Malaysia Aims High: Fostering Innovation and Investments in Digital Health, E-Commerce and Fintech
Malaysia is forging ahead, making strides towards embracing emerging technologies like fintech, digital health, and e-commerce. Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching recently highlighted the country's progressive steps…
The Homecoming of Seamus Higgins: R/GA’s New Australian Chief Creative Officer
Seamus Higgins has returned to R/GA, assuming the role of Australian Chief Creative Officer. Following his recent stint in London, Higgins returns to the agency he left last year after…
A Celebrated Chapter Ends: TB Song Retires from Ogilvy After 40 Years, Paving the Way for the Future
TB Song, a luminary in the advertising industry and Ogilvy's Chairman for Greater China, is retiring following an illustrious career spanning four decades at the agency. However, Song's ties with…
Navigating Through a Pessimistic 2023: An Examination of Southeast Asia’s Economic Performance
Southeast Asia, a dynamic economic powerhouse, is facing a challenging financial outlook for 2023, marked by weak private demand and a slowdown in growth. Recent research commissioned by the Institute…
The Cosmic Symphony: Gravitational Waves Redefining our Universe
The world of astrophysics is resonating with the recently unveiled understanding that our universe is suffused with gravitational waves. These oscillations, causing ripples in space-time, carry the signature of cosmic…
Harnessing Expertise for Growth: Eve Solomon Spearheads Publisher Business Development at Outbrain APAC
Eve Solomon has recently been appointed as the Managing Director of Publisher Business Development in Asia-Pacific for Outbrain, an advertising tech company. Her primary responsibility will involve amplifying the company's…
Malaysia Revises Mask Wearing and Isolation Policies Following WHO’s COVID-19 Announcement
Malaysia's Health Ministry is updating its standard operating procedures (SOP) after the World Health Organization (WHO) ended the global health emergency for COVID-19. Health Minister Dr. Zaliha Mustafa announced that these revisions…
A New Chapter for Swire Pacific: The $3.9bn Swire Coca-Cola Deal
Hong Kong's diversified business group, Swire Pacific, has inked a conditional agreement for selling its USA-based Swire Coca-Cola unit to JS&S, a full-fledged subsidiary of John Swire & Sons. The…
Delhi’s Eco-Park: A New Chapter in Urban Regeneration and Green Revolution
Amidst the urban sprawl and the bustle of India's capital city, Delhi, emerges a symbol of the green revolution - the Eco Park. Rising from the ashes of the decommissioned…
Boomerang Evolves into Cartoonito: A Revolutionary Leap for Preschool Entertainment in SEA
In a remarkable move, Warner Bros. Discovery has decided to rebrand its renowned kids' TV channel, Boomerang, as Cartoonito in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. This strategic transition, which…
Google’s Advertising Practices Questioned: Report Reveals Potential Mislead
Google may have presented misleading information to a range of advertisers, including Fortune 500 brands, small businesses, and the US federal government, concerning its ad viewership. This revelation comes from…
The Power of Storytelling in Marketing: Crafting Memorable Brands and Products
The Story of Storytelling in Marketing In 2009, journalist Rob Walker embarked on an experiment to investigate the power of storytelling. He purchased 200 random objects from eBay, all costing…
Ant Group Extends Alipay+ Coverage to All 7-Eleven Stores in Malaysia
Alipay+, a suite of cross-border digital payment and marketing solutions operated by Ant Group, today announced an extensive expansion of its services to all 7-Eleven stores across Malaysia. This expansion,…
APAC and Singapore: A Tale of Evolving Social Media Consumption Patterns
Interestingly, social media usage across APAC saw a 4% drop in daily time spent since the pandemic peak in Q2 2020, equivalent to a reduction of 6 minutes. Similarly, Singapore…
Amazon’s Bold $15B Move: Reshaping India’s Retail Landscape
Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, recently announced its plan to invest an additional $15 billion in India, a decision with far-reaching implications for the Indian retail landscape. Given the backdrop…
