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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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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.
Beyond Automation: Thriving in the Era of Human-AI Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries and redefining our relationship with technology but it won’t replace us - find out why.
Generative AI: Excitement and Uncertainty Collide in a Landscape of Challenges
Has unprecedented consumer demand for Generative AI been met with the same pace of evolution within the business landscape? We find out.
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.
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.
From Print to Pixels: Understanding Media Consumption Preferences in Southeast Asia
In this era of unprecedented technological advancements, the media landscape has been significantly transformed, with the emergence of digital platforms increasingly challenging the dominance of traditional media.
With Great Tech Comes Great Sustainability (Challenges)
The use of AI has a significant impact on the environment, particularly in terms of energy consumption and carbon emissions. We elaborate on this topic.
The Big AI Takeover: What Jobs Are Most at Risk of Being Automated?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have a lasting impact on the way we work, and how we choose to respond will make all the difference.
AI Going Rogue: Is Greater Regulation the Answer?
While AI is expected to have a high degree of predictability, the truth is that in some situations, it does not. We shed light on this.
GPT-4 Is Here: What Now? What Next?
In November 2022, OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that has been used by many writers, programmers, lawyers, and scientists among other curious people. We predict what may come next.
