the world. Slow and technologically weak digital platforms have for years limited citizen interactions, reducing its contact...

Image credit: Yahoo News Singapore The People’s Action Party’s (PAP) recent announcement of Lawrence Wong as its next leader (thus designating him as the next PM-in-waiting) marks a watershed moment for...

Image credit: Ng Chee Khern; www.csc.gov.sg Decades before the word digitalisation became a buzzword, Singapore had already embarked upon a digital government journey—with the National Computerisation Programme that was rolled...