National Geographic Launches Creator Cohort to Tap TikTok, YouTube

National Geographic launches six-month Creator Cohort with eight nonfiction creators across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram. Program leverages 800M followers to reach new audiences through short-form ve...

Why Asian Brands Struggle With Celebrity Terminology Missteps

K-pop star G-Dragon's 'Lunar New Year' phrasing triggered Chinese fan backlash, exposing how terminology missteps threaten brand partnerships across Asia despite massive commercial stakes.

Why AI Implementation Is Forcing Data Governance Into the C-Suite

AvePoint's 29% revenue growth reveals how AI implementation is forcing data governance into boardrooms. APAC outpaces global growth at 34% ARR, signaling urgent CIO priorities.

South Korea Tax Agency Loses $4.8M in Crypto After Publishing Wallet Password

South Korea's National Tax Service accidentally published a crypto wallet password in a press release, enabling thieves to steal $4.8M in digital tokens. The incident reveals critical gaps in gover...

YouTube, Rakuten Launch Shoppable Video Program in Japan

YouTube and Rakuten Ichiba launch Japan's first shoppable video program, enabling direct product purchases across videos, Shorts, and livestreams. A direct challenge to TikTok Shop's social commerc...

Fidelity, BlackRock Return to Hong Kong IPOs After Four-Year Gap

Global institutional investors end four-year absence from Hong Kong IPOs as market rebounds to #1 global ranking. 119 listings raised $37.2B in 2025—what this means for Asia's capital markets.

Why APAC Tourism Infrastructure Remains Vulnerable to Ransomware

Hong Kong's Ngong Ping 360 cable car hit by ransomware exposing five stakeholder groups. APAC tourism infrastructure faces critical security gaps as Southeast Asia records 135,000+ attacks annually.

Why Singapore's Permanent Hiring Is Moving to Contract-Based Talent

Singapore employers are replacing permanent roles with specialist contractors for AI, cybersecurity, and cloud positions. 31% have already increased contingent workforce reliance, signaling a struc...

12 Leading Loyalty Platforms for APAC Retention in 2026

Compare enterprise loyalty platforms dominating APAC's $60B market. Capillary, Eagle Eye, and 10 others ranked by scale, AI capability, and documented client success for CMOs.

WPP Merges Ogilvy, VML, AKQA Into New Creative Division

WPP consolidates Ogilvy, VML, and AKQA into new creative division targeting £500M savings. CEO Cindy Rose abandons holding company model with four-division structure across APAC and beyond.

Why Brands Need TikTok Shop Sales Data Connected to Customer Feedback

Revuze connects TikTok Shop sales data with customer feedback to help brands identify what's trending, which creators drive conversions, and why products sell faster.

Southern Cross Media Appoints Lund, O'Connor After CEO Exit

Southern Cross Media replaces CEO Jeff Howard after one month, appointing Rohan Lund and Cathy O'Connor to board. Leadership shake-up signals post-merger integration challenges in Australian media.