Although two thirds of Malaysians expect a better year in 2023 than the last year, the expectations are not matching the optimism ahead of 2022, one year ago. The same trend is present both among Asian peers and in the West
EPF & Petronas remain the most trusted entities in Malaysia. Nestlé, PLUS and Petron are all new entries into the top five in 2022.
Have we reached peak inflation? Although still the top concern, worry about inflation falls for the first time in two and a half years.
People across 36 countries place (some of the) fault for the cost of living at the feet of politicians, but also realize there are larger factors at play.
Following a very challenging couple of years in 2020 and 2021, many people around the world feel 2022 has been a little better. However, uncertainty about both short- and longer-term futures prevails. Global citizens are struggling to be optimistic about 2023 as most express concern about the state of the economy, the environment and world security.
In five infographics, we break down how inflation, the invasion of Ukraine, layoffs, and the pandemic, have people around the world feeling anxious going into the end-of-year shopping season.
Purchasing power is now the key priority on a global level. Despite the importance they attribute to the climate and extreme weather events, people are less inclined to become involved and are more dubious as to the human origins of the phenomenon.
Trends suggest elections have a dampening effect on anti-establishment feeling.
New Ipsos research conducted by Ipsos.digital and Synthesio looks at this year’s holiday shopping trends, spending habits, and gift wish lists.
A new 36-country survey for the World Economic Forum finds a growing number of people think unemployment will rise next year