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.
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…
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…
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-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…
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 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…
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…
Retail volume sales of mobile phones in Thailand will see a decline in 2024, albeit at a much slower rate than the previous year. The latter was due a worldwide shortage of semiconductor chips, which began prior to the pandemic and which had a…
Mobile phones experienced a notable rebound in 2024 amid the rebound in the economy and weaker inflationary pressures with consumer and vendor confidence rising. Inflation peaked at the start of 2023 but began to slow down towards the end of the…
In 2024, the portable players category in Indonesia is overwhelmingly shaped by the prevalence of wireless speakers in terms of retail volume. Sales are fuelled by consumers’ need for a portable solution that can easily connect to their smartphones.…