DayOne Data Centers Taps JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley for US$5B IPO

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Singapore's DayOne Data Centers is eyeing a US$5 billion IPO, tapping JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley to lead what could be one of Asia's largest tech listings this year. The deal signals just how aggressively AI infrastructure demand is reshaping capital markets across the region. Meanwhile, the agency world is in full restructuring mode.

Omnicom is merging Golin with Ketchum and folding Porter Novelli into FleishmanHillard as it consolidates its PR portfolio after the IPG acquisition. At Dentsu, the fallout from a A$2.85 billion impairment charge cost CEO Hiroshi Igarashi his job, exposing deeper structural cracks in the holding company's international operations. And Samsung Australia is running a full-service vs. specialist agency review on its $120 million Clemenger BBDO account.

On the creative side, MSD Vietnam's Tết-focused HPV campaign with Dentsu Creative is a standout example of culturally embedded health marketing, reaching over 50,000 people through AI exhibitions and phased content.

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DayOne Data Centers Taps JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley for US$5B IPO

Singapore data center operator DayOne targets US$5B IPO with US$20B valuation, backed by JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley. AI infrastructure demand drives premium valuations across Asia-Pacific expansion.

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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.

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MSD Vietnam Launches Tết-Focused HPV Campaign With Dentsu Creative

MSD Vietnam's first Tết-focused HPV prevention campaign reframes vaccination as a cultural ritual. Dentsu Creative's phased approach reached 50,000+ through AI exhibitions and targeted content.

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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.

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Full-Service vs. Specialist: Samsung Tests Agency Model

Samsung Australia reviews $120M Clemenger BBDO account, testing whether consolidated full-service model outperforms specialist agency structure.

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