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Moving the Perception Dial: A New Perspective on Public AffairsAchieving 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 distinctionCraig 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 yearAs 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 nowResponding 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 conversationsAlan 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 Government Affairs Forum: Tigers and nationalismNationalism 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
The integration intersectionThe 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 multicultural keystoneThe 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 moreAs 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 era of interconnectivityAs 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 makeoverAs 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 factorAs 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 perspectiveAs 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 engagementFollowing 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 crisisMonday 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
Smoke signals from JapanThe Japanese government must develop a national policy and raise its PR game if the country is to secure the foreign direct investment it both wants and needs, suggests James Weeks February 13, 2009
Emerging from the shadowsAs 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 deficitRobert 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
Intelligence Brief: The Thai scenariosApirux Wanasthop analyses the possible outcomes of the intense political stalemate in Thailand and assesses what it means for business engaged in the country September 04, 2008
Indonesia's G-20 coming of ageShanti Shamdasani examines how Indonesia is seeking to use global engagement as a means to take its place on the world stage June 21, 2010
The rapid rise of Asia's PA industryIrwin 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
Taking the trust testAs 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 missionFormer 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
Lobbying: A world of differenceLobbyist 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 worthWith 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
Industry survey: The Growth CurveAs "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 outcomesInfluencing 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 challengeSound public affairs and solid communications will prove essential if China is to effectively navigate 2009, suggests Craig Hoy January 09, 2009
Peter Mandelson: Interview in fullIn an exclusive interview with the PublicAffairsAsia network, European external trade commissioner Peter Mandelson urges sovereign wealth funds to develop the skills of government relations, active communication and media engagement August 18, 2008
Nominations open for 2010 Gold Standard AwardsNominations 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 PackardHP 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 achievementPublicAffairsAsia, 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 growthAsia 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
PublicAffairsAsia announces 2010 Gold Standard AwardsPublicAffairsAsia is this week announcing the timeline and categories for the 2010 Gold Standard Awards as the programme's website goes live. July 14, 2010
APCO launches new reputation surveyAPCO 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 surveySenior 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 AsiaAPCO 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
Asia rapidly becoming strategically more important to global consultanciesBusiness 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 reportPublicAffairsAsia is set to publish the findings of the 2010 State of the Industry report into the consultancy GA and PA sector. June 01, 2010
Software lobby calls for more action on piracyGovernments 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
IATA appoints new regional chiefThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Willy Boulter as regional vice president for Asia-Pacific. March 05, 2010
McKinsey study identifies need for corporate government affairsA new report has underlined the need for greater governmental engagement by multinational corporations. January 22, 2010
Kraus predicts new era of stakeholder engagementThe 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 dealBusiness 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 announcedPublicAffairsAsia has announced that the Gold Standard Awards are to be presented in Hong Kong in February. December 18, 2009
Korea launches new integration planThe 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 areaThe 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 announcedThe 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
Country Brand Index results published for 2009The 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
PublicAffairsAsia co-hosts Singapore networking debateOver 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
New CSR challenges lie ahead for businessCSR 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 chiefBusiness 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
US-ASEAN Business Council becomes Gold Standard Awards partnerThe 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
PublicAffairsAsia's Atack to lead US pushPublicAffairsAsia 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 activeChambers of commerce around the world are increasingly active in the intellectual property arena, according to a new survey. August 04, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia launches Gold Standard AwardsPublicAffairsAsia 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
Fleishman-Hillard makes moves in north AsiaFleishman-Hillard has made three senior appointments to its north Asian operations. May 27, 2009
London targets Korean businessesThe London government has announced new measures aimed at wooing business from across Asia following a visit by the city's mayor to Korea. May 19, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia launches digital Thought Leaders editionNew 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 responseAs 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 offeringPublicAffairsAsia 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
Expectations grow ahead of ASEAN summitSenior 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 developmentAsian 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
Exclusive survey: China to lead Asia PA growthChina 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 benchmarksWeber 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
Davos: World leaders discuss global crisisThe 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
EU calls for greater Japanese accessThe European rail and aviation lobbies are to step up their efforts to access Japanese markets . January 19, 2009
GolinHarris unveils new global PA brandGolinHarris has announced the launch of a new global brand with a digital focus which will operate out of the US. December 30, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia magazine launchedPublicAffairsAsia has continued its expansion with the publication of its first quarterly magazine. December 07, 2008
EADS to revamp global ethical and legal complianceGlobal defence and aerospace giant EADS has announced immediate plans to establish a new group-wide compliance regime amid increased demand for ethical conduct from multinational firms. October 24, 2008
Kraus: Emerging markets become more importantReversing 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
China confirms October ASEM summitLeaders 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 lobbyThe Scottish government has announced plans to step up its efforts to attract business from the Asia Pacific region. September 16, 2008
SWFs commit to voluntary codeThe International Monetary Fund has announced that countries operating government-funded sovereign wealth funds have agreed on a voluntary code of draft principles. September 04, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia network goes liveThe 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
WS promotes Barodawala in MumbaiWeber Shandwick's Indian operation Corporate Voice has announced that Nazneen Barodawala is to head up the company’s Mumbai operation. July 23, 2008
Weber Shandwick wins Samsung contractSamsung Electronics has named Weber Shandwick as its Australian PR provider following a hotly-contested pitch. March 03, 2008 |
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