Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape i...
Understand the cultural and socioeconomic influences that shape industry demand throughout Asia-Pacific, with local insight, market statistics and analysis ranging from strategic regional overview to in-depth coverage by country or city.
Mobile phones in Malaysia benefits from the development of the 5G network in the market. Government initiatives aimed at encouraging the widespread adoption of 5G have incorporated Rahmah smartphone packages. As of 31 December 2023, Malaysia’s 5G…
In 2024, mobile phones in Indonesia saw a modest recovery in both current value and volume sales, rebounding well from the decline in the previous year. This growth can be attributed to a noticeable shift in consumer preferences towards more…
In 2024, in-car entertainment in the Philippines witnessed an uptick in consumer demand for advanced in-dash media players. In-car entertainment is important when driving, since locals often spend long periods driving and stuck in traffic. These…
In-car entertainment in Thailand is expected to show a continued downward trend in retail volume terms in 2024. Demand for in-car navigation systems has been negatively impacted by the rise of smartphones and the increasing sophistication of popular…
Retail sales of in-car entertainment in Malaysia saw an accelerated decline in both volume and current value terms towards the end of the review period, in spite of rising levels of new car ownership. Tax incentives were a key contributor to new car…
In 2024, the trend towards automobile companies teaming up with leading in-car entertainment manufacturers gathered pace. These partnerships are bringing advanced audio and video systems directly into cars at the time of manufacture. Such strategic…
Imaging devices in the Philippines experienced a huge decline in demand during the review period with this pattern continuing into 2024. Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok have revolutionised the way consumers approach photography and…
Retail sales of imaging devices in Thailand will continue to decline in volume terms in 2024. The market is believed to have approached saturation point, with most consumers interested in photography already owning a decent digital camera. The…
Imaging devices in Malaysia continue to be adversely affected by smartphones. These multifunctional devices continue to remove the need for digital cameras and camcorders, as well as music players, e-readers, etc. Importantly, new models of…
In 2024, imaging devices continues to see a persistent and deep decline in retail volume sales, largely attributed to the proliferation of smartphones in Indonesia. For the majority of consumers, cameras integrated into smartphones fulfil their…