Category: Southeast Asia
Singapore — Holiday shopping in Singapore is kicking off earlier than ever, with most consumers planning to boost their festive spending and lean heavily on online and mobile platforms, according to a report from Integral Ad Science AI tools are entering the mainstream: 74% of shoppers are open to using...
Singapore — Former McDonald’s Singapore managing director, Benjamin Boh, took new leadership strides as Domino’s Pizza International regional vice president for Asia, the Middle East, and Africa (AMEA) starting August 2025. In a heartfelt post on LinkedIn, Boh shared how the company has resonated personally,...
Singapore — A new national survey by StarHub and YouGov has found that 4 in 5 people in Singapore feel mentally drained after extended screen time, with 9 in 10 admitting to mindless scrolling. In response, StarHub has launched the Digital BMI (Balanced Media Index)—a quick, online wellbeing quiz—and...
Indonesia – ByteDance’s TikTok has temporarily suspended its LIVE feature in Indonesia as the country grapples with escalating political unrest and violent protests. A TikTok spokesperson confirmed the move in a statement carried by AFP and reported by CNA, saying, “Out of an abundance of caution, TikTok...
Singapore — American luxury brand Coach has recently launched its first permanent café in Singapore, situated within its retail store at WEAVE, Resorts World Sentosa. This new 139 sqm space marks Coach’s 14th global café outlet, following a successful two-year pop-up at Keong Saik Road. The café...
The initiative, which will be rolled out progressively to all employees, involves a series of workshops designed to strengthen AIA Singapore’s customer service culture.
Singapore – Dinesh Ratnam has announced his return to iQIYI with his new role as senior managing director for Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Dinesh was previously with iQIYI for more than three years, from 2020 to 2023, where he oversaw the company’s early expansion in Southeast Asia. After stepping...
Manila, Philippines —Dentsu Philippines has identified a shift in Filipino consumer behaviour with its 2025 consumer and media trends report, stating that consumers are more empowered and value-driven with their choices. According to the findings, Filipino consumers have moved from a period of pandemic-related...
Singapore — In celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, Fujifilm Group hosted a special commemorative event marking its six decades of presence in Singapore. The event brought together employees, long-time partners, and representatives from the Singapore Economic Development Board...
Singapore — Mercedes-Benz Singapore has named Allison Worldwide as its new strategic communications partner, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to deepening cultural relevance and customer engagement in one of Asia’s most competitive luxury markets. The partnership spans earned media, influencer engagement,...
