Category: East Asia
Hong Kong – Guotai Junan International (GTJAI), the Hong Kong-based financial services arm of Guotai Junan Securities, has reassured investors of its financial stability as Hong Kong regulators conduct a probe into the company. In an announcement, GTJAI’s board of directors confirmed that on Tuesday...
China – WPP Media, the global media collective of WPP, has appointed Tina Chen as chief executive officer for its China operations. Chen brings experience spanning corporate strategy and innovation, consumer insights, market intelligence, data and analytics, media and marketing, as well as e-commerce...
China – Media OutReach Newswire has appointed Kitty Lee as managing partner, Greater China, a newly created role aimed at accelerating the company’s growth across the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and the wider Greater China region. Lee brings more than two decades of experience in the public relations industry....
Hong Kong – Cathay Pacific has partnered with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA) to unveil “Spirit of Hong Kong – 80th Anniversary Edition”, a striking new art-focused aircraft livery celebrating the airline’s milestone year. Cathay has been WestK’s travel partner since 2023,...
South Korea – Samsung has released a three-minute film for its Galaxy brand that focuses on human connection and imagination, extending the brand philosophy of ‘Life opens up with Galaxy’. The film was created in collaboration with Cheil Korea and director Tom Hooper and premiered during the opening...
Hong Kong – BBDO Hong Kong aims to “Do Big Things” with the hire of Oliver Davis as group creative director and Huey Wong as creative director, head of art, bolstering the agency’s creative leadership. Davis and Wong will work across the agency’s client portfolio, with Davis focusing on its growing roster...
South Korea – Global modern tea brand CHAGEE has announced its entry into the Korean market, unveiling a banner installation at its Gangnam flagship store. The company plans to follow with banner displays at Yongsan I’Park Mall and Sinchon, with all three locations set to open in the second quarter of...
Hong Kong – Penfolds has announced Troye Sivan as its new creative partner, marking a multi-year collaboration that will see the music and fashion icon shape the brand’s creative direction, design limited-edition wine collections, and lead initiatives celebrating shared cultural experiences. Troye marked...
China – Centurium Capital Partners, the lead investor in Luckin Coffee, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Nestlé’s Blue Bottle Coffee brand. According to a Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources familiar with the matter, Centurium Capital is finalising the deal with the coffee roaster and...
Hong Kong – Colgate has partnered with the Hong Kong Dental Association and Mannings to launch the city’s first TOTAL Periodontal Health Lab at the Atrium of Olympian City 2, offering residents professional gum screenings, expert consultations, and interactive activities aimed at promoting proactive...
