Google Doubles India Workforce as US Visa Costs Hit $100K

Google leases 2.4M sq ft in Bangalore as $100K H-1B visa fees push tech giants to expand India operations. AI talent hub sees 16% headcount growth.

Pinterest Appoints Meta's Damian Kim as APAC Enterprise VP

Pinterest taps Meta's Damian Kim to lead APAC enterprise sales, signaling aggressive push for advertising dollars across Asia-Pacific's fastest-growing digital market.

72% of Singapore Firms to Deploy Agentic AI by 2028

72% of Singapore firms plan agentic AI deployment by 2028, targeting customer service and supply chain. But governance gaps and skills shortages threaten rapid scaling.

Atlassian Cuts Date Picker Keystrokes 77% With Accessibility-First Design

Atlassian resolved 6,000 accessibility issues by embedding inclusive design into its core system, reducing date picker keystrokes 77%. Key insight for enterprise software leaders.

TikTok Names First Southeast Asia Agency Partners

TikTok names WPP Media Regional Branding Agency of the Year and recognizes 10 award categories across Southeast Asia. Commerce and performance marketing agencies lead as region represents 24.4% of ...

Bain Capital Acquires FineToday for $1.29B in Japan's Largest Consumer Buyout

Bain Capital's $1.29B acquisition of FineToday marks Japan's largest consumer buyout. The deal follows failed IPO attempts and signals PE appetite for Asian personal care brands with China exposure.

Foodpanda Dark Stores Lift Rider Efficiency 15% in Singapore

Foodpanda's pandamart XL dark stores lift rider utilization 15% in Singapore. How expanded grocery assortment and subscription models are reshaping Southeast Asia's $22.7B delivery market.

India in Talks to Link UPI with Alipay+ Across 100+ Markets

India negotiates UPI-Alipay+ integration across 100+ markets, enabling Indian travelers to pay globally. Deal reflects warming India-China ties and digital payment expansion strategy.

40% of Imitative AI Projects in Southeast Asia to Fail by 2027

Over 40% of imitative AI projects in Southeast Asia will be canceled by 2027, while differentiated approaches deliver 159.8% ROI. Why copycat strategies are costing Asian companies millions.

Omnicom Names New UM Australia CEO After IPG Acquisition

Omnicom names Stephanie Douglas-Neal as UM Australia CEO, replacing Anathea Ruys two months after IPG Mediabrands acquisition. Leadership reshuffle signals major post-merger integration underway ac...

Dentsu Consolidates Indonesia Creative Under Single Leader

Dentsu Indonesia appoints Rachelle Raymundo as CEO, Creative, unifying three senior leaders to drive data-driven storytelling and culture-defining work across its restructured Indonesian operations.

Leo Indonesia Creates McDonald's 35-Year Anniversary Film

McDonald's Indonesia and Leo Indonesia launch 'The Boat' film celebrating 35 years with 10.5M views. How the campaign balances global brand consistency with local cultural authenticity.