Why Production-Heavy Media Firms Face Liquidity Crunch

Singapore media firm NoonTalk Media's losses doubled to SG$1.6M as production revenue collapsed 54%. The crisis reveals how independent vendors struggle amid Asia's consolidation wave and client sp...

Visa Appoints Alvina Seah to Lead New Asia Pacific Creative Studio

Visa establishes in-house Design and Creative Studio in Asia Pacific, appointing veteran agency leader Alvina Seah as head. Strategic move strengthens regional creative capabilities amid AI-driven ...

Dentsu CEO Removed After A$2.85B Impairment Loss

Dentsu Group ousts CEO Hiroshi Igarashi following a ¥310.1 billion goodwill impairment charge, with international operations and Asia Pacific revenue declines signaling deeper structural challenges...

Why APAC Brands Are Rethinking Gen Z Strategy After Leadership Backlash

Philippine senator's Gen Z criticism exposes broader corporate disconnect as younger consumers command $450B spending power. APAC brands must rebuild trust through culturally aligned strategies.

Why APAC Leaders' Generational Assumptions Risk Business Credibility

Philippine senator's 'weak' Gen Z remarks spark backlash, exposing how older leaders' outdated assumptions risk credibility. Gen Z drives 21% of luxury auction value in Hong Kong despite comprising...

Why Data Governance, Not AI Models, Will Define Agent Economy Winners

Veritone's FedRAMP-approved platform processes 22.2 trillion tokens, positioning data governance as the competitive edge in enterprise AI agent deployments across Asia-Pacific.

China Bans Below-Cost Auto Sales as Price War Reaches Breaking Point

China's new pricing regulations ban below-cost vehicle sales, ending a destructive price war that pushed 52.6% of dealers into losses. Major automakers pledge compliance.

Why Marketers Are Targeting AI-Cited Publishers Now

Evertune partners with Index Exchange and The Trade Desk to let marketers retarget users clicking AI-cited sources. New GEO strategy targets the 12% of AI users verifying recommendations.

Australian Radio Regulator Struggles to Enforce Compliance Standards

ACMA's enforcement gap allows major broadcasters to meet procedural requirements while violating decency standards. Advertisers face brand safety risks on premium metropolitan radio inventory.

DayOne Data Centers Expands Malaysia Hub to Train 1,000 Engineers

DayOne establishes Johor training center for 1,000 engineers and expands KL shared services hub. Strategic move reinforces Malaysia's role as Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure powerhouse.

Singapore Tourism Hits 16.9M Visitors, Eyes 2026 Growth Target

Singapore tourism receipts hit record SG$23.9B in 2025 with 16.9M arrivals. Constrained hotel supply and infrastructure investments position hospitality REITs for stronger 2026 performance.

Gen Z Drives Asian Heritage Products to US$58B Market

Gen Z consumers transform heritage products into a $58B market through authentic cultural integration. Chinese brands like Moutai and HEFANG outperform competitors by blending tradition with contem...