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10 ASIAN AUTHENTIC 
TRENDS FOR 
2015 
Innovation opportunities to run with – 
and profit from – in 2015! 
ASIA TREND BULLETIN 
DECEMBER 2014
Fortunes will be made in 
Asia in 2015... 
...if not by you, then by others ;) 
From Manila to Mumbai, 2015 will see the pace of change 
and innovation continue to accelerate across Asia. 
The evolution of consumer expectations is e-n-d-l-e-s-s, 
and the year ahead will be one where fortunes are made, 
remade and unmade in every corner of APAC. 
So, are you ready to find the key opportunity in Asia that 
will supercharge 2015 for your brand, business or clients? 
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This list is all about 
actionable opportunity. 
Trends are just a means to an end: successful 
(and profitable!) innovation. 
Two points to remember (don’t worry, they’re quick ;) 
First, it’s consumer trends we’re interested in. Yes, 
ongoing macro-trends – aging populations, rising 
affluence, more connectivity – will continue to reshape 
the region in 2015 and of course we track these, but 
we’re not going to waste your time by recapping these 
here (there are a million and one trend reports out there 
doing just that). Instead, they set the stage for the key 
consumer trends and opportunities we highlight. 
Second – an industry secret. Trends aren’t really the 
point; opportunities are. Each one of the 10 TRENDS 
below highlights a key, actionable innovation opportunity 
that could see YOU serve, delight, surprise or build 
stronger relationships with consumers. Indeed, you could 
(and should!) start putting at least one of these into 
action tomorrow, if not in the weeks and months ahead! 
So… all set? Read, be inspired, and innovate for the win in 
2015! 
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1. BETTER TOGETHER 
Crowd action for concrete change. 
2. BARE ESSENTIALS 
Functional makeovers of everyday items for the BOP. 
3. LOCALIZED LANGUAGES 
When in Burma, speak Burmese ;) 
4. MADE (CLASSY) IN CHINA 
Chinese luxury and beyond. 
5. AUTHENTICITY AUDITS 
Modern methods to preserve ancient traditions. 
10 trends shaping Asian 
consumerism in 2015 
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10 trends shaping Asian 
consumerism in 2015 
6. DIGITAL DISCIPLINE 
Easing digital addiction in 2015. 
7. PERFECT PAYMENTS 
Cash… what cash? ;) 
8. TABOO BUSTERS 
Preconceptions and prejudices go bust. 
9. HERE/NOW 
Endless demand for on-demand. 
10. BRAND STANDS 
A stab at the absurdities of consumerism. 
(...continued ;) 
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1. BETTER TOGETHER 
Crowd action for concrete change 
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BETTER TOGETHER 
Various issues still riddle Asian societies, from corruption 
to food scares and more. And their scale and complexity 
render most individuals powerless. At the same time, the 
proliferation of social media means there’s increasing 
demand for the voices of ordinary people to be heard 
and acted upon. 
Last year we highlighted CROWD CRACKED: consumers 
creating crowd-powered solutions to shared problems. 
In 2015, this trend evolves to see smart brands/ 
governments/institutions facilitating and empowering 
crowd action that has power to effect concrete 
change. 
Could your platform, service or program help Asian 
consumers make things BETTER TOGETHER in 2015? 
In 2015, individual consumers will aggregate 
their actions to spur change across Asia. 
1. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: BETTER TOGETHER 
Globe Telecom and President Joko 
Widodo 
Philippine’s major telco provider Globe Telecom launched its #StopSPAM 
campaign in June 2014 with an online platform allowing mobile users 
to report and fight text spams/scams. Alleged spammers are issued 
warnings, and persistent offenders deactivated from the service. 
In Indonesia, where presidents choose their own ministers, July 2014 
saw President Joko Widodo ‘crowdsource’ his cabinet. Widoda used 
two online polls, Polling Menteri (‘Ministers Polls’) and Kabinet Rakyat 
(‘The People’s Cabinet’), allowing Indonesians to have their say on who 
should be in the cabinet. Over 110,000 entries came through Polling 
Menteri alone, and a number of popular names as voted by the people 
made it into the president’s official line-up. 
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2. BARE ESSENTIALS 
Functional makeovers of everyday items for the BOP 
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BARE ESSENTIALS 
Even as Asian economies thrive, it is undeniable that 
many still live in dismal conditions: 
There are still 733 million people in APAC who live on 
USD 1.25 per day (ADB, Sep 2014). 533 million are still 
affected by high levels of undernourishment, making up 
63% of the world’s hungry people in 2013 (UNESCAP, 
Aug 2014). 
So creative solutions for people at the bottom of the 
pyramid (BOP) will continue to be in demand in 2015. 
Ongoing awareness of BOP issues coupled with a 
rising culture of creativity and innovation is resulting 
in unconventional solutions that cleverly embed 
essential functionality into affordable everyday items. 
Could you embed a BOP-relevant utility in your standard 
offering in 2015? See below how three businesses did 
just that! 
Forget access to status symbols, millions 
of Asians will still not have access to clean 
water in 2015. 
2. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: BARE ESSENTIALS 
Water is Life, Mawbima and AIA 
300 million people in China still have problems accessing clean 
drinking water. One creative solution came up in May 2014 when 
global nonprofit Water is Life launch the Drinkable Book in China, 
as well as India and Africa. It is a sanitation manual featuring 
silver nano particle-coated pages that double as functional water 
filters, removing over 99% of harmful bacteria. 
In Sri Lanka, newspapers have become the new channel 
of innovation. For instance, most people read newspapers 
in the early morning and/or evening, which is when the 
dengue-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitos are usually most 
active. So during National Dengue Week in May 2014, daily 
newspaper Mawbima published a one-off issue printed using 
mosquito-repellent ink to help prevent mosquito bites. The paper 
sold out by 10 am, increasing sales by 30% and readership by 
300,000 people. 
And on Vesak day, Sri Lankans use newspaper sheets as floor 
coverings to protect themselves from the dust and dirt as they 
kneel to pray all day, but the ink usually stains their traditional 
white clothes. So this year, instead of printing a full-page ad, 
AIA printed a blank page that people could use as prayer mat. 
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3. LOCALIZED LANGUAGES 
When in Burma, speak Burmese ;) 
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LOCALIZED LANGUAGES 
If 2014 was all about LOCALIZASIAN – innovations by 
Asia for local Asian markets – then the big opportunity in 
this space for 2015 is language localization. 
Indeed, consumers are already expecting brands to cater 
to them in their local languages: 73% of consumers 
in Vietnam and 76% in India expect brands to provide 
mobile content/apps in a language they understand 
(Ovum, April 2014). In 2015, rising numbers will demand 
the same services available in the global English-speaking 
market. 
So, with more intelligent learning platforms and the 
proliferation of crowd-sourced language initiatives, it’s 
high time you innovated in order to cater to consumers 
in all corners of Asia in their own local languages – take 
inspiration from the examples below! 
Brands will be expected to break all language 
barriers in 2015. 
3. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: LOCALIZED LANGUAGES 
MyChat, AsQme and Hands Can Talk 
Launched in August 2014, MyChat is a free mobile messaging app from 
Myanmar-based social network MySQUAR. Both services are tailored for 
the regional market with localized language functionality and emoticons. 
October 2014 also saw the launch of AsQme, a Japan-based online 
platform that intended to bridge the gap between Japanese fans and 
non-Japanese speaking artists. Fans can ask questions of artists, and 
receive back a subtitled video answer from the artist. 
And Dubai startup KinTrans is going one step further to bridge 
communication with the hearing-impaired. Its Hands Can Talk software 
uses Kinect technology to detect hand gestures and translate 
them into speech in real time. Users can set multiple languages, so 
breaking ALL language barriers, both spoken and national. 
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4. MADE (CLASSY) IN CHINA 
Chinese luxury and beyond 
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MADE (CLASSY) IN 
CHINA 
Long disparaged by Chinese (and other Asian!) 
consumers, Chinese luxury brands are starting to enter 
the global arena. 84% of Chinese luxury consumers 
agree that “In the future, Chinese luxury brands will be 
just as good as Western luxury brands.” (AddedValue, 
2014). 
One key driver? Chinese consumers are building not just 
their bank accounts, but also their social and cultural 
capital. Now, those consumers are moving away from an 
obsession with (often foreign) luxury logos, and instead 
demanding local quality, authenticity, craftsmanship 
and heritage. Chinese brands are taking notice, and as 
a result, China – both brands AND consumers – is 
gearing up to be the next global capital of class. 
The takeaway? If you want to reach the new Asian luxury 
consumer, think local, quality, and understatement. Do it 
yourself, or partner with the right local operation! 
Rise of the future global capital of class 
from Asia. 
4. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: MADE (CLASSY) IN CHINA 
Exception de Mixmind and Qeelin 
Exception de Mixmind is a Chinese luxury fashion brand aimed at 
those ‘in the know’ who do not want to flaunt logos. The brand eschews 
conspicuous logos and ‘bling’, and instead embraces simple, understated 
design with almost no branding. April 2014 saw this brand become 
part of the first Chinese delegation to Hyères International Fashion and 
Photography Festival in France. 
Qeelin is a Chinese fine jeweler with designs inspired by China’s mythical 
and cultural heritage, featuring lines incorporating various auspicious 
Chinese symbols. Amidst the luxury slowdown in China, June 2014 saw 
Qeelin’s same-store sales grow by at least 10%, and the brand is looking 
to double the number of stores in mainland China due to high consumer 
demand. 
As part of Alibaba group’s Singles’ Day Sale promotion in 2014, eight 
major Chinese jewellery brands are also going to be showcased at Times 
Square, New York City, for a week in November. Brands include Chow Tai 
Fook, the world’s largest jewellery brand by market value, and Baocheng, 
a brand with 169 years of history. 
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5. AUTHENTICITY AUDITS 
Modern methods to preserve ancient traditions 
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AUTHENTICITY AUDITS 
With the global brain and influx of global influences, 
many cities (and consumers!) across the region are 
experiencing a convergence in cultures, mindsets and 
more. 
One consequence? In 2015, consumers are ever-more 
eager to make sure their own cultures and traditions 
don’t get swept away in the avalanche of globalization. 
And amid faux offerings and poor imitations, consumers 
will turn to new, innovative tools and services that 
allow them to know for sure that what they’re getting 
is authentic tradition – whether in clothes, food, art, 
culture and more. 
So how can you help consumers preserve tradition 
in 2015? The example below may be tech-fueled, but 
remember that AUTHENTICITY AUDITS can come in 
many forms (from digital services to in-store services to 
live experiences). 
In 2015, Asian consumers will demand that 
cultural authenticity is guaranteed. 
5. 
Authentic 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: AUTHENTICITY AUDITS 
Thai Delicious Committee 
In September 2014, Thai Delicious Committee – a government-funded 
initiative by the National Innovation Agency – launched Electronic 
Tongue, a device that tests Thai food to ensure the dish is authentic and 
adheres to the country’s culinary standards. The device uses sensor 
technology to detect chemical signatures in the dish, measuring its taste 
and smell. The initiative stemmed from Thailand’s former Prime Minister 
Yingluck Shinawatra’s frustration at how many Thai dishes abroad have 
deviated from authentic Thai recipes. 
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6. DIGITAL DISCIPLINE 
Easing digital addiction in 2015 
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DIGITAL DISCIPLINE 
In 2015, ever-more digital obsessed Asian consumers 
will reward brands that facilitate some DISCIPLINE when 
it comes to using devices. 
Just a couple of stats on digital and device obsession: 
the number of mobile cellular subscriptions in APAC is 
predicted to hit 3.6 billion at the end of 2014, making 
up around 51% of the world’s total (ITU, May 2014). 
Meanwhile, according to a September 2014 study by Tata 
Communications, 82% of Indians experience negative 
emotions when they do not have internet access, and on 
average Singaporeans say that they cannot survive more 
than 7.3 hours without internet. 
No wonder in 2015 rising numbers of consumers 
will seek out services and tools to help them step 
(temporarily) away from their devices: for the sake of 
safety, social lives, sanity, and more! 
So will you add to the problem, or be part of the solution? 
;) 
Asian consumers are addicted to digital – and 
seeking treatment. 
6. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: DIGITAL DISCIPLINE 
Volkswagen, McDonald’s and Mobile 
Phone Lane 
Volkswagen reminded movie-goers in Hong Kong of the dangers of using 
mobile phones while driving with its June 2014 Eyes on the Road theater 
advert. Footage played to theater audiences simulated driving on a 
straight empty road; meanwhile, a text message was sent to each 
member of the audience. While people turned to check their phones, the 
car on the screen took a wrong turn and crashed – a reminder to keep 
eyes on the road. 
Back in May 2014, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola partnered in the 
Philippines to launch BFF Timeout: a free app that rewards diners for 
not using their phones, bringing back real-life social interaction at dinner 
tables often hijacked by digital distractions. 
September 2014 also saw the Chinese city of Chongqing create a ‘mobile 
phone lane’: a stretch of sidewalk painted with white arrows and walking 
directions for pedestrians who are using their phones, to serve as a quiet 
reminder to not text while walking. 
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7. PERFECT PAYMENTS 
Cash… what cash? ;) 
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PERFECT PAYMENTS 
In 2015, smartphone-fueled, tap-and-go payment 
options and mobile wallets will spread beyond a few 
‘tech savvy’ destinations and hipster hangouts, and 
come to mainstream utilities such as transportation and 
major marketplaces. 
We devoted a full trend bulletin to PERFECT PAYMENTS 
in March. But (as with most trends!), the orgy of 
payment innovations around has only accelerated 
since then. 
One indicator? Aided by mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) 
technology – which allows merchants to process 
cashless payments on their mobile phones or other 
wireless devices – the State Bank of Vietnam aims to 
increase the number of POS terminals to 250,000 by 
2015 (MasterCard, June 2014). 
So use the examples below to inspire you on how to 
unlock PERFECT PAYMENTS for your customers in 2015. 
Tech-fueled cashless payments go mainstream 
in 2015. 
7. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: PERFECT PAYMENTS 
Ola Cabs, Meru Cabs and Saigon Market 
Starting in October 2014, India-based taxi services Ola Cabs and Meru 
Cabs offer cashless payment options through their respective 
smartphone apps. Users can load cash values to the in-app mobile 
wallets, from which fares are automatically deducted after a ride. 
Vietnamese bank Sacombank and MasterCard also partnered to bring 
mPOS terminals to Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City’s major wet market, 
from June 2014. The initiative allows vendors to process credit card 
payments on their mobile phones. 
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8. TABOO BUSTERS 
More social norms will be exploded in 2015 
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TABOO BUSTERS 
In 2015, the ongoing reimagining of old social norms and 
traditional lifestyles will continue across Asia. Higher 
levels of education, urbanization and democratized 
access to information (thanks to online channels) are 
pushing rising numbers of Asian consumers to question 
long-established social norms and create their own value 
systems. 
One example? Iran, a conservative society that used 
to view divorces as taboo, saw 155,369 divorces in the 
2013-2014 period, up 40.6% from the 2008-2009 figure 
(National Organization for Civil Registration, 2014). AND 
people are actually throwing divorce parties to celebrate! 
In 2015, consumers will expect brands to reflect that 
new reality – and to push them and others to go 
further! 
Asian consumers are creating – and living by – 
their own value systems. 
8. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: TABOO BUSTERS 
Havells and Sofy Pocket Magic 
April 2014 saw Indian domestic appliance brand Havells launch Respect 
For Women: a series of TV ads challenging gender stereotypes and 
societal norms, i.e. that the role of women in households should not be 
viewed as merely domestic housewives completing household chores. 
And in October 2014, sanitary line Sofy “Pocket Magic” from 
Unicharm launched a mobile app and campaign in China aiming to 
shape consumers’ perception of sanitary pads – from something to 
be hidden in handbags into a fashion-forward icon that brings women 
together. 
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9. HERE/NOW 
Endless demand for on-demand 
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HERE/NOW 
2015 is the year that will see on-demand services take 
off across Asia. And it’s not just about Uber expanding 
across the region – launching in Jakarta and Manila, 
promoting its services in Singapore with a one-day, on-demand 
shirt tailoring service, we could go on... 
As Asian consumers have their expectations reframed by 
these developments and others, on-demand will be more 
in-demand than ever. And that will be supercharged by 
the ongoing move away from permanent ownership to 
transient access, demanded (and delivered!) only when 
needed. 
Subsequently, HERE/NOW services will localize and 
diversify: more local options encompassing more 
kinds of consumer desires in more markets – from 
on-demand laundry services, to on-demand TV, to on-demand 
luxury travel (see below). 
So start brainstorming: which industry, market or 
consumer can you touch with your HERE/NOW service 
in 2015? 
There are no limits to ‘on-demand’ 
demands in 2015. 
9. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: HERE/NOW 
Ayibang, Lukup Player and GrabCar 
In 2014 Ayibang (literally ‘aunty’s help’), a platform for on-demand 
domestic services – home cleaning, laundry, electrical care – to connect 
homeowners with homecleaners, expanded its services from Beijing 
to Shanghai and Chengdu. It also secured USD 10 million of funding in 
October to expand its services to nearly every major Tier-I city in China in 
the coming year. 
October 2014 also saw Lukup Media launch the first on-demand TV 
service in India with its Lukup Player. Charged per view, users can choose 
to watch movies and various TV programs from multiple screens/devices, 
when and where they want to. 
And in May 2014, Malaysia-based on-demand taxi app MyTeksi 
(operational in Singapore, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City as GrabTaxi), 
launched GrabCar in Kuala Lumpur, an on-demand limousine service 
allowing consumers the convenience of commuting by private car 
without the hassle of ownership. 
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10. BRAND STANDS 
A stab at the absurdities of consumerism 
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BRAND STANDS 
The world of consumerism is full of exaggerations and 
plain untruths. And in the past, most Asian consumers 
have simply accepted this. 
But Asia is changing. In 2014, the UNESCO Institute for 
Statistics reported that the number of Asians enrolling 
in tertiary education has more than doubled since 2000. 
Plus, many of them study abroad, making up 53% of all 
international students worldwide (OECD, Sep 2014). 
This growing group of Asians are more critical and 
outspoken than ever. One instance? September 2014 
saw two Korean students cross the Han River in Seoul 
with a raft made of 160 unopened bags of potato chips, 
to highlight how much air a bag of chips contains. 
In 2015, can you reach new consumers and build new 
relationships by taking a stand against consumerism’s 
many absurdities? 
In 2015, smart brands will call out the absurd 
claims, campaigns and brand poses that bug 
Asian consumers. 
10. 
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FEATURED INNOVATIONS: BRAND STANDS 
Pantene and IKEA 
Pantene India is inviting consumers to point out ridiculous claims made 
by personal care brands and products that don’t work in its Proof not 
Promises campaign, launched in August 2014. 
And see how in September 2014 IKEA Singapore parodied Apple’s 
advertising style, extravagant prose and all, for its 2015 catalog. 
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These trends have given you a fast download of 
how the Asian consumer landscape will look in 
2015. So now – get innovating! Take these insights 
as the launch-pad for a discussion with your team. 
How can you adapt these trends to serve your 
consumers or clients better in the coming year? 
Over to you! 
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trendwatching.com's 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015

  • 1. 10 ASIAN AUTHENTIC TRENDS FOR 2015 Innovation opportunities to run with – and profit from – in 2015! ASIA TREND BULLETIN DECEMBER 2014
  • 2. Fortunes will be made in Asia in 2015... ...if not by you, then by others ;) From Manila to Mumbai, 2015 will see the pace of change and innovation continue to accelerate across Asia. The evolution of consumer expectations is e-n-d-l-e-s-s, and the year ahead will be one where fortunes are made, remade and unmade in every corner of APAC. So, are you ready to find the key opportunity in Asia that will supercharge 2015 for your brand, business or clients? www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 2
  • 3. This list is all about actionable opportunity. Trends are just a means to an end: successful (and profitable!) innovation. Two points to remember (don’t worry, they’re quick ;) First, it’s consumer trends we’re interested in. Yes, ongoing macro-trends – aging populations, rising affluence, more connectivity – will continue to reshape the region in 2015 and of course we track these, but we’re not going to waste your time by recapping these here (there are a million and one trend reports out there doing just that). Instead, they set the stage for the key consumer trends and opportunities we highlight. Second – an industry secret. Trends aren’t really the point; opportunities are. Each one of the 10 TRENDS below highlights a key, actionable innovation opportunity that could see YOU serve, delight, surprise or build stronger relationships with consumers. Indeed, you could (and should!) start putting at least one of these into action tomorrow, if not in the weeks and months ahead! So… all set? Read, be inspired, and innovate for the win in 2015! www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 3
  • 4. 1. BETTER TOGETHER Crowd action for concrete change. 2. BARE ESSENTIALS Functional makeovers of everyday items for the BOP. 3. LOCALIZED LANGUAGES When in Burma, speak Burmese ;) 4. MADE (CLASSY) IN CHINA Chinese luxury and beyond. 5. AUTHENTICITY AUDITS Modern methods to preserve ancient traditions. 10 trends shaping Asian consumerism in 2015 www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 4
  • 5. 10 trends shaping Asian consumerism in 2015 6. DIGITAL DISCIPLINE Easing digital addiction in 2015. 7. PERFECT PAYMENTS Cash… what cash? ;) 8. TABOO BUSTERS Preconceptions and prejudices go bust. 9. HERE/NOW Endless demand for on-demand. 10. BRAND STANDS A stab at the absurdities of consumerism. (...continued ;) www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 5
  • 6. 1. BETTER TOGETHER Crowd action for concrete change www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 6
  • 7. BETTER TOGETHER Various issues still riddle Asian societies, from corruption to food scares and more. And their scale and complexity render most individuals powerless. At the same time, the proliferation of social media means there’s increasing demand for the voices of ordinary people to be heard and acted upon. Last year we highlighted CROWD CRACKED: consumers creating crowd-powered solutions to shared problems. In 2015, this trend evolves to see smart brands/ governments/institutions facilitating and empowering crowd action that has power to effect concrete change. Could your platform, service or program help Asian consumers make things BETTER TOGETHER in 2015? In 2015, individual consumers will aggregate their actions to spur change across Asia. 1. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 7
  • 8. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: BETTER TOGETHER Globe Telecom and President Joko Widodo Philippine’s major telco provider Globe Telecom launched its #StopSPAM campaign in June 2014 with an online platform allowing mobile users to report and fight text spams/scams. Alleged spammers are issued warnings, and persistent offenders deactivated from the service. In Indonesia, where presidents choose their own ministers, July 2014 saw President Joko Widodo ‘crowdsource’ his cabinet. Widoda used two online polls, Polling Menteri (‘Ministers Polls’) and Kabinet Rakyat (‘The People’s Cabinet’), allowing Indonesians to have their say on who should be in the cabinet. Over 110,000 entries came through Polling Menteri alone, and a number of popular names as voted by the people made it into the president’s official line-up. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 8
  • 9. 2. BARE ESSENTIALS Functional makeovers of everyday items for the BOP www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 9
  • 10. BARE ESSENTIALS Even as Asian economies thrive, it is undeniable that many still live in dismal conditions: There are still 733 million people in APAC who live on USD 1.25 per day (ADB, Sep 2014). 533 million are still affected by high levels of undernourishment, making up 63% of the world’s hungry people in 2013 (UNESCAP, Aug 2014). So creative solutions for people at the bottom of the pyramid (BOP) will continue to be in demand in 2015. Ongoing awareness of BOP issues coupled with a rising culture of creativity and innovation is resulting in unconventional solutions that cleverly embed essential functionality into affordable everyday items. Could you embed a BOP-relevant utility in your standard offering in 2015? See below how three businesses did just that! Forget access to status symbols, millions of Asians will still not have access to clean water in 2015. 2. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 10
  • 11. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: BARE ESSENTIALS Water is Life, Mawbima and AIA 300 million people in China still have problems accessing clean drinking water. One creative solution came up in May 2014 when global nonprofit Water is Life launch the Drinkable Book in China, as well as India and Africa. It is a sanitation manual featuring silver nano particle-coated pages that double as functional water filters, removing over 99% of harmful bacteria. In Sri Lanka, newspapers have become the new channel of innovation. For instance, most people read newspapers in the early morning and/or evening, which is when the dengue-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitos are usually most active. So during National Dengue Week in May 2014, daily newspaper Mawbima published a one-off issue printed using mosquito-repellent ink to help prevent mosquito bites. The paper sold out by 10 am, increasing sales by 30% and readership by 300,000 people. And on Vesak day, Sri Lankans use newspaper sheets as floor coverings to protect themselves from the dust and dirt as they kneel to pray all day, but the ink usually stains their traditional white clothes. So this year, instead of printing a full-page ad, AIA printed a blank page that people could use as prayer mat. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 11
  • 12. . . FIND OUT MORE » FREE PUBLICATIONS PREMIUM SERVICE Monthly publication featuring selected trends. On-demand access to all our trends & tools. A standalone, actionable opportunity. Static content. Read online or as a PDF. Understand the big picture of consumerism. Search & filter the innovation database by trend/ industry/ region. Download trend & industry reports or create custom PPTs. SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE FIND OUT MORE TR15 PDF PPT PDF PPT TR15 Framework Formats Industry Focus Tools Framework Formats Industry Focus Tools
  • 13. 3. LOCALIZED LANGUAGES When in Burma, speak Burmese ;) www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 13
  • 14. LOCALIZED LANGUAGES If 2014 was all about LOCALIZASIAN – innovations by Asia for local Asian markets – then the big opportunity in this space for 2015 is language localization. Indeed, consumers are already expecting brands to cater to them in their local languages: 73% of consumers in Vietnam and 76% in India expect brands to provide mobile content/apps in a language they understand (Ovum, April 2014). In 2015, rising numbers will demand the same services available in the global English-speaking market. So, with more intelligent learning platforms and the proliferation of crowd-sourced language initiatives, it’s high time you innovated in order to cater to consumers in all corners of Asia in their own local languages – take inspiration from the examples below! Brands will be expected to break all language barriers in 2015. 3. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 14
  • 15. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: LOCALIZED LANGUAGES MyChat, AsQme and Hands Can Talk Launched in August 2014, MyChat is a free mobile messaging app from Myanmar-based social network MySQUAR. Both services are tailored for the regional market with localized language functionality and emoticons. October 2014 also saw the launch of AsQme, a Japan-based online platform that intended to bridge the gap between Japanese fans and non-Japanese speaking artists. Fans can ask questions of artists, and receive back a subtitled video answer from the artist. And Dubai startup KinTrans is going one step further to bridge communication with the hearing-impaired. Its Hands Can Talk software uses Kinect technology to detect hand gestures and translate them into speech in real time. Users can set multiple languages, so breaking ALL language barriers, both spoken and national. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 15
  • 16. 4. MADE (CLASSY) IN CHINA Chinese luxury and beyond www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 16
  • 17. MADE (CLASSY) IN CHINA Long disparaged by Chinese (and other Asian!) consumers, Chinese luxury brands are starting to enter the global arena. 84% of Chinese luxury consumers agree that “In the future, Chinese luxury brands will be just as good as Western luxury brands.” (AddedValue, 2014). One key driver? Chinese consumers are building not just their bank accounts, but also their social and cultural capital. Now, those consumers are moving away from an obsession with (often foreign) luxury logos, and instead demanding local quality, authenticity, craftsmanship and heritage. Chinese brands are taking notice, and as a result, China – both brands AND consumers – is gearing up to be the next global capital of class. The takeaway? If you want to reach the new Asian luxury consumer, think local, quality, and understatement. Do it yourself, or partner with the right local operation! Rise of the future global capital of class from Asia. 4. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 17
  • 18. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: MADE (CLASSY) IN CHINA Exception de Mixmind and Qeelin Exception de Mixmind is a Chinese luxury fashion brand aimed at those ‘in the know’ who do not want to flaunt logos. The brand eschews conspicuous logos and ‘bling’, and instead embraces simple, understated design with almost no branding. April 2014 saw this brand become part of the first Chinese delegation to Hyères International Fashion and Photography Festival in France. Qeelin is a Chinese fine jeweler with designs inspired by China’s mythical and cultural heritage, featuring lines incorporating various auspicious Chinese symbols. Amidst the luxury slowdown in China, June 2014 saw Qeelin’s same-store sales grow by at least 10%, and the brand is looking to double the number of stores in mainland China due to high consumer demand. As part of Alibaba group’s Singles’ Day Sale promotion in 2014, eight major Chinese jewellery brands are also going to be showcased at Times Square, New York City, for a week in November. Brands include Chow Tai Fook, the world’s largest jewellery brand by market value, and Baocheng, a brand with 169 years of history. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 18
  • 19. 5. AUTHENTICITY AUDITS Modern methods to preserve ancient traditions www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 19
  • 20. AUTHENTICITY AUDITS With the global brain and influx of global influences, many cities (and consumers!) across the region are experiencing a convergence in cultures, mindsets and more. One consequence? In 2015, consumers are ever-more eager to make sure their own cultures and traditions don’t get swept away in the avalanche of globalization. And amid faux offerings and poor imitations, consumers will turn to new, innovative tools and services that allow them to know for sure that what they’re getting is authentic tradition – whether in clothes, food, art, culture and more. So how can you help consumers preserve tradition in 2015? The example below may be tech-fueled, but remember that AUTHENTICITY AUDITS can come in many forms (from digital services to in-store services to live experiences). In 2015, Asian consumers will demand that cultural authenticity is guaranteed. 5. Authentic www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 20
  • 21. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: AUTHENTICITY AUDITS Thai Delicious Committee In September 2014, Thai Delicious Committee – a government-funded initiative by the National Innovation Agency – launched Electronic Tongue, a device that tests Thai food to ensure the dish is authentic and adheres to the country’s culinary standards. The device uses sensor technology to detect chemical signatures in the dish, measuring its taste and smell. The initiative stemmed from Thailand’s former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s frustration at how many Thai dishes abroad have deviated from authentic Thai recipes. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 21
  • 22. 6. DIGITAL DISCIPLINE Easing digital addiction in 2015 www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 22
  • 23. DIGITAL DISCIPLINE In 2015, ever-more digital obsessed Asian consumers will reward brands that facilitate some DISCIPLINE when it comes to using devices. Just a couple of stats on digital and device obsession: the number of mobile cellular subscriptions in APAC is predicted to hit 3.6 billion at the end of 2014, making up around 51% of the world’s total (ITU, May 2014). Meanwhile, according to a September 2014 study by Tata Communications, 82% of Indians experience negative emotions when they do not have internet access, and on average Singaporeans say that they cannot survive more than 7.3 hours without internet. No wonder in 2015 rising numbers of consumers will seek out services and tools to help them step (temporarily) away from their devices: for the sake of safety, social lives, sanity, and more! So will you add to the problem, or be part of the solution? ;) Asian consumers are addicted to digital – and seeking treatment. 6. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 23
  • 24. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: DIGITAL DISCIPLINE Volkswagen, McDonald’s and Mobile Phone Lane Volkswagen reminded movie-goers in Hong Kong of the dangers of using mobile phones while driving with its June 2014 Eyes on the Road theater advert. Footage played to theater audiences simulated driving on a straight empty road; meanwhile, a text message was sent to each member of the audience. While people turned to check their phones, the car on the screen took a wrong turn and crashed – a reminder to keep eyes on the road. Back in May 2014, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola partnered in the Philippines to launch BFF Timeout: a free app that rewards diners for not using their phones, bringing back real-life social interaction at dinner tables often hijacked by digital distractions. September 2014 also saw the Chinese city of Chongqing create a ‘mobile phone lane’: a stretch of sidewalk painted with white arrows and walking directions for pedestrians who are using their phones, to serve as a quiet reminder to not text while walking. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 24
  • 25. 7. PERFECT PAYMENTS Cash… what cash? ;) www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 25
  • 26. PERFECT PAYMENTS In 2015, smartphone-fueled, tap-and-go payment options and mobile wallets will spread beyond a few ‘tech savvy’ destinations and hipster hangouts, and come to mainstream utilities such as transportation and major marketplaces. We devoted a full trend bulletin to PERFECT PAYMENTS in March. But (as with most trends!), the orgy of payment innovations around has only accelerated since then. One indicator? Aided by mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) technology – which allows merchants to process cashless payments on their mobile phones or other wireless devices – the State Bank of Vietnam aims to increase the number of POS terminals to 250,000 by 2015 (MasterCard, June 2014). So use the examples below to inspire you on how to unlock PERFECT PAYMENTS for your customers in 2015. Tech-fueled cashless payments go mainstream in 2015. 7. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 26
  • 27. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: PERFECT PAYMENTS Ola Cabs, Meru Cabs and Saigon Market Starting in October 2014, India-based taxi services Ola Cabs and Meru Cabs offer cashless payment options through their respective smartphone apps. Users can load cash values to the in-app mobile wallets, from which fares are automatically deducted after a ride. Vietnamese bank Sacombank and MasterCard also partnered to bring mPOS terminals to Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City’s major wet market, from June 2014. The initiative allows vendors to process credit card payments on their mobile phones. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 27
  • 28. 8. TABOO BUSTERS More social norms will be exploded in 2015 www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 28
  • 29. TABOO BUSTERS In 2015, the ongoing reimagining of old social norms and traditional lifestyles will continue across Asia. Higher levels of education, urbanization and democratized access to information (thanks to online channels) are pushing rising numbers of Asian consumers to question long-established social norms and create their own value systems. One example? Iran, a conservative society that used to view divorces as taboo, saw 155,369 divorces in the 2013-2014 period, up 40.6% from the 2008-2009 figure (National Organization for Civil Registration, 2014). AND people are actually throwing divorce parties to celebrate! In 2015, consumers will expect brands to reflect that new reality – and to push them and others to go further! Asian consumers are creating – and living by – their own value systems. 8. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 29
  • 30. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: TABOO BUSTERS Havells and Sofy Pocket Magic April 2014 saw Indian domestic appliance brand Havells launch Respect For Women: a series of TV ads challenging gender stereotypes and societal norms, i.e. that the role of women in households should not be viewed as merely domestic housewives completing household chores. And in October 2014, sanitary line Sofy “Pocket Magic” from Unicharm launched a mobile app and campaign in China aiming to shape consumers’ perception of sanitary pads – from something to be hidden in handbags into a fashion-forward icon that brings women together. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 30
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  • 32. 9. HERE/NOW Endless demand for on-demand www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 32
  • 33. HERE/NOW 2015 is the year that will see on-demand services take off across Asia. And it’s not just about Uber expanding across the region – launching in Jakarta and Manila, promoting its services in Singapore with a one-day, on-demand shirt tailoring service, we could go on... As Asian consumers have their expectations reframed by these developments and others, on-demand will be more in-demand than ever. And that will be supercharged by the ongoing move away from permanent ownership to transient access, demanded (and delivered!) only when needed. Subsequently, HERE/NOW services will localize and diversify: more local options encompassing more kinds of consumer desires in more markets – from on-demand laundry services, to on-demand TV, to on-demand luxury travel (see below). So start brainstorming: which industry, market or consumer can you touch with your HERE/NOW service in 2015? There are no limits to ‘on-demand’ demands in 2015. 9. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 33
  • 34. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: HERE/NOW Ayibang, Lukup Player and GrabCar In 2014 Ayibang (literally ‘aunty’s help’), a platform for on-demand domestic services – home cleaning, laundry, electrical care – to connect homeowners with homecleaners, expanded its services from Beijing to Shanghai and Chengdu. It also secured USD 10 million of funding in October to expand its services to nearly every major Tier-I city in China in the coming year. October 2014 also saw Lukup Media launch the first on-demand TV service in India with its Lukup Player. Charged per view, users can choose to watch movies and various TV programs from multiple screens/devices, when and where they want to. And in May 2014, Malaysia-based on-demand taxi app MyTeksi (operational in Singapore, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City as GrabTaxi), launched GrabCar in Kuala Lumpur, an on-demand limousine service allowing consumers the convenience of commuting by private car without the hassle of ownership. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 34
  • 35. 10. BRAND STANDS A stab at the absurdities of consumerism www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 35
  • 36. BRAND STANDS The world of consumerism is full of exaggerations and plain untruths. And in the past, most Asian consumers have simply accepted this. But Asia is changing. In 2014, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics reported that the number of Asians enrolling in tertiary education has more than doubled since 2000. Plus, many of them study abroad, making up 53% of all international students worldwide (OECD, Sep 2014). This growing group of Asians are more critical and outspoken than ever. One instance? September 2014 saw two Korean students cross the Han River in Seoul with a raft made of 160 unopened bags of potato chips, to highlight how much air a bag of chips contains. In 2015, can you reach new consumers and build new relationships by taking a stand against consumerism’s many absurdities? In 2015, smart brands will call out the absurd claims, campaigns and brand poses that bug Asian consumers. 10. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 36
  • 37. FEATURED INNOVATIONS: BRAND STANDS Pantene and IKEA Pantene India is inviting consumers to point out ridiculous claims made by personal care brands and products that don’t work in its Proof not Promises campaign, launched in August 2014. And see how in September 2014 IKEA Singapore parodied Apple’s advertising style, extravagant prose and all, for its 2015 catalog. www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 37
  • 39. These trends have given you a fast download of how the Asian consumer landscape will look in 2015. So now – get innovating! Take these insights as the launch-pad for a discussion with your team. How can you adapt these trends to serve your consumers or clients better in the coming year? Over to you! NEXT www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 39
  • 40. NEXT Then use our free CONSUMER TREND CANVAS to turn insights into innovations. Will yours be among the next ones we feature in our future bulletins? ;) Need some help? www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 40
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  • 42. CHEERS TO AN AWESOME 2015! ;D AND FINALLY... www.trendwatching.com/trends/10-asian-trends-for-2015 10 ASIAN TRENDS FOR 2015 42
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