Tag: APAC
Singapore – In APAC, more than half (51%) of consumers now recognise “AI slop” in social media feeds and brand replies, setting a high bar for content quality and showing little tolerance for lazy automation, according to a report by Klaviyo. About 30% of the APAC population now uses AI several times...
Singapore – Starbucks is partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to launch a Harry Potter-themed collaboration across its coffeehouses in Asia Pacific, introducing a line of themed beverages, merchandise, and in-store experiences inspired by the popular franchise. The collaboration...
Bangkok, Thailand – Yukontorn Wisadkosin has been appointed ASEAN president of Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific (HMAP), effective 2 March. In the role, she will oversee regional operations and alignment, aiming to drive long-term growth across Southeast Asia. Wisadkosin brings over 20 years of senior leadership...
Japan – Publicis Groupe Asia-Pacific has established a new Japan–South Korea (JSK) sub-region, consolidating its Japan and South Korea operations under a unified leadership and operating model to strengthen cross-market integration and client delivery. Under the new structure, Gareth Mulryan, CEO of...
Singapore – Despite global economic uncertainty, travellers remain committed to spending on travel, with Asia Pacific consumers 50% more likely than those in Europe and the US to increase their budgets in 2026, according to a Klook report. The report highlights strong international travel intent, rising...
Singapore — Micro drama platform ReelShort has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Hong Kong-based Asia Productions (AR) as part of its plans to expand across the Asia-Pacific region. Under the agreement, AR will act as ReelShort’s exclusive agency for the region, with responsibility...
U.S. – Global bubble tea brand Gong cha has announced several senior leadership appointments, including new regional chief marketing officers and operations heads, as it moves to strengthen its leadership team across key markets. On the marketing front, Sepanta Bagherpour has been appointed chief marketing...
Singapore – Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has named Salil Chari as regional president of its Asia Pacific operations, succeeding Kawal Preet as the company seeks to drive growth and strengthen customer experience across the region. Chari, previously senior vice president of marketing and customer...
Singapore – Nielsen has appointed Matty Lin as APAC regional sales leader within its commercial organisation, with the executive based in Singapore. Lin brings nearly two decades of experience across global markets, with a background in building and managing commercial teams and scaling operations across...
Hong Kong – David Ko, former managing director and head of AI at RFI Asia, has launched Humantyze, a leadership advisory and executive coaching consultancy aimed at helping senior leaders thrive amid uncertainty, harness AI responsibly, and build resilient, high-performing teams. Based in Hong Kong,...
