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...

Why APAC Brands Are Chasing the 'Front Page of the Living Room'

Samsung and Teads partner to reach 12M viewers across Southeast Asia with homescreen ads. CMOs gain exclusive access to the 'front page of the living room' as Smart TV penetration exceeds 50% in ke...

Omnicom Merges Golin With Ketchum, Folds Porter Novelli Into FleishmanHillard

Omnicom consolidates PR portfolio post-IPG acquisition: Golin merges with Ketchum, Porter Novelli folds into FleishmanHillard. What this means for Asian agency operations and client servicing.

Australia Fines Roblox A$49.5M Over Child Safety Violations

Australia's eSafety Commissioner fines Roblox A$49.5M for child grooming and graphic content exposure. Asia-Pacific tightens gaming platform regulations with Indonesia and Malaysia enforcement.

The AI Trust Gap: Why APAC Shoppers Embrace Recommendations but Fear Checkout

Visa's 15,000-consumer APAC study reveals critical disconnect: shoppers embrace AI product discovery but resist AI payments. Security assurances key to unlocking adoption.

ByteDance Invests $22B in Nvidia While Developing Samsung AI Chips

ByteDance plans $22B in AI chip purchases while developing proprietary Samsung-made processors. How Chinese tech giants are racing to reduce Nvidia dependence amid export restrictions.

Amplify Appoints Global Creative Director to Lead APAC Expansion

Creative agency Amplify appoints Jordan Dale as Global Creative Director from London to Sydney, signaling major APAC investment with multiple senior hires to accelerate regional growth across Austr...

European Creative Agency Leavingstone Enters Asia via Katashe Partnership

European creative agency Leavingstone expands into Asia through Singapore venture builder Katashe. Award-winning firm bypasses traditional offices for accelerator model targeting Web3 and digital e...

Havas ANZ Expands Chief Strategy Officer Role Across Creative and Media

Havas ANZ promotes Olly Taylor to expanded Chief Strategy Officer role unifying creative and media strategy. Move strengthens integrated Village model positioning across Australia and New Zealand.