Posts by NRISG

With inflation rising beyond the government’s targets, the cost of living in the Philippines, particularly in major cities, has steadily increased, giving rise to notable challenges on the finances of Filipinos. In this study, NRI Manila Branch sought to understand how inflation has influenced the consumption, savings, debt, and investment (more…)

In January 2023, Nomura Research Institute Singapore conducted a survey in six ASEAN countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) to identify the lifestyles of consumers in the ASEAN region. The survey focused on the three themes of ‘Work’, ‘Housing & Shopping’, and ‘Travel & Entertainment’, while analysing and extracting (more…)

The Philippines has maintained one of the highest GDP growth rates among ASEAN countries and has been recovering from the pandemic. In this this article, NRI Manila’s consultant, Hiromu Matsuoka focuses on the manufacturing sector, one of the key industries generating economic growth and employment, and considers the keys and (more…)

野村総研シンガポールオフィスでは、2023年1月にASEANの消費者のライフスタイルを明らかにすべくASEAN6カ国でのアンケート調査を実施した。このアンケートは、「働く」・「暮らす」・「楽しむ」の3つをテーマとし、ASEANでの新規事業機会を分析及び導出を行った。 「働く」においては、今後働いていきたい業種やパフォーマンス評価で重視すべき指標が明らかになり、日本企業と他国企業の比較も行っている。「暮らす」においては、今後の住環境における意見や生活に必要なアイテムとその購入場所、更にはそれらのアイテムにおける日本製品への評価を調査した。 「楽しむ」においては、昨今、広がりを見せるスマートデバイスへのニーズや、今後行きたい旅行先など幅広い消費内容を調査。旅行先としての日本の魅力度が今なお高いことが確認された。 Contact Us To Download This Article (more…)

Organizations – big or small – find themselves at the cusp of transformation. From incremental revisions in policies and processes to major initiatives that change their businesses at the core. This global outlook report will look into how leaders can hit the refresh button and prepare for the challenges of (more…)

The skillsets to navigate the future are changing at an unprecedented pace. In this article, we will talk about some essential skills that will help us HR Professionals shape the future of work while keeping our competitive edge. Contact Us To Download This Article (more…)

As organizations continue to embrace Digitalization, there are Alternative and Effective ways to Upskill Employees. Denise talks about how Open and Distance learning continues to revolutionize education by addressing the individual needs of employees in terms of time, location, and resources, as essential factors in their upskilling. Watch out for (more…)

The Philippines has seen a remarkable surge in cryptocurrency adoption due to its tech-savvy population. In this article, NRI Manila’s Senior Business Analyst, Josh Co, delves into the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrencies in the country, analyzing the current state of adoption, challenges, opportunities, and future outlook of the industry. Contact (more…)

Personal luxury is gaining traction in the Philippines. Global luxury brands such as Celine, Bvlgari, and Fendi found their new homes in Makati, while resort casinos in Parañaque also host a few affluent brands. From 2018 to 2022, the personal luxury market in the Philippines experienced an annual growth of (more…)

JP Morgan’s acquisition of First Republic Bank’s assets for $10.6 billion last week (Reuters) marks the third bank failure in the US banking system, in the span of two months. Silicon Valley Bank was the first domino to fall, back on March 10. It was quickly followed by Signature Bank, (more…)