Singapore

As Singapore entered Phase Three of the country’s safe re-opening at the beginning of Q1 2021, social restrictions were loosened, leading to the resumption of previously-controlled activities such as returning to schools and offices, as well as…

The home seclusion trend resulting in increased time spent indoors due to the pandemic has led to an increase in uptake in weight management products, in particular meal replacement in Singapore. According to Euromonitor International’s Health and…

As a result of home seclusion and increased time spent indoors due to the pandemic, there has been increasing prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in Singapore as consumers experience reduced exposure to the sun. The trend proved to be increasingly…

As Singapore entered in Phase Two of the country’s safe-reopening during mid-June 2020, all indoor gyms and studios were allowed to resume operations. With consumers returning to indoor gyms for more high-intensity workouts such as cardio and…

The onset of the pandemic has resulted in sleep problems and insomnia due to heightened feelings of general stress and anxiety. According to Euromonitor International’s Health and Nutrition Survey 2021, 48.1% of global respondents were moderately or…

The rise in community cases was prevalent amongst young children in Q2 2021, creating alarm amongst local parents, particularly as new variants of COVID-19 were deemed to be more contagious and fast spreading. This led to short-term stockpiling of…

When Singapore entered into Phase Three of the country’s safe-reopening at the start of 2021, rules of social restrictions were loosened, with social gatherings being permitted to resume for groups of up to eight people. Employees started to return…

With the pandemic continuing to loom throughout 2021, the trend of preventive health is set to continue, with consumers opting for herbal/traditional products to enhance their immune systems. The incorporation of herbal/traditional ingredients, such…

As Singaporeans have become accustomed to remote working as the default arrangement since the outbreak of the pandemic, hours of working are potentially extending throughout the day and are blurring the line between work and leisure time. This means…

The increase in uptake of functional food and supplements containing probiotics among Singaporeans has in turn improved digestive health and reduced symptoms related to poor gut health. Given that probiotics have been proven to improve symptoms such…

Probiotic supplements experienced a surge in popularity following the outbreak of the pandemic in Singapore due to increasing evidence to support the fact that probiotics can not only help to boost one’s gut health, but also one’s immune system and…

While the adoption of more stringent hygiene routines due to the pandemic has helped curb transmission of viruses, it has also resulted in a rising number of skin-related issues such as eczema. Acts of frequent handwashing and overuse of sanitising…

With the wearing of face masks set to become permanent behaviour in Singapore, combined with rules on social distancing as a result of the pandemic, it is likely that the transmission of viruses, including flu viruses, will continue to be reduced.…

Consumer health in Singapore has experienced a highly uncertain environment in 2021 due to dynamic developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. As the health crisis started to improve during Q1 2021 when Singapore entered Phase Three of the…

When Singapore entered into Phase Three of the country’s safe-reopening at the start of 2021, public sentiment with regards to the pandemic somewhat eased as the situation appeared to be improving. This is likely to have supported the trend of…

In 2021, travel remains far from pre COVID-19 levels, but its gradual recovery is welcome progress for an industry that has effectively stood still since April 2020. Countries regionally are bringing the virus under control and vaccination efforts…

Despite the concerning spread of COVID-19 globally, Singapore has maintained a prudent approach which balances the need to allow for essential travel while mitigating the risks associated with inbound/outbound tourism flows. While the country’s…

In 2020, international travel was nearly at a standstill as COVID-19 spread globally. Online travel intermediaries have therefore had to adapt their offerings towards domestic tourism and innovate to bring less conventional travel experiences to…

In 2021, hotels in Singapore have been leveraging a combination of offering staycations and serving as Stay-Home Notice (SHN) facilities to inbound/returning travellers as a dual means of supplementing their revenue amidst the drastic decline in…

Prior to the pandemic, many Singaporeans saw international travel as a favourite pastime. During public and school holidays and at weekends, car rental players often experienced an increase in business as consumers rented private hire cars to drive…