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RM11B Sunway-IJM Takeover Stalls Over Political, Corruption Concerns

Malaysian PM now controls IJM takeover decision as state funds near 50% ownership. Political opposition and corruption probes threaten the RM11B deal.

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What the Holding Company Shakeout Means for APAC Marketing Teams

Dentsu's record $2.18B loss signals the holding company model is breaking. APAC CMOs must rethink whether full-service agencies still deliver value.

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Why APAC Agencies Are Racing to Build AI Search Expertise

APAC agencies are racing to embed AI search expertise into leadership roles as the technology shifts from experimental to revenue-critical. Here's why your agency needs this capability now.

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Why APAC Retail Advertising Is Underperforming Despite Market Recovery

Retail advertising revenue fell 6% despite record overall growth, signaling a structural shift as retail media networks redirect APAC budgets away from traditional outdoor ads.

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NZ Creative Agency Multiplied Opens Sydney Office

Multiplied opens Sydney office with veteran exec Alex Edwards as partner, capitalizing on client demand and independent agency growth across the trans-Tasman region.

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Former Mars Commerce Exec Launches AI Venture Studio in Asia

Former Mars exec Sally Tobin launches AI venture studio targeting Asia's fragmented industries. Venture studios now outperform traditional VCs with 30-40% Series A success rates.

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Why Venture Studios, Not VCs, Are Reshaping APAC Startups

Venture studios are replacing traditional VCs in APAC as early-stage funding collapses. Here's why hands-on platform building beats capital-only models.

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

AirAsia's branding unit targets a US$1.5B Nasdaq listing via SPAC merger, signaling Fernandes' push to unlock value from non-aviation assets across Southeast Asia's 700M consumers.

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JA Worldwide Appoints Vivek Kumar as Asia Pacific President and CEO

JA Worldwide names Vivek Kumar as Asia Pacific president and CEO, bringing 20 years of cross-sector leadership to youth education in a region where 60% of the world's young people live.

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Narrative Communications Opens Sydney Office, Appoints Sophie Mullen as Director

Narrative Communications expands to Sydney with experienced director Sophie Mullen, signalling how Australian PR agencies must now operate across multiple cities to serve national clients effectively.

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

Meituan's US$3.5B loss signals a brutal reality for Asian tech: subsidy wars destroy shareholder value faster than competitors can gain market share.

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Ford CEO Pitches Chinese EV Joint Ventures to Trump Officials

Ford's CEO pitches Chinese EV joint ventures to Trump officials, reversing decades of trade policy. Can Detroit compete without Beijing's cost advantage?.