Category: Southeast Asia
Singapore – Monks, the digital-first, data-driven agency brand of S4Capital plc, has appointed Mihir Dhairyawan as its executive creative director for Southeast Asia, effective immediately. In his new role, Dhairyawan will lead the creative vision for Monks in the region, working closely with Munas Van...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – U Mobile, one of Malaysia’s mobile telco providers, has named Naga DDB Tribal as its creative agency of record, entrusting the agency with brand strategy, marketing communications, and ongoing creative development. The appointment, which follows a rigorous multi-agency pitch,...
Manila, Philippines — The Philippines’ Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has lifted the ban on xAI’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Grok, following the company’s implementation of corrective measures. The ban, initially imposed on January 16, 2026, was lifted on 21 January....
The additions come alongside an existing client base that includes RHB Bank, Darlie, Guardian, PepsiCo, MR D.I.Y, EcoWorld, Biore, SunLife, McCain, Haleon, Domino’s and Pokka.
Through this lens, the film examines why the custom continues to hold meaning across generations.
Singapore – Singapore has launched the world’s first comprehensive governance framework for the responsible deployment of agentic AI, marking a major step in shaping how autonomous AI systems are developed and used globally. The new Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI was announced by...
Manila, Philippines — Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP), the bottling partner and official distributor of Coca-Cola products in the Philippines, has appointed Ramon Christian “Chris” Pesigan as its new president and chief executive officer, effective January 2026. Pesigan succeeds Gareth...
Singapore – Around 95% of global marketers view social media as an important channel for building brands, data from a new report from We Are Social shows. The report notes that social media has evolved from a supporting marketing platform into a primary channel for reaching target audiences. Survey respondents...
The expanded mandate follows a competitive pitch win for Tiger Beer and reflects HEINEKEN Malaysia’s ongoing confidence in Archetype’s communications approach, which focuses on earned media and integrated storytelling.
Bangkok, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is set to roll out the Thailand Co-Creator programme in February, as part of its broader Trusted Thailand campaign. The programme will feature more than 20 celebrities and influencers from 10 international markets, who will showcase travel destinations...
