Thought Leadership & Editorial Studio

Specialised insight.
Sharper narratives.

We help global organisations turn complex ideas into research, analysis and insight-led editorial that shapes conversations.

Trusted by

DBS Bank
VISA
KPMG
The Economist
PwC
DBS Bank
VISA
KPMG
The Economist
PwC

Deep regional expertise

Specialised focus on the geopolitical, economic and business dynamics of Asia-Pacific

Subject matter fluency

Proven capability across finance, tech, trade, public policy and sustainability

High-quality craft

Polished, persuasive narratives for the most discerning audiences

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Deep regional expertise

Specialised focus on the geopolitical, economic and business dynamics of Asia-Pacific

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Subject matter fluency

Proven capability across finance, tech, trade, public policy and sustainability

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High-quality craft

Polished, persuasive narratives for the most discerning audiences

Our work

Supply chain disruption Supply chain disruption

This report explores post-COVID supply chain disruptions and sustainability in Asia-Pacific, and was written on the back of a survey, interviews and desk research, for Economist Intelligence Unit and Citibank.

Digital payments Digital payments

A survey-based report tracking how consumer behaviour around digital payments and commerce is shifting across six Southeast Asian markets.

GreenTech ecosystem GreenTech ecosystem

A research driven paper on the challenges facing GreenTech ecosystems across Asia-Pacific, and recommending pathways to seize emerging opportunities.

ICT investments driving digital economy ICT investments driving digital economy

A whitepaper exploring the importance of ICT investments on the global digital economy, written on the back of a global survey, interviews and desk research.

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Why StoneBench

Your strategic partner in thought leadership

In a market drowning in AI noise, our rigorous research and narrative precision set you apart.

What we do

Deep research meets stylised storytelling

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Strategic advisory
Strategic advisory
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Thought leadership
Thought leadership
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Custom research
Custom research
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Editorial
Editorial
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Branded content
Branded content
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Project management
Project management
Strategic advisory

Strategic advisory

We help organisations navigate change through rigorous, editorially-driven strategic advisory—translating shifts in policy, markets or geopolitics into clear, strategically grounded narratives that influence stakeholders.

Thought leadership

Thought leadership

We prepare insights-driven research reports, white papers, opinion pieces and speeches that combine depth and expertise with a strategic lens—helping organisations set the agenda, drive conversations and demonstrate authority.

Custom research

Custom research

We help join the dots by diving deep into data to analyse trends, applying rigour, depth and expertise through secondary research and interviews to prepare research decks, speaking notes, and customised insights that drive business strategy.

Editorial

Editorial

We craft your message with clarity. From copyediting and proofreading to thorough fact-checking, we apply depth, expertise and analysis to refine your content—sharpening its insight and ensuring it resonates powerfully with your audience.

Branded content

Branded content

We combine our understanding of global trends, research expertise, analytical insight and writing flair to craft advertorials that position your brand and build visibility.

Project management

Project management

We manage the entire lifecycle of research and thought leadership campaigns, from design to final delivery. We work closely with your stakeholders and internal teams to deliver projects.

Case studies

Thought Leadership

Curating an Asia-focused digital publication for a global business audience

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Strategic Advisory

A strategic partner to a leading bank

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Clients and partners

Perspectives

Capital controls: a catch-22 for Asian private equity Capital controls: a catch-22 for Asian private equity
Cargo & Capital (Issue 3) Cargo & Capital (Issue 3)
Asia’s coal conundrum Asia’s coal conundrum
The Build-Out (Issue 3) The Build-Out (Issue 3)
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Contact

Singapore

1 North Bridge Road
#16-08 High Street Centre
Singapore 179094
Phone: +65 94247300
Email: siddharth@stonebench.sg

India

H2, Apsara Apartments,
67 Park Street,
Kolkata - 700 016
Phone: +91 9831061162
Email: shivaji@stonebench.sg

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Curating an Asia-focused digital publication for
a global business audience

We partnered with a large US-based multinational professional services firm to set up and manage a regionally focused digital publication. From social shifts to technological disruption, political risk to environmental pressures–our brief was to bring to light themes that matter. The goal: to help global executives understand Asia’s fast-changing business landscape through nuanced insights and sharp editorial judgement.

End-to-end editorial ownership with regional expertise

StoneBench led the editorial direction for the publication—setting the calendar, proposing themes, and selecting topics that spoke both to companies operating in Asia and to those looking in. Based on research and our understanding of Asia, we brought a regional lens to global issues, ensuring each piece reflects the unique dynamics of Asian economies, industries and institutions.

Commissioning, editing, publishing

We managed the entire editorial process–from weekly planning calls with the client, to outreach and commissioning of articles, to editing through to the publication of five pieces each week. We worked directly with contributors to refine their arguments and sharpen their pieces, to ensure each piece met the publication’s and the client’s standards. The result was a steady pipeline of insightful pieces delivered on schedule.

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A strategic content partner to a leading bank

We work closely with one of the region’s most prominent banks, serving as a trusted editorial partner across a wide range of strategic communication and thought leadership needs. From helping shape the bank’s external voice to crafting internal narratives, we bring depth and clarity to its communications –from consumer banking and SME banking to digital payments, trade digitalisation and sustainability.

Editorial support across the spectrum

Our work spans opinion pieces, insights, whitepapers, advertorials and social media collateral, in addition to speeches and talking points for senior executives at conferences. We also support the bank through background research and briefing notes for events, and deliver sharp, structured pieces after.

Shaping campaigns with editorial depth

We supported one of the bank’s major campaigns, crafting content tailored for strategic client communication, as well as for broader public engagement—ensuring a coherent narrative across all touchpoints. We similarly advise on key macro trends and how the bank’s communications can be strategically focused to ensure relevance, showcase support of clients, and open new opportunities for different business units.