Public opinion

The second edition of our digest brings together Ipsos’ latest research on coronavirus and draws on our surveys, social media monitoring and analysis from our teams around the world.

Singaporeans are confident in the Government amidst fears of the COVID-19 outbreak. Strong show of support to PM Lee’s 12th March Update. – Ipsos report

Gender equality at work is still not achieved as nearly three in ten men (28%) around the world think it’s acceptable to tell jokes or stories of a sexual nature at work, according to a new global survey to mark International Women’s Day. By contrast, only 16% of women globally say such jokes or stories are acceptable.

In the lead up to the announcement of Singapore budget 2020 on 18th February 2020, Ipsos conducted a survey amongst a nationally representative sample of 913 Singapore citizens aged 18 to 64 years old to understand what their top concerns are.

The local insights collated in this paper highlight many perspectives and concerns faced by Indonesians, pointing towards a need for greater awareness and understanding about the burden and impact of the disease, as well as the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in preventing illness.

Ipsos' survey for the World Economic Forum shows widespread enthusiasm about the future in emerging markets contrasting with rampant pessimism in mature economies.

Consumer sentiment is up in South Africa, the U.S., Great Britain, Argentina and Japan, but falls in Poland, Turkey, Sweden, Israel and South Korea.

We live in an era where prevention in the form of vaccination is possible for many infectious diseases, including influenza. However, in over 200 years of vaccine existence, the only disease known to be eradicated is smallpox.

3 in 10 Singaporeans say they or someone close to them have experienced domestic abuse. Latest study uncovers perceptions of Singaporeans on Domestic Abuse