Explore the evolving landscape of same-sex marriage support across Southeast Asia in our latest ASEANScan study. With Thailand leading the way, discover how cultural shifts and legislative changes are shaping public opinion in a region traditionally seen as conservative. From Vietnam's growing openness to Singapore's cautious progress, delve into the complexities and future prospects for LGBTQIA+ rights across ASEAN.

As Southeast Asia's economies evolve, understanding economic sentiment and cost-of-living adjustments is crucial. We surveyed over 3,000 people in Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Our Blackbox-CINT ASEANScan reveals key patterns in economic outlook and consumer behavior. This article explores how perceptions of financial conditions and rising living costs are impacting the region.

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.

What is Singapore’s current position as it settles into 2024? With persistent economic challenges and political change, we decode what lies ahead for it.

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.

Governments will need to be proactive trying to rein in inflation, provide job opportunities, and manage rising costs of living as we enter 2023.  

Everyone loves to play The Oracle, especially in these times of uncertainty and unpredictability. So, what do over 9,000 Southeast Asians across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam feel about what’s coming in 2023?