Former Mars Commerce Exec Launches AI Venture Studio in Asia

Former Mars Commerce exec Sally Tobin launches AiPX Ventures, an AI-native studio targeting fragmented Asian industries. Venture studios achieve 30-40% Series A success vs 10-20% for traditional VC...

Why Venture Studios, Not VCs, Are Reshaping APAC Startups

Sally Tobin's AiPX Ventures launches hands-on studio model for AI-native founders as Asia's VC funding hits 11-year low. How venture studios differ from traditional capital-only investors.

AirAsia Brand Unit Targets US$1.5B Nasdaq Listing via SPAC Merger

AirAsia revives US listing strategy with 50% higher valuation via SPAC merger. Brand unit targets Nasdaq debut Q3 2026, signaling confidence in Southeast Asian aviation consolidation.

JA Worldwide Appoints Vivek Kumar as Asia Pacific President and CEO

JA Worldwide names WWF-Singapore's Vivek Kumar as Asia Pacific president and CEO, signaling strategic expansion in youth education across a region home to 60% of the world's young people.

Narrative Communications Opens Sydney Office, Appoints Sophie Mullen as Director

Narrative Communications expands to Sydney with Sophie Mullen as director, capitalizing on Australia's A$652.8M+ PR market and strengthening multi-city operations for national clients.

S&P Global Cuts China Property Forecast 50%—What Marketers Must Know

S&P Global slashes China property sales forecast to 10-14% decline. Marketing leaders must navigate inventory crisis and disconnect between surface stability and structural weakness.

Hong Kong Deploys Facial Recognition Across 60,000 CCTV Cameras

Hong Kong deploys facial recognition across 60,000 CCTV cameras by 2028, prioritizing shopping centers. HK$4.06B investment signals Asia's most aggressive surveillance expansion amid privacy concerns.

Meituan Posts US$3.5B Loss as China Delivery War Intensifies

Meituan's 23.3 billion yuan loss signals a turning point for Asian tech profitability. As JD.com and Alibaba's subsidy wars erode margins, CMOs must reassess China's competitive landscape and consu...

99% of APAC Apps Fail US Child Privacy Rules

99% of Asia-Pacific child-directed apps violate US COPPA regulations. FTC's January 2025 enforcement exposes Asian brands to penalties. CMOs must audit vendor compliance immediately.

Hong Kong Board Pay Gap Hits 2,000-Fold, Raising Governance Red Flags

Hong Kong independent directors face extreme 2,000-fold pay disparity, raising governance concerns. New Stock Exchange reforms cap tenure and limit board positions to address overboarding issues.

Smart Bidding Ad Spend Surges 50% as APAC Marketers Prioritize ROI

APAC marketers shift to ROI-focused strategies as Smart Bidding ad spend jumps 50%. Mintegral report reveals short drama apps hit triple-digit growth and regional monetization gaps.

MIP London Expands Creator Programming as Netflix, Disney+ Confirm Attendance

MIP London 2026 expands creator economy programming with 650+ buyers from Netflix, Disney+, Amazon confirmed. Explores how platforms scale creator-driven content as creator ad spend hits US$37B.