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Analysis

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Moving the Perception Dial: A New Perspective on Public Affairs

Achieving business success in Asia requires a public affairs strategy that starts with a business goal on a cross-regional platform and localizes for success, says Donough Foley

July 28, 2010

 

The Gold Standard mark of distinction

Craig Hoy offers a preview of the 2010 Gold Standard Awards as PublicAffairsAsia launches the programme's new website

July 06, 2010

 

Scoring goals in a fast moving year

As the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine is published Craig Hoy charts the opportunities and challenges presented by 2010 thus far

June 23, 2010

 

Preparing the ground now

Responding to the 2010 State of the Industry report, Emma Dale says consultancy CEOs should use its findings to develop coherent and localised recruitment strategies which build capacity for future growth

June 07, 2010

 

Challening complex conversations

Alan VanderMolen says the PublicAffairsAsia State of the Industry report underlines the need for corporations to be engaged at all levels of the increasingly complex stakeholder debate in Asia

June 07, 2010

 

The case for cautious optimism in China

John Holden reviews the 2010 National People's Congress and concludes that MNCs can draw some assurance from the Beijing mood music

April 16, 2010

 

The Government Affairs Forum: Tigers and nationalism

Nationalism is likely to be the primary problem confronting foreign MNCs operating in China and the US, Yuan Haiying predicts in the latest Government Affairs Forum, published as the Year of the Tiger roars into being

February 22, 2010

 

All politics is still local

Dan Baxter stresses how a global public affairs strategy has to be made local and explains how to make your public affairs strategy relevant in China

January 29, 2010

 

The integration intersection

The emergence of an integrated Asia Pacific community of nations has arrived at a cross roads and the future direction could lie in China's hands, suggests Hans Vriens

November 27, 2009

 

The PAA China Government Affairs Forum

In the latest Government Affairs Forum discussion we ask the PublicAffairsAsia panel members to examine tactics and strategies for monitoring and lobbying the legislative and regulatory agenda in China. Yuan Haiying joins the latest discussion

October 29, 2009

 

The multicultural keystone

The Corporate Diplomat must ensure that they localise their processes, plans and people to achieve public affairs successes, says UPS public affairs vice president Steve Okun

October 09, 2009

 

Public affairs matters - and more

As the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia is published and the Gold Standard nominations process continues, Craig Hoy looks at public affairs, crisis communications and the case for corporate diplomacy

October 08, 2009

 

The PAA China Government Affairs Forum

In the second PublicAffairsAsia Government Affairs Forum, a selection of panel members are examining the process of identifying and engaging with stakeholders and decision-makers in China. This week Cummins Inc's Catherine Van Way adds her views about how to locate those targets essential to a successful public affairs strategy

August 21, 2009

 

The PAA China Government Affairs Forum

The Government Affairs Forum panel examines the role of the professional public affairs practitioner and the government relations processes in modern China

July 22, 2009

 

The era of interconnectivity

As the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine is published, Craig Hoy says that government affairs, corporate communications and public policy are becoming increasingly interconnected in Asia

June 24, 2009

 

An institutional makeover

As the European Union prepares to elect a new parliament in Brussels. Waggener Edstrom's Herman Schepers examines the institutional challenges which lie ahead

June 01, 2009

 

Reporting the Obama factor

As Barack Obama passes his 100th day in office, Media Monitors' John Croll charts how the Asian media is responding to his leadership

May 02, 2009

 

Maintaining truth and perspective

As global governments and commerce brace themselves for a possible flu pandemic, Craig Hoy assesses how professional communicators balance transparency with the need to maintain calm in times of crisis

April 28, 2009

 

A new era of creative engagement

Following a recent trip to Washington DC John Holden says business should prepare for an enhanced relationship between the US and China

April 24, 2009

 

The role of PA in times of crisis

Monday sees the publication of the latest edition of PublicAffairsAsia magazine and the PA Industry in 2009 Report. Craig Hoy offers an insight into the comment and content contained in the latest publications

March 06, 2009

 

Emerging from the shadows

As the first edition of PublicAffairsAsia is published, Craig Hoy explains how the practice of public affairs and government relations is becoming more transparent in Asia

November 28, 2008

 

Comment: Asia's leadership deficit

Robert Sutter says the rising economic power of Asian economies is not matched by a significant rise in the continent's global leadership role

September 26, 2008

 

Mixed messages in modern China

European business in China fears that economic nationalism could jeapordise the positive trading relations between Western companies and domestic enterprises, the EU Chamber of Commerce warns

September 12, 2008

 

The challenge of transparency

The changes seen in China over the last decade have resulted in a more transparent yet more complex public affairs process, says Yuan Haiying

September 01, 2008

 

The Beijing Olympics and Brand China

Julius Roberge says the Olympics reveal the similarities, but also the deep differences, between 'Brand China' and the West

September 01, 2008

 

A smart choice for business

Mike Rowse, director general of investment promotion at Invest Hong Kong, tells PublicAffairsAsia that influencing outcomes in the region requires an understanding of the territory's past and present

August 25, 2008

 

Why being credible creates success

Jitender Bhargava, Air India's executive director of corporate communications, says knowledge and credibility are essential in modern public relations

August 25, 2008

 

A more complex public affairs landscape

In the first of our editorials PublicAffairsAsia predicts that the elevated sense of national pride will inevitably lead to a more complex government relations landscape in China

August 17, 2008


Feature

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The rapid rise of Asia's PA industry

Irwin Hankins says the 2010 State of the Industry Report highlights the development of the PA industry in Asia - and a marked increase in the significance of Asian corporations, SOEs and governments

June 07, 2010

 

Facing up to the new world order

Globalisation brings challenges and opportunities which have to be confronted by public affairs professionals, suggests Qu Hong

April 16, 2010

 

Shanghai's Expo Factor

The Shanghai Expo represents a further opportunity to showcase China globally, and let the world access China’s markets. Craig Hoy reflects on the opportunities at the biggest show on earth

March 12, 2010

 

Taking the trust test

As Edelman's Trust Barometer reveals a modest rebound in trust for institutions at the helm of the global financial crisis, Mark O'Brien talks trust and transparency with Asia Pacific president Alan VanderMolen

February 24, 2010

 

A diplomatic mission

Former US ambassador Ralph “Skip” Boyce is a figure known to many power-brokers and business leaders in Asia. In his current role as Boeing’s ASEAN president he says the tricks of the diplomatic trade are proving useful, Mark O'Brien discovers

October 05, 2009

 

The larger trend: China, Britain and Europe in a multilateral world

The speech in full: The UK's business secretary Lord Mandelson tells the Party School in Beijing that the time has come for China to take a leadership role in defining the future of international relations

September 09, 2009

 

Changing course with China

Tom Grimmer tells Craig Hoy that an infectious enthusiam for China, investment banking and the corporate public relations world are the driving forces in the next stage of his professional journey

August 07, 2009

 

Burning China's media rulebook

As blogs challenge traditional media platforms in China, David McNeill speaks to Jeremy Goldkorn, the Beijing-based media entrepreneur whose danwei website is redefining news dissemination

July 09, 2009

 

Lobbying: A world of difference

Lobbyist turned academic Conor McGrath takes a global look at lobbying and finds a wide variation in practices among interest groups and corporate public affairs professionals

July 01, 2009

 

Why it's time to prove your worth

With every element of corporate expenditure under review, Mark O'Brien says evaluation and measurement will become critical tools to defend communications and public affairs budgets

April 10, 2009

 

Tracking the trade changes

Amid increased speculation about mounting protectionism in the East and West, Yuan Haiying offers an insight into the latest China outward investment rules

March 20, 2009

 

Industry survey: The Growth Curve

As "The PA Industry in 2009" report is published, Mark O'Brien looks at some of its key findings for the consultancy sector

March 09, 2009

 

10 Top Tips on influencing outcomes

Influencing outcomes in Asia can be complex and fraught with unexpected twists and turns. PublicAffairsAsia's latest edition offers 10 top tips for public affairs professionals

March 06, 2009

 

China's communications challenge

Sound public affairs and solid communications will prove essential if China is to effectively navigate 2009, suggests Craig Hoy

January 09, 2009

 

Why China matters

Weber Shandwick global chairman Jack Leslie tells Craig Hoy that China is set to become a bigger player in global markets, world politics and the public affairs industry

November 21, 2008

 

Asia's rights and responsibilities

Former White House adviser Doug Paal tells PublicAffairsAsia that the US is set to commit more leadership time to ensuring Asia plays its rightful role in the development of global policy

September 19, 2008

 

Case study: Whisky wins Gold

David Williamson explains how an 18 month concerted and multi-faceted public affairs campaign utilising British and Chinese influence won trademark protection for Scotch Whisky in China

September 03, 2008

 

Profile: Hua Foley

Upstream Asia's managing director in Beijing, Hua Foley, tells PublicAffairsAsia that government relations in China is a complex matrix involving people, process, protocol and policy

August 25, 2008

 

High finance and high politics

Sebastian Vos says the situation confronting Sovereign Wealth Funds proves that communications has an increasingly important role to play in the world of corporate finance

August 17, 2008


News

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Nominations open for 2010 Gold Standard Awards

Nominations have opened for the 2010 Gold Standard Awards with a series of new categories and an expanded sponsors programme unveiled.

September 03, 2010

 

Hernandez secures top GA role at Hewlett Packard

HP has announced that Elizabeth Hernandez has joined the company as the new vice president of government affairs for Asia Pacific and Japan.

August 27, 2010

 

PublicAffairsAsia and News Corporation to honour diplomatic achievement

PublicAffairsAsia, in association with News Corporation, is set to honour the work done by Diplomatic Missions in the commercial and public affairs arena with a new Gold Standard Award.

August 26, 2010

 

ADB report points to strong Asian growth

Asia has shown more resilience than initially expected to the global financial crisis, with major economies posting strong growth, even as demand for exports from the US and Europe fell, says a new report from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

August 20, 2010

 

Chinese premier reassures foreign investors

Chinese prime minister, Wen Jiabao has tried to reassure foreign business leaders that China's investment climate was stable and that China would not stop the export of rare metals needed to manufacture computers and mobile phones.

July 19, 2010

 

PublicAffairsAsia announces 2010 Gold Standard Awards

PublicAffairsAsia is this week announcing the timeline and categories for the 2010 Gold Standard Awards as the programme's website goes live.

July 14, 2010

 

Chinese ease internet licences

The Chinese government has announced the abolition of special licences required of internet service providers before they could operate forums and chat rooms.

July 13, 2010

 

APCO launches new reputation survey

APCO Worldwide has launched the first in a series of studies using its Return on Reputation Indicator, which aims to improve and protect corporate reputation.

July 10, 2010

 

Business leadership events remain strong says new survey

Senior executive participation at business leadership conferences has held steady or grown since the start of the global economic crisis, according to nearly three-quarters (73%) of external communications professionals surveyed online by global public relations firm Weber Shandwick and executive communications journal Vital Speeches of the Day.

June 30, 2010

 

Walsh to lead APCO in South East Asia

APCO Worldwide has announced Garry Walsh as managing director of its South East Asia region as the company looks to develop its ASEAN business.

June 15, 2010

 

Chinese aviation lobby criticises EU tax plan

China's aviation lobby has attacked the European Union's proposed carbon tax on flights to and from the European Union that will come in to effect from 2012.

June 09, 2010

 

Asia rapidly becoming strategically more important to global consultancies

Business generated by Asian corporations, SOEs and government bodies is rapidly becoming strategically more important to global public affairs and public relations consultancies operating in the region, the 2010 PublicAffairsAsia State of the Industry Survey reports today.

June 07, 2010

 

PublicAffairsAsia to publish State of Industry 2010 report

PublicAffairsAsia is set to publish the findings of the 2010 State of the Industry report into the consultancy GA and PA sector.

June 01, 2010

 

Large Chinese companies in major GA drive

Twenty five private companies in Eastern China's Zhejiang province are trying to recruit party secretaries to boost their government relations capacity.

May 21, 2010

 

Chinese carbon tax predicted

A leading Chinese energy expert has predicted that China will introduce a carbon tax and increase the price of fossil fuels over the next five years.

May 10, 2010

 

APCO Worldwide woos Gilligan in Beijing

Former senior McDonald's executive Greg Gilligan has been appointed managing director of APCO Worldwide's Beijing office.

April 28, 2010

 

Software lobby calls for more action on piracy

Governments across Asia must do more to fight software piracy and create a sympathetic legal environment if local software companies are to survive, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) has said..

April 26, 2010

 

Global survey shows boost to China's image

A new survey has shown an increase in China's positive image compared to a low rating last year.

April 21, 2010

 

China Government Affairs Forum nears capacity

The May 25 China Government Affairs Forum is nearing capacity as senior corporate figures continue to examine MNCs' position in China's trading landscape.

April 05, 2010

 

China moves to reassure foreign investors

The Chinese government has moved to reassure foreign investors that the business environment would remain open to foreign investment.

April 02, 2010

 

Momentum builds ahead of China Government Affairs Forum

A wide range of partner organisations and speakers have been announced as PublicAffairsAsia prepares for the first Government Affairs Forum conference in Beijing.

March 26, 2010

 

EU Chamber to host NPC seminar

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is to host a seminar on the outcomes of the recently concluded Plenary Session of the National People's Congress 2010.

March 25, 2010

 

Commerce welcomes Wen's commitment to foreign business

The European Chamber in China has welcomed Premier Wen Jiabao's commitment to a level playing field for foreign businesses and domestic enterprises.

March 15, 2010

 

PAA to host key government affairs conference

PublicAffairsAsia has announced its first Government Affairs Forum conference for senior PA practitioners and corporate managers in Beijing.

March 12, 2010

 

IATA appoints new regional chief

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Willy Boulter as regional vice president for Asia-Pacific.

March 05, 2010

 

Chinese policy under fire at Davos

Political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos have attacked China's monetary and trade policy and questioned its ability to tackle an overheating economy.

January 28, 2010

 

McKinsey study identifies need for corporate government affairs

A new report has underlined the need for greater governmental engagement by multinational corporations.

January 22, 2010

 

China and India 'set to dominate global growth'

China could overtake the United States to become the world's largest economy as early as 2020 according business consultancy PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

January 21, 2010

 

Increased Asian trade is the UK solution

Increased trade and investment in Asia is the solution to Britain's economic stagnation according to a new report.

January 18, 2010

 

Kraus predicts new era of stakeholder engagement

The challenges confronting corporate public affairs professionals have dramatically altered as a result of the financial crisis, APCO's CEO Margery Kraus has told PublicAffairsAsia.

January 04, 2010

 

Business lobby struggles to exert pressure on climate deal

Business leaders at the United Nations climate-change summit in Copenhagen are pushing European nations not to bow to pressure from developing nations to increase targets for greenhouse-gas cuts.

December 18, 2009

 

Gold Standard reception venue announced

PublicAffairsAsia has announced that the Gold Standard Awards are to be presented in Hong Kong in February.

December 18, 2009

 

Computer sector in major China lobby

Thirty industry groups representing the computer and office equipment sector have protested to the the Chinese government saying that procurement rules effectively prevent foreign companies selling computers and office equipment to government departments.

December 16, 2009

 

Korea launches new integration plan

The Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance has launched plans to promote economic integration between Korea, Japan and China.

December 11, 2009

 

Japan pledges to push free trade area

The Japanese foreign minister, Katsuya Okada has pledged that Japan will accelerate the growth of an APEC free trade following an APEC symposium in Tokyo.

December 10, 2009

 

Gold Standard Awards shortlist announced

The shortlist of the inaugural PublicAffairsAsia Gold Standard Awards has been announced with leading MNCs, government agencies, NGOs and trade promotion bodies in contention to secure the overall awards.

December 04, 2009

 

Social media 'key to outcomes' in China finds PublicAffairsAsia/Edelman survey

More than two-thirds of 132 public affairs professionals with responsibility for China surveyed by PublicAffairsAsia and Edelman believe that opinions expressed in social media have more influence over contemporary public policy than other media.

November 17, 2009

 

Country Brand Index results published for 2009

The United States has become the world’s top county brand for the first time in the fifth annual Country Brand Index (CBI), rising from the third spot in 2008.

November 06, 2009

 

Credit crunch has reduced fraud potential says new report

A new report by a leading risk consultancy has suggested the global financial crisis has made it more difficult to commit corporate fraud.

October 20, 2009

 

PublicAffairsAsia co-hosts Singapore networking debate

Over 35 senior public affairs, government relations and corporate communications professionals gathered this week for a panel debate and networking event on the theme of corporate diplomacy.

October 14, 2009

 

Ruder Finn secures BusinessWeek contract

Ruder Finn has been appointed by BusinessWeek as their PR Agency partner for the 2009 CEO Forum.

October 13, 2009

 

New CSR challenges lie ahead for business

CSR Asia has conducted a survey of over 70 CSR experts in the region to look at what are the top 10 issues that companies will face in the next decade.

October 05, 2009

 

Public affairs and communications 'bigger than ever' says Boeing ASEAN chief

Business must reach out more to government and should be supported by their embassies when doing so, the former US ambassador Ralph 'Skip' Boyce has told PublicAffairsAsia.

October 05, 2009

 

Major CPC meeting to debate fight against corruption

China is expected to use this week's CPC Central Committee meeting to step up its efforts to tackle bribery and corruption by officials.

September 16, 2009

 

US-ASEAN Business Council becomes Gold Standard Awards partner

The US-ASEAN Business Council has become the latest organisation to become a partner in the 2009 Gold Standard Awards for public policy and communications.

September 11, 2009

 

Mandelson calls for China to adopt leadership role

British business secretary Lord Mandelson has highlighted the growing importance of the Chinese economy and the connection between business and stakeholders.

September 09, 2009

 

PublicAffairsAsia's Atack to lead US push

PublicAffairsAsia is set to expand its focus on the US with the announcement that European vice-president Steve Atack is to take responsibility for the United States.

August 14, 2009

 

IP survey shows chambers increasingly active

Chambers of commerce around the world are increasingly active in the intellectual property arena, according to a new survey.

August 04, 2009

 

China 'set to mount global PR offensive'

China is set to launch a campaign to bolster support for Chinese-made goods, according to media reports.

July 17, 2009

 

China thinks again on controversial internet plan

An intense lobbying effort by the internet industry, computer producers and foreign governments has resulted in China delaying a controversial plan requiring all new computers to be equipped with an internet filtering software.

July 03, 2009

 

Digital China Government Affairs Forum launches

PublicAffairsAsia has this week launched its new China Government Affairs Forum - an online discussion platform for public affairs professionals engaged in China.

July 03, 2009

 

PublicAffairsAsia launches Gold Standard Awards

PublicAffairsAsia has unveiled the categories and preliminary judging panel for the inaugural Gold Standard Awards for public policy, government relations and corporate communications.

June 29, 2009

 

Amnesty calls on business human rights focus

Businesses entering China markets should use their influence to lobby for a greater emphasis on human rights, the international group Amnesty International has said.

May 28, 2009

 

China denies growth in fake drug industry

The Chinese goverment has hit back after claims it is turning a blind eye to a growing fake drug industry.

May 27, 2009

 

PublicAffairsAsia launches digital Thought Leaders edition

New thinking from nine senior public affairs and government relations professionals is showcased in the first PublicAffairsAsia Thought Leaders digital edition which is launched today.

May 04, 2009

 

Communications key in Mexican flu response

As the World Health Organisation seeks to manage the information flow surrounding the growing Mexican flu epidemic, one leading Asian corporate communicator has warned that successful news management will prove vital to the future of industries such as aviation.

April 29, 2009

 

PublicAffairsAsia expands digital offering

PublicAffairsAsia is set to expand its scope and influence with the launch of a series of new digital innovations over the coming weeks.

April 24, 2009

 

EU Chamber in China meet to discuss procurement

The European Union Chamber of Commerce has met with the National Development and Reform Commission to discuss a range of public procurement issues.

April 24, 2009

 

H&K appointed for World Expo

Hill & Knowlton has been appointed as public relations service provider to the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai.

April 09, 2009

 

Expectations grow ahead of ASEAN summit

Senior policy and business figures are urging Asian political leaders to use this week's ASEAN summit to assert a key role in a new world economic order.

April 06, 2009

 

Lobby groups welcome G20 focus on stimulus and development

Asian and global lobby groups have welcomed the outcome of the G20 meeting despite warning that it has "fallen short" on measures needed to respond to the global economic situation.

April 01, 2009

 

APCO strikes global partnership deal

APCO Worldwide has signed a partnership deal with BCM International Regulatory Analytics LLC.

March 13, 2009

 

Business still optimistic about China says new survey

Companies remain optimistic about their future in China despite a 40 per cent drop in investment budgets, according to a survey conducted by The American Chamber of Commerce in South China.

March 13, 2009

 

Exclusive survey: China to lead Asia PA growth

China is set to lead the growth in public affairs and government relations activity in Asia, according to an exclusive survey of the region’s consultancy CEOs.

March 09, 2009

 

Weber Shandwick launches new PR benchmarks

Weber Shandwick has launched a new range of communications metrics to assist clients to evaluate a return on investment across online and offline campaigns.

February 26, 2009

 

Weber Shandwick China MD wins award

Weber Shandwick China managing director David Liu has been awarded the industry achievement Award by the Chinese Public Relations Association.

February 11, 2009

 

Davos: World leaders discuss global crisis

The world's political and business leaders are adopting a pessimistic but resolute stance as they debate the deepening economic crisis at the high profile Davos World Forum in Switzerland.

January 29, 2009

 

Ogilvy boosts Beijing team

Ogilvy has announced the appointment of Sandy Moore as director of Ogilvy PR and Sarah Guldin as a senior manager for the Ogilvy Group in Beijing.

January 22, 2009

 

Barroso emphasises close EU ties with China

Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission president, has said that the European Union places great importance to developing relations with China.

January 21, 2009

 

GolinHarris unveils new global PA brand

GolinHarris has announced the launch of a new global brand with a digital focus which will operate out of the US.

December 30, 2008

 

Tsang: Full democracy will not equal sovereignty

Hong Kong will not be able to use universal suffrage to breach the will of Beijing, the chief executive has said.

December 09, 2008

 

PublicAffairsAsia magazine launched

PublicAffairsAsia has continued its expansion with the publication of its first quarterly magazine.

December 07, 2008

 

China firms boost London's prospects

London says it is poised to become the European Capital for Chinese companies entering EU markets.

November 27, 2008

 

Leslie: China 'will drive consultancy growth'

Chinese multinationals are set to increase their spend and focus on public affairs, government relations and PR as they shift their business into Western markets, Weber Shandwick chairman Jack Leslie says today.

November 21, 2008

 

EU business calls for strengthened dialogue with China

European business interests in Beijing are pressing for the EU-China summit to enhance dialogue on Sino-European isues.

November 20, 2008

 

Slowdown 'could jeapordise' China's social development

Senior figures in the NGO and CSR communities are warning that the global slowdown could result in serious setbacks in the development of China's social policy.

November 03, 2008

 

China cements international press freedoms

Journalists have welcomed the news that media freedoms granted to foreign journalists during the Olympics are to be maintained.

October 18, 2008

 

Kraus: Emerging markets become more important

Reversing the financial crisis requires better global leadership and presents risks and opportunities to the PA industry, one of the world's leading figures in business advocacy has said.

October 04, 2008

 

Wen Jiabao: China can ride out global storm

China can continue to deliver economic growth despite the economic meltdown in the US, the Chinese premier has told a meeting of senior business, political and public service figures.

September 28, 2008

 

China confirms October ASEM summit

Leaders and delegates from 45 Asian and European countries and organisations will gather in Beijing for a summit from October 24 to 25, the Foreign Ministry has confirmed.

September 24, 2008

 

Scottish government mounts Asia trade lobby

The Scottish government has announced plans to step up its efforts to attract business from the Asia Pacific region.

September 16, 2008

 

EU chamber warns of China protectionist lobby

Lobbying by domestic Chinese interests is leading to a culture of economic nationalism which will deter inward investment, according to a report by the EU chamber of commerce.

September 09, 2008

 

London mounts China trade campaign

London is embarking on a major public relations and soft-lobby offensive aimed at promoting foreign direct investment in the British capital.

August 27, 2008

 

Scotch whisky lobby hails China trade mark move

Scotland's whisky producers are raising their glasses in a toast to China, following its decision to give the industry legal protection in a country which is now the fourth largest blended whisky market in the world.

August 26, 2008

 

Hong Kong remains 'a haven' says Rowse

Business is more concerned about the rule of law than the politics of Hong Kong, a leading figure in the territory says today.

August 25, 2008

 

PublicAffairsAsia network goes live

The complex process of government relations and public affairs in countries such as China, Vietnam and India is set to become more visible and connected with the launch of the new PublicAffairsAsia network.

August 22, 2008

 

China university to buy French far-right HQ

Shanghai University appears set to buy the Paris HQ of France’s National Front Party in a deal estimated at over US$22 million.

August 21, 2008

 

Chinese patriotism boosted by Olympics

The build up to the Olympics has led to a surge in Chinese pride and patriotism, a survey commissioned by Ogilvy PR and Millward Brown ACSR has found.

August 01, 2008

 

WS promotes Barodawala in Mumbai

Weber Shandwick's Indian operation Corporate Voice has announced that Nazneen Barodawala is to head up the company’s Mumbai operation.

July 23, 2008

 

New Asia Pacific Co-Chair for O&M

Tim Isaac is to replace Miles Young as co-chairman of Ogilvy & Mather Asia Pacific.

July 23, 2008

 

Toyota overhauls US comms team

Japanese car manufacturer Toyota has announced a raft of changes to its senior Californian-based communications team.

July 22, 2008

 

O&M appoint new India chief

Ogilvy & Mather India has recruited senior PR figure Arijit Sengupta as its national head.

July 03, 2008

 

Weber Shandwick wins Samsung contract

Samsung Electronics has named Weber Shandwick as its Australian PR provider following a hotly-contested pitch.

March 03, 2008