Malaysia Opens Corruption Probe Into RM1.1B Arm Holdings Deal

Malaysia's anti-corruption agency launches formal investigation into RM1.1B Arm Holdings semiconductor deal, summoning 12 officials. Implications for tech partnerships across Asia.

DBS China Captures 38% of Panda Bond Market, Wins Principal License

DBS becomes only Singapore bank with full CIBM underwriting authority, capturing 38% of Panda bond market in 2025. Enables cross-border capital flows for Asian financial institutions.

Amazon Repositions Value as Premium Strategy in Australia

Amazon repositions value as premium positioning in Australia with Droga5 campaign and Haul expansion. How creator-led commerce and emotional messaging reshape ecommerce strategy across Asia Pacific.

APAC Influencer Campaigns Shift to Performance: 42% Now Measured by Sales

Performance-driven influencer campaigns in APAC jumped from 28% to 42% in two years. AnyMind Group data shows nano/micro-creators now outperform macro-influencers on ROI across 10 markets.

Tokyo Agency Offers WPP CEO Internship Over Industry Experience Gap

UltraSuperNew publicly offers WPP's Cindy Rose an unpaid internship, citing her lack of advertising agency experience while leading the world's largest ad holding company.

Why Chatime Is Shifting Marketing Control Back to Sydney

Chatime restructures marketing leadership, appointing Alison Walsh as CMO reporting to Sydney HQ instead of Singapore. A shift signaling QSR brands' move toward localized marketing control in Asia ...

Hyundai Appoints Yukontorn Wisadkosin as ASEAN President

Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific names ex-Ford executive Yukontorn Wisadkosin as ASEAN President, consolidating operations across five markets amid intensifying Chinese EV competition in Southeast Asia.

ASX Issues Formal Warning to Vinyl Over 37-Minute Disclosure Breach

Vinyl Group faces ASX compliance warning after 37-minute delay in disclosing US$10.5M Val Morgan acquisition. Stricter 2025 rules now require faster waiver disclosure.

BKT Tires Appoints Infectious Advertising for India Consumer Push

BKT consolidates creative and digital work under Infectious Advertising as it enters India's consumer tyre market for the first time, targeting ₹23,000 crore revenue by 2030.

Why Retailers Are Turning Friction Points Into Revenue Drivers

VML Malaysia transforms abandoned shopping carts into a revenue driver for Lotus's using RFID-enabled rewards. How retailers are monetizing pre-store friction points.

TBWA Hong Kong Names Mike Choy and William Chow as Joint Creative Partners

TBWA Hong Kong names Mike Choy and William Chow as joint Creative Partners, signaling a shift toward co-leadership models across Hong Kong agency networks under Omnicom's group creative structure.

Why Indonesia's Design Tool Adoption Outpaces Western Markets

Indonesia ranks as Canva's third-largest market with enterprise adoption metrics surpassing Western regions. How Asia's behavioral data is reshaping global design software strategy.