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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 changing of the guardEon Consulting's Jojo Lacanilao assesses which direction incoming Philippines' President Noy Noy Aquino will take the country July 06, 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
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
Influence in Korea's rapidly changing communications environmentPublic communications strategies in Korea are being influenced more and more by transparency and openness, finds Fleishman-Hillard's Yvonne Park (pictured) and Byoung-Joo Kim in this exclusive Thought Leaders article May 31, 2010
Coalition building and advocacy: Five thoughts to ponderBuilding an effective, engaging and inclusive coalition can often be a critical factor in driving change in the advocacy arena, says News Corporation's Asia government relations chief Joe Welch April 23, 2010
The corporate affairs learning curveThe practice of corporate public affairs in India is becoming ever more global in outlook, with organisations required to be in touch with the increasingly complex stakeholder community, argues Sukanti Ghosh February 26, 2010
The power of corporate communicationsEric Lee explains how effective corporate communications involves stakeholder empathy, CSR awareness and an understanding of the operational balance sheet January 07, 2010
Corporate culture in emerging marketsVu Tu Thanh, the Vietnam representative of the US-ASEAN Business Council, outlines the government relations challenges confronting Western businesses as they strike into Asia’s emerging markets November 27, 2009
The China Government Affairs Forum: November 2009The government plays a central role in corporate China - and at no time moreso than during a crisis. In the latest PublicAffairsAsia China Government Affairs Forum, our panel members analyse how to work with government during a crisis scenario. Catherine Van Way and Qu Hong open the discussion November 25, 2009
10 steps to IPO successAs China goes global, good investor relations are becoming an increasingly important issue for Chinese companies seeking to list on foreign markets, says Rachel Catanach October 30, 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
Why Indonesia's economy can withstand the bombingsSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono's convincing victory was soon overshadowed by the terror attacks in Jakarta. Hans Vriens digs deeper into Indonesian politics and concludes that the country's economy and democracy will not be shaken by the blasts July 28, 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
How comms could call the electionPublic Relations and social media could have a decisive part to play in the battle of ideas which will determine the outcome of India's general election, says Dilip Cherian April 03, 2009
The PR prescriptionRuder Finn's Liu Cheng suggests that healthcare policy, public relations and patient behaviour are now inextricably linked in modern China March 13, 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
The need for union engagementChris Devonshire-Ellis suggests that Chinese labour laws mean employers facing troubled times should be actively engaging with unions before determining their next move February 20, 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
Now is the time to invest in corporate reputationEnakshi Kapur examines the importance of reputation at a time when once respected institutions have crashed and burned in the eyes of the public January 23, 2009
Changing years, changing ChinaThe year of the Rat was one of change and crises for China. Weber Shandwick VP John Russell examines what the year of the Ox might have in store for a country getting to grips with the ups – and downs – of globalisation January 22, 2009
The ultimate balancing actAs the WOMEN-omics website is launched Avivah Wittenberg-Cox suggests that the economies of Asia will benefit from greater equality between the sexes in the public affairs arena January 16, 2009
The message not the mediumTrue corporate thought leaders should develop a considered and compelling viewpoint before they consider how to communicate their message, suggests Paul Mottram January 09, 2009
Will the trust fund run dry?Trust is a commodity in short supply and, warns Alan VanderMolen, 2009 could see tougher times ahead for government and the private sector December 19, 2008
Time for responsible governmentIndividual social responsibility and a sense of government social responsibility could combine to deliver a better and more harmonious Thai society, suggests Danai Chanchaochai December 19, 2008
From green terrorists to positive book value?Reflecting on experience in Asia and Europe, Andy Roby examines NGOs' role in a modern business environment December 04, 2008
The toxic twists to reputationCountry branding in India and Thailand has been damaged this week. PublicAffairsAsia assesses how corporate and country brand conflate in times of crisis November 28, 2008
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
Saviours or carpetbaggers?Asia stands ready for significant investment in US and European markets. Glenn Schloss outlines how to win the communications battle at a time of suspicion and unease November 19, 2008
The dynamics of CSR disclosureErin Lyon examines the CSR Asia Business Barometer 2008 and stresses the need for business to play its part in developing a sustainable future for their investors, employees and stakeholders November 13, 2008
Developing localised leadershipProcter and Gamble's Erik Jonnaert defines the key differences between practising corporate public affairs in Asia and the West October 27, 2008
Communicating through turmoilTimes of crisis require objectivity, visibility and considered and consistent communcations, argues Vivian Lines October 22, 2008
India's fatalistic complexRajiv Desai suggests the response to the Indian terror attacks reveals a much deeper political breach between the people and their political masters September 19, 2008
Open Letter: A strike against freedomLuis Teodoro condemns the Philippines supreme court's decision to uphold the further extension of executive privilege over government information September 12, 2008
The challenge of transparencyThe 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 ChinaJulius 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 businessMike 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
China's greatest leap yetPR in China is a new, but thriving industry. Simon Goldsworthy says the state, the Olympic organisers and corporate PR professionals need to remember the fundamentals of good public relations August 18, 2008
The China OpportunityBritish business is looking East as the United Kingdom grapples with economic troubles at home. Craig Hoy talks to Stephen Phillips about the process of demystifying doing business in China August 31, 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
Joining the dotsTOM NIGHTINGALE insists it is possible for multinationals to manage a global brand across borders without crossing boundaries May 17, 2010
The new frontiersThe fundamentals of the corporate rulebook have been altered by the global financial crisis, APCO's chief executive officer Margery Kraus tells PublicAffairsAsia's Craig Hoy January 04, 2010
Burning China's media rulebookAs 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 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
Election puts Congress in chargeThe Indian election sets the course for more decisive governance in a country often held back by bureaucracy, says Mark Runacres May 29, 2009
Swine Flu: Top level adviceAs corporations and governments respond to the swine flu epidemic, PublicAffairsAsia asks a cross-section of senior practitioners for their advice on communicating through a public health scare April 29, 2009
The paradigm shift in healthcare PRIn a theoretical overview Enakshi Kapur details the radical changes to healthcare PR and public affairs across Asia April 17, 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
The trade missionZiena Jalil is responsible for developing New Zealand's trade image in North Asia. Global communications is about listening and learning, she tells Craig Hoy April 02, 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
Why uncertainty means more regulationChina is turning to increased regulation of foreign-owned companies. Andy Scott assesses the pitfalls facing companies tempted to "walk away" from their Chinese businesses February 20, 2009
Pragmatism and not protectionismAs its Asian Trust Barometer is published Craig Hoy asks Edelman's president Alan VanderMolen how faith in corporations - and in government - can be restored in the wake of corporate wrongdoing and the resulting 'perfect storm' around the globe February 12, 2009
A new front in the battle for good and evilReflecting on the Mumbai attacks, Chris Battle warns that the internet opens up a new front in global terror - and counsels against claims that security forces can control the worldwide web January 30, 2009
Preparing for the next pandemicBusiness leaders, corporate communicators and public affairs professionals should act urgently now to prepare plans for the next deadly global pandemic, says Larry L. Smith January 22, 2009
Profile: Lillian LiuA degree in English literature led Lillian Liu into journalism. But as Estee Lauder's director of government relations in China, she is making more than a cosmetic difference to the public affairs industry January 16, 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
Bangkok air chaos - Handling the consequencesCommunicating with passengers during the recent Bangkok airport crisis presented airlines with a huge challenge. Stephen Forshaw, vice president of public affairs at Singapore Airlines, addresses some of the issues December 19, 2008
Why 'good' business = good businessSocial engagement and meaningful government relations and CSR is the price business must pay to access and develop China's lucrative markets, Text 100's Sarah Howe tells PublicAffairAsia November 14, 2008
The Issue: Barack Obama on AsiaPublicAffairsAsia pulls together a selection of quotations and policy commitments from the president-elect during his campaign November 05, 2008
Social media skills: You and YouTubeWith Asia leading the expansion in social media, PublicAffairsAsia examines the issues confronting corporate communicators and public affairs professionals October 29, 2008
Vietnam: Learning China lessonsFelicia Pullam and Claas Schaberg explore the similarities between corporate responsibility in the increasingly interlinked countries of China and Vietnam October 23, 2008
CSR and the question of ownershipAhead of the CSR Asia Summit in Bangkok, Craig Hoy asks Stephen Frost who owns corporate social responsibility in an Asian context? October 17, 2008
The communications impact of financial turmoilThe global economic woes present professional communicators with a raft of challenges. Torod Neptune examines how to keep ahead when the media, politicians and economies lose their nerve October 11, 2008
Asia's rights and responsibilitiesFormer 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
The wary optimistDavid Croasdale, the chairman of the Hong Kong Council of Public Relations Firms, tells PublicAffairsAsia that the industry may finally have reached the point where it is insulated from turmoil in the West September 12, 2008
Effective engagement in AustraliaForeign companies engaged with Australian government should be aware they are involved in an open, yet complicated, network of influence, says Shaun Drabsch September 08, 2008
Profile: Zaman TambuPublicAffairsAsia talks government relations, media and the service sector with Zaman Tambu, the larger than life managing director of Malaysia's Alpha Platform consultancy September 02, 2008
IPG appoints new marketing VPAdrienne Bateup-Carlson has been appointed to a new position of executive vice president of integrated marketing in China for Interpublic’s Constituency Management Group (CMG). September 09, 2010
WE appoints new North America EVPWaggener Edstrom Worldwide (WE) has promoted Jenny Moede, executive vice president and head of the healthcare practice, to executive vice president of the North America region. September 07, 2010
Gillard to remain Australian PMJulia Gillard will remain as Australia's prime minister after winning the backing of two key independent MPs. September 07, 2010
Conservation International unveils new identityEnvironmental campaigning group,Conservation International (CI)has launched a new organisational identity that links biodiversity conservation with human wellfare. September 07, 2010
First Gulf Bank appoints corporate affairs headFirst Gulf Bank (FGB) has appointed Abdulwahed Juma as head of corporate affairs. September 06, 2010
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
AmCham-China appoints new GA vice presidentThe American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham-China) has announced that Patrick Wang will be the chamber's next vice president of government relations. September 02, 2010
Landmark Group appoints JiWinLandmark Group has announced the appointment of Dubai-based JiWin Public Relations as the agency responsible for handling its public relations and corporate affairs across the Gulf Cooperation Council region. September 01, 2010
Text 100 wins Fuji Xerox contractText 100 Sydney has been appointed as the public relations consultancy for Fuji Xerox Australia. September 01, 2010
RIM makes progress on BlackBerry banResearch in Motion, the BlackBerry producer has managed to resolve the twin threat of a ban in Saudia Arabia and potentilly one in India. August 31, 2010
New report says IPCC needs to changeAn indpendent review has said that the the UN's climate science body, the IPCC needs stricter checks to prevent damage to the organisation's credibility. August 31, 2010
Beijing-Tokyo Forum predicts Asian Golden AgeMore than 200 opinion leaders from political, business, academic and media world from Japan and China have met at the sixth Beijing-Tokyo Forum. August 31, 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
BM appoints new China digital leadBurson-Marsteller has appointed, Zaheer Nooruddin, as director and lead digital strategist for its Greater China operations. August 19, 2010
HP appoints new global corp comms chiefHP has announced that Connie Guglielmo has been named vice president of corporate communications from September 1. August 19, 2010
Boeing appoints new comms directorBoeing has announced that Allison Bone has been appointed to the role of communications director Australia-New Zealand. August 17, 2010
MS&L partners with Conservation InternationalMS&L Singapore has announced that it has been appointed the official communications partner for the non-profit organisation Conservation International Singapore, on a pro bono basis. August 17, 2010
Twitter Australia tops branding index resultsTwitter continues to be the top channel for brand mentions in Australia with nearly 55 per cent of mentions occuring and constituting nearly 60 per cent of brand mentions out of the top ten channels added together. August 17, 2010
Chinese industry faces emissions crackdownThe authorities in eastern China have cut off electricity to more than 500 factories for a month after they failed to meet emission reduction targets. August 16, 2010
RIM continues to lobby Indian governmentResearch in Motion (RIM) continued its discussions today with the Indian government on how to resolve demands for interception of its various services by security agencies. August 16, 2010
Ogilvy & Mather appoints new Hong Kong CEOOgilvy & Mather has announced the promotion of Adam O'Conor to the newly created role of chief executive officer of the Ogilvy Group in Hong Kong. August 16, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new marketing headFleishman-Hillard International Communications has appointed Kitty Lee as regional marketing manager. August 13, 2010
Myanmar poll date announcedMyanmar's first election in two decades will be held on November 7, the miltary government has announced. August 13, 2010
P&G announces major sustainability initiativeProcter & Gamble has announced plans to use renewable, sustainable, sugarcane-derived plastic on selected packaging on its Pantene Pro-V, COVERGIRL and Max Factor brands. August 13, 2010
Fox International appoints Text 100Text 100 Malaysia has been appointed to handle strategic communications for FOX International Channels (FIC), a News Corporation international multi-media business. August 12, 2010
Omnicom appoints comms VPOmnicom Group has appointed Clara So to the position of director of corporate communications of Omnicom Group for Asia Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa. August 04, 2010
Safeway appoints new government relations VPThe supermarket chain Safeway Inc., has announced the appointment of Jonathan Mayes to senior vice president of government relations, public affairs, corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. August 04, 2010
CIT Group appoints new PA chiefThe CIT Group, a leading provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, today announced the appointment of Margaret D. Tutwiler as executive vice president, head of communications, marketing and government relations effective August 2, 2010. August 04, 2010
Peabody Energy appoints new government relations VPPeabody Energy, the world's largest private coal company, has hired former Rio Tinto mining executive Michael Flannigan as vice president of international government relations. August 03, 2010
2010 Gold Standard Awards formally launchedPublicAffairsAsia has formally launched the 2010 Gold Standard Awards - the only programme recognising global excellence in the field of Asia Pacific-related public affairs, corporate affairs and governmental communications. August 02, 2010
UAE threatens to ban Blackberry useSome services provided by Blackberry will be suspended in the United Arab Emirates on grounds of national security according to the UAE's telecoms regulator, TRA. August 01, 2010
Twitter reaches 20 billionth messageTwitter, the social networking site which lets users say something in up to 140 characters, has had its 20 billionth message posted. August 01, 2010
Waggener Edstrom appoints digital advocacy VPWaggener Edstrom Worldwide has appointed Suzanne Zurn as vice president for digital advocacy based in Washington, D.C. July 30, 2010
China to make publicity filmTwo publicity films are to be made to boost China's image internationally. July 30, 2010
China's sovereign wealth fund posts healthy returnChina's sovereign wealth fund, the China Investment Corporation has published a return of 11.7 percent on its global investment portfolio in 2009. July 30, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new global comms MDFleishman-Hillard has appointed Stephanie Marchesi to the newly created role of managing director and senior partner, Global Integrated Marketing Communications. July 28, 2010
Seoul wins top place in e-governance surveySeoul City ranked first on the 2010 Rutgers Global E-Governance Survey, securing the position for the fourth year in a row. July 28, 2010
Twitter founder celebrates success in JapanTwitter chief executive Evan Williams celebrated the dramatic growth of the microblogging service he co-founded at a dinner event Friday with 500 Japanese fans and promised to learn from them. July 27, 2010
Aquino pledges new era of clean governmentPresident Benigno Aquino has pledged a new era of clean government in the Philippines. July 27, 2010
Weber Shandwick backs Barcelona PrinciplesWeber Shandwick has announced its endorsement of the "Barcelona Principles" for effective public relations measurement. July 27, 2010
Adobe appoints new digital chiefAdobe Systems Incorporated has appointed, senior vice president John Loiacono to head up its newly created digital media solutions business unit. July 27, 2010
Home appliance lobby hires new directorThe US Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has hired Jennifer E. Cleary as director of regulatory affairs, to supplement its government relations department with additional expertise. July 27, 2010
US renewable energy lobby hires new VPThe American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) has announced that, Todd Foley, has joined the council in the role of senior vice president of policy and government relations. July 27, 2010
PublicAffairsAsia holds anti-corruption roundtablePublicAffairsAsia has hosted a high level roundtable for senior corporate figures in Thailand, which examined the National Anti Corruption Commission's ongoing efforts to reduce graft and increase transparency in the country. July 26, 2010
Apple encounters PA and PR trouble in South KoreaThe decision by Apple to drop the launch of its iPhone 4 from the South Korean market has drawn negative comment in the South Korean media and on the internet, following the company's failure to secure the necessary regulatory approval for the new product. July 26, 2010
Bang PR appoints new MDSingapore based consultancy, Bang PR has appointed Sally Chew to the role of managing directo replacing Jessie Ho who leaves the agency after three years. July 26, 2010
British royals extend new media profileThe British royal family has continued to embrace new social media with the opening of it's own Flickr account, publishing hundreds of family pictures. July 26, 2010
Health promotion contracts won in SingaporeThe Health Promotion Board (HPB) of Singapore has appointed Baldwin Boyle Shand (BBS) and Waggener Edstrom (WE) as its public relations agencies. July 23, 2010
Fox Japan seeks new licenceFox Japan is trying to secure a second license for digital satellite broadcasts, which it plans to use for a National Geographic channel. July 23, 2010
Korean celebrities to promote G20 summitKorean actress Han Hyo-joo, along with figure skater Kim Yuna and footballer Park Ji-sung, has been named publicity ambassador for the upcoming G20 summit, in Seoul on November 11 and 12. July 23, 2010
Facebook reaches user recordThe social media network, Facebook has announced it has reached the figure of five hundred million users. July 22, 2010
Good Relations India launches PA functionGood Relations India (GRI), has promoted two of its key members of the management team, following the launch of its new PA service. July 21, 2010
Burson-Marsteller appoints new US directorBurson-Marsteller has announced the appointment of Pete Havel as a director in the U.S. Public Affairs Practice. July 20, 2010
Tonic Communications opens in Hong KongHuntsworth Health has announced today that its Lifesciences to Lifestyle agency Tonic Life Communications has officially launched in Asia, with the opening of its first office in Hong Kong. July 20, 2010
Thai Korean tour points to investment advantagesThe head of Thailand's leading investment agency, Atchaka Sibunruang, has been touring Seoul's business community highlighting the advantages of Korea investing in the Thai economy. July 20, 2010
Manulife appoints new comms vice presidentFiona Chan has been appointed assistant vice president, regional brand development and communications for Manulife July 20, 2010
Malaysian government accused of harrassing mediaThe NGO, Human Rights Watch has accused the Malaysian government of attempting to "browbeat the opposition press into silence" and called for an end to its oppressive publishing permit scheme. July 19, 2010
Chinese pharma sector set to boomThe production value of China's pharmaceutical industry is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 22% from 2010 to 2019, according to a report issued by the Southern Medicine Economic Research Institute (SMERI). July 19, 2010
Indian drinks sector creates new lobbying bodyLeading beverages companies in India have come together to form the Indian Beverage Association (IBA) to address common concerns faced by the sector. July 19, 2010
Australian contest likely to be negative and closeTony Abbott, the leader of the Australian opposition has criticised the prime minister, Julia Gillard, for calling a sudden general election, claiming that she had failed to establish her credentials before the electorate. July 19, 2010
Chinese premier reassures foreign investorsChinese 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
Lee appoints new PR secretaryPresident Lee Myung-bak has named Hong Sang-pyo, the managing director of the cable news network YTN, as his new senior secretary for public relations. July 16, 2010
US appoints new ambassador to ThailandPresident Barack Obama has named Kristie Kenney as the new US ambassador to Thailand. July 16, 2010
Former EU commissioner joins Fleishman-Hillard advisory boardFleishman-Hillard today announced that Guenter Verheugen has joined Fleishman-Hillard's International Advisory Board. July 15, 2010
UK foreign secretary calls for closer Anglo-Chinese tiesBritain's foreign secretary, William Hague, has called for the UK and China to be "partners" in economic growth. July 15, 2010
Six Chinese cities top competiveness chartSix Chinese cities are among the top 100 competitive cities in the world, according to a survey released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). July 15, 2010
Senior US diplomat to visit regionWilliam Burns, number three in the US State Department's hierarchy, will be visiting Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia and the Philippines over the next five days. July 15, 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
Siva joins Edelman in KLRaymond Siva has joined Edelman in Kuala Lumpur as managing director to build on the public relations firm's technology, healthcare and digital work. July 14, 2010
Text 100 makes regional changesText 100 APAC has announced a widespread series of regional management changes. July 14, 2010
APCO makes IAC appointmentYuli Ismartono, deputy chief editor of the English edition of TEMPO, a weekly news and current-affairs magazine based in Jakarta, has joined APCO Worldwide as a member of the company's International Advisory Council. July 14, 2010
Chinese ease internet licencesThe 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
Business leaders call for major Thai reformForeign business leaders have called on the Thai government to make reform of the financial and telecom sectors top priorities and called for an end to interest rate discrimination in lending to large companies compared to small businesses and individuals. July 13, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard wins G20 Seoul Business SummitFleishman-Hillard has been selected as the communications partner of The Seoul G20 Business Summit scheduled for this November. July 12, 2010
Kan under pressure after election defeatThe Democratic Party of Japan has failed to win elections to the upper house and placed new pressure on prime minister Naoto Kan to resign. July 12, 2010
Wilson Daniels appoints new PR directorSpecialist wine company Wilson Daniels Ltd has. announces the appointment of April Sack as director of public relations . July 12, 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
Parallel software extends its PR reachParallels, a provider of virtualization and Cloud services automation software has appointed Bite Communications to manage its global communications, media, and analyst relations programmess after adding United States and Europe, Middle East and Africa to the original Asia-Pacific and Japan network. July 10, 2010
Pegasus makes senior appointmentsPegasus Communications has added to his senior management with the appointment of Jeffrey Yu and Carol Ong. July 09, 2010
Perspective International appoints new PR directorTimeshare magazine publisher Perspective International has appointed, Steve Luba, as director of public relations. July 09, 2010
CNN editor fired over Twitter commentCNN has sacked a Middle East editor after she wrote on Twitter that she "respected" a late senior Lebanese cleric said to have inspired Hezbollah. July 08, 2010
USEC appoints new GR directorUSEC a leading global supplier of enriched uranium has appointmed Jim Howe as director of US government relations. July 08, 2010
US tech lobby promotes policy VPTechNet the political network of chief executive officers and senior management of leading U.S. technology companies has announce the promotion of Betsy Mulins to senior vice president for policy and political affairs. July 06, 2010
Weber Shandwick wins Madrid Shanghai contractMadrid has appointed Weber Shandwick to manage its media communications for the World Expo 2010 after a five-way pitch. July 06, 2010
Thailand extends emergency ruleThe Thai government has extended a state of emergency in 19 provinces, including the capital Bangkok, because of fears of renewed violence. July 06, 2010
McDonald's counteracts food claimsMcDonald's has found itself in an Asian food safety communications scenario amid fresh reports of additives being added to its supply in China. July 06, 2010
Thai media calls for independent regulationSeveral leading Thai media professionals have agreed on the need to reform their sector but say the government should allow news organisations and an independent regulator to manage the process. July 05, 2010
Ziosoft appoints new comms directorZiosoft Incorporated has announced the appointment of Laurie Hallwyler as senior director of corporate communications. July 05, 2010
Royal Caribbean appoints new corp comms VPRoyal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has appointed Michele Nadeem to the position of vice president of global corporate communications. July 05, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new Singapore VPFleishman-Hillard has announced that Mark Lee will lead the firm's Singapore operations as senior vice president and will also oversee the firm's corporate and financial communications practice across Southeast Asia. July 02, 2010
Hanmer MS&L India makes key appointmentsHanmer MS&L India has announced the expansion of its management team in India through the addition of four key apointments. July 01, 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
APCO apoints former senior White House aideGordon Johndroe, former spokesman for the National Security Council and former White House deputy press secretary, has joined APCO Worldwide as a vice president in the Washington, D.C., office's government relations practice. June 29, 2010
Clea Public Relations wins TV news contractClea Public Relations has won the public relations contract for the Indian TV company, IMN News, the soon to be launched English news channel which is currently known as News X. June 24, 2010
Euro RSCG makes Asia Pacific changesEuro RSCG has appointed Juan Rocamora to be the new chairman of Euro RSCG Asia Pacific. June 24, 2010
New measurement rules adopted in BarcelonaThe second European Summit on Measurement has reached agreement on the principles underlying the effective measurement of communications activity. June 23, 2010
Australian government pre-empts media lobbyThe Australian government has moved to head off intense media lobbying ahead of the election by calling on a review of the future of Australia Network, the international broadcasting service. June 21, 2010
Edelman hires former Obama adviserMichael Slaby, former technology and new media advisor to the White House and chief technology officer for “Obama for America,” has been appointed executive vice president and global practice chair of Edelman's digital practice. June 11, 2010
Lee adopts Twitter as campaign toolPresident Lee Myung Bak's office has opened a Twitter account following claims that opposition success in last week's elections was driven by the site. June 08, 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
FT expert joins EdelmanFinancial Times commentator and journalist, Stefan Stern, has joined Edelman as director of strategy in the UK. June 03, 2010
Foxconn attempts to stem further damageTaiwan's Foxconn Technology Group has announced a 30 per cent pay increase for workers at all its China's mainland plants begining in June in what is seen as a clear attempt to stem recent damage to the group's corporate reputation following a spate of suicides at Foxconn's Shenzen plant. June 03, 2010
Huawei launches American CSR reportChinese telecomunications giant Huawei has released its first annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. June 02, 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
Malaysian animal testing lobby steps up campaignA Malaysian government official has defended an Indian company's plans to build an animal testing medicine lab in his state, saying that God created monkeys and rats for experiments to benefit humans. June 01, 2010
Media summit warns of "trust crisis"The annual Asia Media summit in Beijing has called for more objective, reliable and accurate information for the public, as it warned of a "trust crisis". May 26, 2010
Raskin appointed to Text 100Text 100 Singapore has announced the appointment of Phillip Raskin as its new managing consultant. May 26, 2010
Osaka bids to be Japanese gatewayThe governor of Osaka prefecture, Toru Hashimoto, has called on the Japanese government to designate Osaka a special business zone in a bid to make the region a key entry point for business in Asia. May 24, 2010
Shell appoints new global comms chiefHerbert Heitmann has been appointed executive vice president of global external communications at Shell, based in The Hague. May 21, 2010
Gates Foundation to award global PR contractThe Gates Foundation has shortlisted three agencies to pitch for its international public relations work. May 19, 2010
Chinese VP calls for communication's changeChinese vice-president Xi Jinping has called for a radical improvement in written and spoken communications skills by party officials. May 18, 2010
Shergill appointed new India MS&L CEOThe MS&LGroup has announced the promotion of Jaideep Shergill to chief executive officer of Hanmer MS&L India. May 17, 2010
Cheil Worldwide wins G-20 contractCheil Worldwide has been landed the contract to manage the public relations programme for the Seoul G-20 Summit Meeting, which will be held from November 10-12, 2010. May 17, 2010
American insurance giant AIG appoints new comms chiefMark Herr has been appointed head of corporate communications for AIG Financial Services. May 17, 2010
AmCham China calls for more focus on FDIThe American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham) has called for an increased focus on the national treatment of foreign-invested companies operating in the People's Republic and has expressed concerns over reduced market access. May 11, 2010
GolinHarris wins Shanghai Expo contractThe Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has engaged GolinHarris's Beijing office to support the islands' presence at the Shanghai World Expo through the launch of a a creative on-line campaign. May 10, 2010
Asia bucks reversal in global press freedomAsia is bucking a trend which in which global press freedom is becoming more restricted, according to a new study by US-based Freedom House. April 30, 2010
Edelman adds to Asian media teamEdelman has announced the appointment of Raymond Cheng to its Asia-Pacific team, handling strategic media relations support for clients in Greater China and Asia. April 29, 2010
Memac Ogilvy appoints regional PR headMemac Ogilvy has announced the appointment of Saada Hammad as regional director of public relations for the Middle East and North Africa. April 29, 2010
Weber Shandwick honoured by WWFThe World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) granted its Enterprises Special Contribution Award to Weber Shandwick in recognition of the agency's support and promotion of Earth Hour in China. April 29, 2010
Olive producers appoint H&K in ChinaThe International Olive Council (IOC) has announced the appointment of Hill & Knowlton as its official public relations agency in China to develop and implement communication plans in China to the end of 2011. April 26, 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
Singapore Library Board seeks PR agencyThe National Library Board of Singapore is seeking to appoint a panel of two to three public relations agencies to develop a communications strategy for its corporate communications activities. April 25, 2010
Ruder Finn makes senior China appointmentElan Shou has re-joined Ruder Finn China as managing director of training and offerings. April 23, 2010
India's Blue Lotus expands PR teamIndia's Blue Lotus Communications has announced the appointment of Jerald David and Dhananjay Kulkarni to boost the firm's operations in the Western and Southern zones of the country. April 21, 2010
Global survey shows boost to China's imageA new survey has shown an increase in China's positive image compared to a low rating last year. April 21, 2010
EON Bank renews Rantau PR contractThe leading Malaysian banking group, EON Bank, has extended its contract with local operator Rantau PR. April 21, 2010
MS&L appoints new regional MDMS&L has promoted Yvonne Koh to the position of managing director in South East Asia. April 21, 2010
Major South East Asian internet growth predictedThe Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia will account for almost 90 per cent of growth in online ad spend in South East Asia in the next five years, research by Yahoo! has found. April 09, 2010
ASEAN launches new tourism campaignAs it seeks to present a common approach globally ASEAN has launched a new campaign to promote its ten member countries as a unified tourist destination. April 08, 2010
Edelman announces Brussels mergerEdelman has announced a merger with specialist PA operator The Centre at the European Union's Brussels HQ. April 06, 2010
Leading Japanese agencies sign dealBurson-Marsteller is to partner with specialist agency GR Japan to offer joint strategic government relations and public relations advisory services. April 01, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard opens Jakarta officeFleishman-Hillard has named Louise Tuhatu vice president and general manager to lead its new Jakarta office. March 31, 2010
Toyota attempts to recover reputationThe Toyota Motor Corp. has announced several steps to improve its image, including the establishment of a panel of regional and local quality-control executives that will manage future recalls. March 31, 2010
Kissenger reportedly engaged Chinese for Rio TintoMining corporation Rio Tinto has reportedly turned to former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to help rebuild its relations according to the Sydney Morning Herald. March 31, 2010
Edelman appoints new digital headMatthew Gain will join Edelman in July to lead its digital capabilities in Australia and provide strategic counsel across the APAC region. March 31, 2010
Citi appoints new global PA chiefCitigroup Inc. has announced that New York City deputy mayor Edward Skyler will join the company as executive vice president for global public affairs. March 31, 2010
Momentum builds ahead of China Government Affairs ForumA 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
BM appoints new global healthcare chiefBurson-Marsteller has appointed Helene Ellison to be global chairman of its healthcare practice. March 25, 2010
Disney appoints Pei as China GA chiefThe Walt Disney Company has announced the appointment of Yvonne Pei to the position of senior vice president for government affairs in Greater China. March 25, 2010
Global Alliance welcomes four new membersThe Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, the umbrella organization linking PR professional associations worldwide, today officially welcomed new members from four countries. The Alliance continues to grow as the international public relations community prepares for the World Public Relations Forum in Stockholm in June. March 25, 2010
Google pulls search engines from the PRCThe Chinese government has attacked Google's decision to abandon censoring search results and for redirecting users in mainland China to its unrestricted Hong Kong site. March 23, 2010
Loriant moves to MediabrandsMediabrands has announced the appointment of Genevieve Loriant to the newly created role of PR & communications director, Asia Pacific. March 22, 2010
Zurich appoints new global commms chiefZurich Financial Services Group (Zurich) has announced today the appointment of Pierre Goad as its global head of corporate communications, effective from May 1, 2010. March 22, 2010
Thai premier open to red shirt negotiationsThailand's prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has said he is open to negotiations with the red-shirt protesters who have massed in Bangkok to demand that he resign and hold a general election. March 18, 2010
Ruder Finn wins design contractThe Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC) has chosen Ruder Finn for a six-month programme entitled "Hong Kong: Creative Ecologies - Business, Living, Creativity". March 15, 2010
Grayling appoints new regional directorGrayling Momentum has announced the appointment of Oliver Stelling in the newly created position of regional director for the Middle East. March 11, 2010
Gutenberg wins Connectiva contractGutenberg Communications will manage an integrated media relations and thought leadership programme for Connectiva Systems. March 11, 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
Dow Jones names new chief communications officerDow Jones & Company has announced the appointment of Bethany B. Sherman as chief communications officer. March 05, 2010
Greenpeace China calls for more green actionAs China's National People's Congress opens,Greenpeace calls on the legislative body to develop strong policies that would accelerate moves to a green economy,encourage energy efficiency and sustainable construction. March 05, 2010
Edelman makes senior Australian changesEdelman has announced major changes to its senior management team in Australia. March 03, 2010
Toyota strengthens lobbying effortThe Toyota Motor Corp. is putting together a crisis team of lobbyists, lawyers and public relations specialists to handle the political and regulatory issues that have engulfed the company since its international recall over car safety. March 02, 2010
New PR seminar launched by Global AllianceThe Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management is hosting a seminar directed specifically at PR and Communication Association managers. March 01, 2010
APCO woos Cargill's Coquillard in ChinaAPCO has announced that former Cargill China boss J. Norwell Coquillard has become a senior counselor and a member of its International Advisory Council. March 01, 2010
Thaksin judgement prompts fresh questionsThe international business lobby in Thailand is preparing for a fresh period of uncertainty following the decision to confiscate part of Thaksin Shinawatra's huge wealth. February 27, 2010
Levi appoints new corp comms directorTod Gimbel has been appointed senior director of corporate communications for Levi Strauss & Co. February 23, 2010
BMW Australia appoints new PR chiefTim James has been appointed public relations manager for the BMW Group Australia. February 22, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard opens second India officeFleishman-Hillard has opened its second Indian office in New Delhi. February 22, 2010
Edelman: Trust rises globally as NGOs rise in AsiaTrust in business is recovering in the West and remains high in key Asian nations such as China, the annual Edelman Trust survey has found. February 22, 2010
Gold Standard Awards announcedSenior PA practitioners, diplomats and political and trade figures have gathered in Hong Kong to hear the winners of the first Gold Standard Awards for political and corporate communications. February 10, 2010
AIG announces comms chiefChristina Pretto has been named named AIG Senior Vice President for Communications as part of a wider package of executive announcements. February 04, 2010
Toyota faces PR stormToyota Motors is facing a major corporate communications challenge following the recall of 7.6 million cars from its 7.8 million 2009 global sales. February 02, 2010
Toshiba appoints FuelToshiba has announced the appointment of Fuel Communications as public relations agency for its notebook business in Australia and New Zealand and its audio visual business in Australia. February 02, 2010
Edelman wins World Cities Summit contractThe Singapore Ministry of National Development has appointed Edelman as its public relations agency for the upcoming World Cities Summit (WCS). January 29, 2010
Krishna to appoint media adviserIndian exernal affairs minister SM Krishna is seeking extra PR help from within his ministry. January 29, 2010
Yap appointed WS Malaysia account directorWeber Shandwick has appointed Karen Yap as its group account director in Malaysia. January 29, 2010
New survey shows increased interest in the Shanghai ExpoThe United States' pavilion at the Shanghai Expo is the most anticipated foreign country exhibition centre, a survey has revealed, despite it being one of the last to confirm its participation. January 28, 2010
OgilvyOne appoints new digital chiefOgilvyOne Asia-Pacific has announced that Barney Loehnis joins as regional head of digital, effective February 1. January 27, 2010
BSA appoints new global comms chiefThe Business Software Alliance has announced that Matt Reid has joined as vice president of communications. January 26, 2010
About Communications wins tech contractKaspersky Lab, a developer of secure content management solutions, has announced the appointment of About Communication as its public relations and marketing communication agency in Malaysia. January 26, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard bolsters Shanghai teamFleishman-Hillard International Communications has announced its new leadership team in Shanghai. January 26, 2010
Pickard to head BM Asia-PacificBurson-Marsteller has appointed Bob Pickard as president and chief executive officer for Asia-Pacific. January 25, 2010
Fleishman-Hillard appoints new regional tech headFleishman-Hillard has appointed Shafaat Hussain as senior vice president of its technology and telecoms group for South East Asia. January 24, 2010
Clinton attacks internet restrictionsUS secretary of state Hillary Clinton has condemned internet censorship and control and has compared attempts to control the internet with the Berlin Wall. January 22, 2010
Korean ministry awards H&K campaignSynergy Hill & Knowlton Korea has been recognised by the Korean Ministry of Strategy and Finance with an award for contributing to economic development and social unification. January 20, 2010
Hill & Knowlton makes senior Beijing appointmentHill & Knowlton has announced the appointment of Lisa Wilkinson, née Li Qiwei, to the post of senior vice president & marketing communications director. January 20, 2010
Eastwest PR appoints new regional MDEastwest Public Relations has named Frederic Moraillon as its new managing director for Southeast Asia. January 18, 2010
Grayling wins Airbus Asia comms contractAirbus has appointed Grayling to support its corporate communications activity in Singapore. January 15, 2010
China responds to Google withdrawal threatChina has insisted that foreign internet companies should be able to operate on the Mainland providing they do so "according to the law". January 14, 2010
Chinese issue further pledge on graftThe anti-corruption body of the Chinese Communist Party has unveiled a package of measures to tackle corruption while acknowledging that its task was "persistent, complicated and arduous". January 14, 2010
Text 100 makes ASEAN management changesText 100 has made a wide ranging series of management changes and appointments across South East Asia. January 13, 2010
Al Tamimi hires PR support for UAE officeLondon based public relations consultancy Myddleton Communications has been appointed to act for the UAE offices of Dubai based Al Tamimi and Company. January 12, 2010
Ogilvy & Mather makes global appointmentOgilvy & Mather has appointed Gustavo Martinez to the newly created post of Global New Business Director. January 12, 2010
PR teams to restructure Dubai WorldTalks have started on how to restructure the future of Dubai World and PR agencies and experts are set to be heavily involved. January 04, 2010
Waggener Edstrom wins mobile comms contractHong Kong mobile network operator CSL Limited has appointed Waggener Edstrom Hong Kong to deal with its corporate communications, internal communications and public relations. January 04, 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
China uses on-line tools to fight graftOn-line complaints against corruption across China have been flooding into a new government website aimed at increasing transparency. December 18, 2009
Pro and anti governance lobbies lock horns in TokyoThe Asian Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) has warned that the proposed changes to Japanese corporate governance rules could prove to be ineffective following opposition from the Japanese Business Federation. December 16, 2009
Computer sector in major China lobbyThirty 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
Gates Foundation appoints new comms chiefThe global charitable initiative the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has named Kate James as its chief communications officer. December 16, 2009
Business 'must engage' social media in China, finds White PaperCorporations should become more sophisticated and confident in their engagement with China's rapidly growing social media if they are to influence policy, a White Paper released by Edelman and PublicAffairsAsia has concluded. December 12, 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
Dubai launches PR offensiveThe government of Dubai is mounting a PR and PA offensive as it seeks to calm investors nerves and tackle criticism of its failure to underwrite companies which many perceived as state owned assets. December 03, 2009
Cohn & Wolfe appoints new social media chiefCohn & Wolfe has announced the appointment of Chad Latz as president of its global digital practice. December 02, 2009
IPREX elects new presidentSenior PR professional Peter Wilkinson has replaced David Ketchum as Asia Pacific president of the IPREX agency network. November 25, 2009
Chan appointed to FD roleFinancial Dynamics has appointed a former editor of the South China Morning Post, Elaine Chan as senior vice president. November 25, 2009
Tweed becomes BBS Singapore managing directorFormer BBC journalist Patricia Tweed has joined Baldwin Boyle Shand as MD of its Singapore office. November 23, 2009
Yudhoyono pressed to make radical changeIndonesia's legal institutions, including the police and prosecutors office, must be subjected to radical changes a group of experts appointed by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has recommended. November 18, 2009
Social media 'key to outcomes' in China finds PublicAffairsAsia/Edelman surveyMore 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
Edelman and CIPRA in social media pushEdelman has announced a partnership with the China International Public Relations Association (CIPRA) to assist with the professional development of Chinese communications and public relations professors. November 12, 2009
Anti tobacco lobby scores a victoryThe Thai Tobacco Monopoly is withdrawing its tobacco products from the Tabinfo Asia 2009 expo following a succesful lobby by anti-smoking groups. November 11, 2009
Chinese health ministry backs new web planChina's Ministry of Health is preparing for the launch of a web based spokesman to keep the public better informed, explain government health policy and to respond to questions from the public promptly according to a senior Chinese official. November 09, 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
Pro and anti tobacco lobbies to clash in BangkokAn alliance of anti-tobacco and health activists will continue its campaign against a major tobacco promotional event which is to be held in Bangkok next week. November 04, 2009
Weber Shandwick wins helicopter contractWeber Shandwick Australia has won a PR and communications contract from Bristow Helicopters. November 02, 2009
US trade body elects new presidentThe Council of Public Relations Firms has announced the election of its new officers and directors with APCO president Margery Kraus becoming the chairman. November 01, 2009
Thai government calls for more business engagementThailand's prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has called on business to give proper attention to transparency, governance and corporate social respobility while the public should recognise new investment and economic development. October 30, 2009
Ruder Finn wins Pfizer China contractRuder Finn has won the Pfizer oncology communications project which will target doctors and patients and will conduct the first large scale research study of breast cancer in China. October 29, 2009
Upstream appoints Trend MicroThe internet content security firm Trend Micro has appointed Upstream Asia to manage its Singapore corporate communications and media relations programmes. October 26, 2009
Human rights lobby focuses on Asean commissionHuman rights lobbyists in Asia are set to score a partial victory this weekend when ASEAN leaders agree to form a new Asean Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights. October 23, 2009
Singapore government embarks on new campaignThe Singapore Ministry of Manpower has issued a tender for an advertising and PR agency to promote the employment of older workers. October 20, 2009
Alcoa appoints new PA vice presidentGlobal aluminium producer Alcoa Inc has announced the appointment of Daniel Cruise as vice president for public and government affairs. October 19, 2009
View Thailand as ASEAN bridge, Korn tells business leadersInternational business should view Thailand as a gateway to ASEAN, China and Japan, the Thai finance minister has told an audience of Irish business professionals. October 16, 2009
Sports star to lead anti-smoking driveThe Chinese government has appointed the prominent sportsman Yao Ming to act as a spokesperson for a new nationwide anti-smoking campaign. October 14, 2009
Thain moves to Red BullEric Thain has joined Austrian energy drink brand Red Bull as communications director for the Asia-Pacific region. October 14, 2009
Sykes moves to telecoms giantTelecommunications company Telco Alcatel-Lucent has appointed Scott Sykes as director of media and external relations for Asia-Pacific. October 14, 2009
Jennings to lead Fleishman-Hillard SydneyFleishman-Hillard has announced the appointment of Walter Jennings to lead the firm's Sydney operations. October 12, 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
GolinHarris win Mekong Build contractGolinHarris has announced that it has been appointed by Habitat for Humanity China to support the 2009 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, the Mekong Build in China. September 18, 2009
Thai ruling expected on major corruption caseBusiness and political figures are awaiting a key ruling by the Thai National Anti-Corruption Commission followng a US case alleging corruption in the country. September 16, 2009
US consultation on Korean FTA closesThe United States Trade Representative Office has received more than 500 public comments on the free trade agreement with Korea. September 16, 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
Global Alliance announces scholarshipsThe Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management has announced the sponsorship of four scholarships to encourage international participantion at the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI)'s Master of Science in Communication Management (MScom) programme. September 08, 2009
Former Indian cabinet minister joins PublicAffairsAsia judging panelThe former Indian cabinet minister Mani Shankar Aiyar is the latest member to join the Gold Standard Awards judging panel. September 04, 2009
Decision makers invited to identify Asia's Gold Standard political communicatorBusiness leaders, NGO heads, politicians and members of the media are being urged to identify Asia's leading political communicator as part of a new awards programme launched across the region. September 04, 2009
Grayling takes the lead in new global structureGlobal PR parent company Huntsworth has announced that Grayling is to become the lead international public relations and public affairs brand for the group,one of four new divisions created in a major reorganisation. August 29, 2009
Agencies called to enter PRCA AwardsThe London based Public Relations Consultants Association has called for award nominations from non-UK based consultancies. August 28, 2009
Weber Shandwick wins GM Shanghai contractGeneral Motors (GM) has named Weber Shandwick as its official public relations counsel for the World Expo 2010 Shanghai. August 21, 2009
Ang takes helm at Upstream SingaporeUpstream Asia has announced the appointment of Bill Ang as managing director for Singapore and South East Asia. August 20, 2009
Liew becomes head of BM Singapore practiceBurson-Marsteller has appointed Mike Liew as managing director of its corporate/financial practice in Singapore. August 18, 2009
Hill & Knowlton opens Chengdu officeHill & Knowlton has announced the opening of a new China office in Chengdu - capital of western China's most populous province. August 17, 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
Samena appoints Connor as strategic adviserThe Samena Telecommunications Council has announced the appointment of Justin Connor as its strategic regulatory advisor. August 14, 2009
Chinese internet filter 'will be optional'The Chinese government has announced that a controversial Internet filter software will be optional for all users after plans to install it on computers sold in China caused a wave of protest. August 14, 2009
PublicAffairsAsia launches networking eventsTo celebrate its first anniversary this month PublicAffairsAsia magazine and network is set to launch its first wave of panel debates and networking events across the region. August 07, 2009
Body Shop takes lead in campagin against child sex traffickingBody Shop and Ruder Finn in Asia have joined forces to raise awareness and capaign against the sex trafficking of children and young people. August 06, 2009
Arroyo strategy secures White House meetingThe Philippines' president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has met with Barack Obama after a carefully crafted lobbying strategy saw her become the first regional president to meet the US president in the Oval Office. July 31, 2009
Kreab Gavin Anderson bolsters Beijing practiceThe agency push into China has continued with the announcement that Tom Grimmer is to join global communications consultancy Kreab Gavin Anderson. July 30, 2009
Japan's major brewers show big appetite for M&AsAsia's drinks industry has seen a wave of M&A activity in the first half of 2009, as Japan's major brewers look overseas to reposition themselves. July 29, 2009
Aidmatrix appoints new Indian VPThe Aidmatrix Foundation has announced the appointment of Kalpana Kaul as executive vice president, Aidmatrix India. July 29, 2009
Huntsman emphasises closer links with ChinaThe incoming US ambassador to China has signalled a new 'realist' direction in Sino-US engagement. July 24, 2009
Cartier reappoints Ruder Finn in ChinaPR agency Ruder Finn has been reappointed by Cartier to manage its on-going media relations activity in China. July 23, 2009
Ketchum appoints new Shanghai chiefPublic relations agency Ketchum has promoted Darby Doll to be the general manager of its office in Shanghai. July 22, 2009
Ogilvy acquires stake in leading Vietnamese agencyOgilvy & Mather has acquired a majority stake in T&A Communications, one of the leading public relations consultancies in Vietnam. July 22, 2009
Worldcom PR appoints new chairmanThe Worldcom Public Relations Group has announced the appointment of Diego Biasi as worldwide chairman. July 21, 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
Weber Shandwick appointed to support Forbes Asia conferenceForbes Asia has appointed Weber Shandwick to provide public support and advice for the 2009 Forbes Global CEO Conference. July 16, 2009
Australian PR body appoints new CEOJon Bissett has been appointed the new CEO of the Public Relations Institute of Australia. July 16, 2009
Final call for Australian surveyThe deadline for the Australian PR industry's survey is approaching. July 14, 2009
Etihad appoints new senior VP corporate communicationsEtihad Airways has appointed Belinda de Rome as its new senior vice president to lead its corporate communications team. July 14, 2009
South Korea warned by human rights agencySouth Korea's own human rights agency has said the current telecommunications law infringes upon the freedom of expression protected under the Constitution and asked the judiciary to take a cautious approach in dealing with legal cases. July 09, 2009
Text 100 appoints new India MDText 100 India has appointed Amit Chaudhery, former head of Communications and Corporate Affairs at Motorola India, as its new managing director after a six-month search. July 06, 2009
Malaysia appoints tourism ambassadorMalaysia has appointed former Formula One Ferrari team executive director Datuk Seri Jean Todt as its tourism ambassador. July 06, 2009
Hill & Knowlton takes stewardship of IPANHill & Knowlton has announced it has brought Indian public affairs and PR practice IPAN into its control. July 03, 2009
India's equality lobby hails gay law rulingThe Indian equalities lobby is celebrating a ruling which decriminalises homosexuality in India. July 02, 2009
Asian parliamentarians to meet in TaiwanThe 40th annual conference of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians' Union (APPU) is scheduled to take place in Taipei. June 29, 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
Global industry leaders to determine 2009 Gold Standard AwardsThe Gold Standard Awards 2009 are to be judged by an unrivalled group of senior figures from business, consultancies, government bodies, NGOs and trade missions. June 26, 2009
PR evaluation on the rise says new studyA new global survey of PR professionals has found that more practitioners than ever are measuring the effectiveness of their communications programmes. June 25, 2009
Starcom MediaVest appoints new corp comms chiefStarcom MediaVest Group India has announced the appointment of Amith Prabhu as associate director for corporate and brand communications. June 23, 2009
Social media leading to more bad news for corporations finds studyA new study has underlined the capacity of social media to generate bad headlines for major corporations. June 23, 2009
Brand Dubai 'will not act as censor' says chiefA new body established by Dubai's rulers to counter negative headlines will not act as a censor nor amount to a propaganda vehicle, a senior official has insisted. June 15, 2009
Weber Shandwick makes key Australian appointmentWeber Shandwick has recruited former Microsoft marketer, Matthew Gain, to head its Digital Communications practice in Australia. June 09, 2009
Yahoo appoints new communications chiefInternet company Yahoo! Inc has announced that Eric Channing Brown has become senior vice president of global communications. June 05, 2009
New Thai party 'potential threat' to AbhisitThe Thai protest movement the People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) has voted to establish a political party. May 27, 2009
China denies growth in fake drug industryThe Chinese goverment has hit back after claims it is turning a blind eye to a growing fake drug industry. May 27, 2009
Lobby groups: Indian election sets course for economic reformCorporations and lobby groups have given a positive response to the outcome of India's general election. May 22, 2009
Corporate culture 'at risk' warns OmnicomEmployee cutbacks and company restructuring resulting from the financial crisis are putting corporate culture at risk, a leading agency has suggested. May 19, 2009
Singapore Prison Service seeks agencyThe Singapore government is set to re-tender its contract to operate and promote the Yellow Ribbon project which campaigns for the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. May 15, 2009
Human rights group targets Thai CommissionA human rights group has called for the resignation of the newly appointed members of Thailand's National Human Rights Commission. May 14, 2009
Comms chiefs extend influence among CEOsSenior corporate communications professionals are increasingly functioning as a core part of a company's top tier management, according to a survey conducted by Weber Shandwick. May 12, 2009
BMW appoints new Asian corp comms chiefErin Atan has been appointed corporate affairs director at BMW Asia in Singapore, the regional corporate office of the BMW Group in Asia. May 08, 2009
New rules needed for effective communicators says Text 100Business leaders must do more to map and connect their messages to their personal style and the nature of their stakeholders as a result of greater negative pressures in the global economy, a leading PR consultancy has said. May 06, 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
Edelman appoints Lavin as PA chairmanEdelman has announced a major boost to its government relations capability with the appointment of former US ambassador Frank Lavin as chairman of its public affairs practice. 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
Fortune 500 corporate blog adoption slow and steady according to new reportThe Fortune 500 are progressing further in their adoption of public-facing corporate blogs than previous research has suggested. April 29, 2009
Golin Harris partners Family Council campaignThe Hong Kong Family Council has embarked on a new campaign to emphasise the importance of the family unit. April 28, 2009
Global software association hunts second DC lobbyistThe importance of recruiting frontline government affairs professionals for lobbying roles in Washington has been highlighted by a recent people move at the Entertainment Software Association. April 27, 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
Meetings 'still matter' finds Hilton surveyNew research has revealed that conference calls and other modern forms of e-communications may not be effective in developing relationships between colleagues and clients. April 24, 2009
South Korean court acquits bloggerA South Korean court has acquitted a blogger charged with spreading false information on the Internet. April 20, 2009
Indian election website launchedInternet Search Engine Sagoon www.sagoon.com has announced the launch of a dedicated site India Election 09. April 17, 2009
New communications drive urged to restore global confidence in ThailandThailand urgently requires a major communications and promotional drive to restore international investor confidence, business leaders have said. April 17, 2009
Edelman makes senior CSR appointmentEdelman has named Jane Madden to the new position of senior vice president, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability. April 14, 2009
Weber Shandwick makes Malaysia appointmentWeber Shandwick has appointed Rozani Jainudeen as its general manager in Malaysia. April 13, 2009
India remains 'indispensable regional actor'A leading US think tank has said that India remains an "indispensable regional actor" in the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. April 10, 2009
H&K appointed for World ExpoHill & Knowlton has been appointed as public relations service provider to the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai. April 09, 2009
Global engineers choose new agencyThe international professional association for mechanical engineers has chosen New York-based Affect Strategies to deliver its public relations programme. April 09, 2009
Facebook reaches 200 millionInternational networking website Facebook has welcomed its 200 millionth user, co-founder Mark Zuckerberg has said. April 09, 2009
Former Clinton aide joins PR firm GutenbergGutenberg Communications has announced that former White House comms chief Loretta Ucelli to be come a senior adviser to its global client base. April 07, 2009
BBC to cover Indian election via trainThe BBC will report the forthcoming Indian general election on a train that will carry journalists and reporters around the country. April 07, 2009
Rolls-Royce appoints new global comms chiefRichard Carter has joined Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as director of global communications. April 06, 2009
Asia Society announces 2009 young leadersThe Asia Society has announced the names of the 2009 class of Fellows for its Asia 21 Young Leaders Initiative, the leading cross-sectoral leadership development programme in the Asia-Pacific region. April 01, 2009
News Corp appoints new Asian communications chiefMedia giant News Corporation has announced the appointment of Alice Macandrew as head of corporate communications at its Asia division. March 26, 2009
Global Alliance launches worldwide surveyThe Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communications Management has launched an international online survey. March 25, 2009
Think London hosts Chinese business weekLondon is set to use its upcoming status as Olympic city to score new client wins. March 17, 2009
Ketchum makes senior digital appointmentKetchum Greater China has appointed Clement Lau as senior vice president of digital communications. March 13, 2009
Business still optimistic about China says new surveyCompanies 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
HK puts government website to tenderThe government of Hong Kong is understood to be engaged in an invitation only tender to reconfigure and enhance the gov.hk website. March 12, 2009
Kraus joins women entrepreneurs hall of fameThe founder of the global PA operator APCO has been inducted into a select group of leading US women entrepreneurs. March 12, 2009
UAE government appoints media spokesmenThe UAE government has announced plans to create a media spokesman for each individual ministry. March 12, 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
Chinese premier pledges tough fight against corruptionThe Chinese government will strengthen its efforts to promote clean government and combat corruption, Premier Wen Jiabao said in a speech the National Peoples Congress (NPC) on Thursday. March 06, 2009
JWT launches online anxiety indicatorJWT has launched AnxietyIndex.com, an on-line version of their 2003 initiative, which could be a potentially useful tool for the public affairs and corp comms professional. March 06, 2009
India prepares for uncertain electionIndia will hold a general election between April 16 and May 13, election officials have announced. March 03, 2009
GolinHarris appoints public affairs vice presidentGolinHarris Public Affairs has announced the appointment of global energy expert, Mike Schmidt as vice president. March 02, 2009
Newell PR win cleantech contractHong Kong based Newell Public Relations along with Sterling Communications in the US, Johnson King in Europe and Pressman in India, have secured the global contract for The Cleantech Group, a company specialising in clean technologies. February 27, 2009
Japanese teenagers addicted to mobilesA new survey has shown Japanese teenagers send or receive dozens of emails a day. February 26, 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
New media will play greater role in Singapore governmentSingapore prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has said his government recognised the growing reach and influence of new media. February 26, 2009
Lyons leads Augure’s expansion in AsiaAugure, the reputation management company, has announced that its international vice president Terence Lyons is to head up the firm’s Asia regional business. February 20, 2009
Ogilvyhealth appoints new Asian directorOgilvyHealth has announced the appointment of Stephanie Stamatakou as its new regional director. February 20, 2009
Singaporean trust in blogging grows to new heightsIn a recent study conducted by OgilvyOne Asia Pacific, more than one in two Singaporeans said they trust blogs as much as newspapers or TV news. February 17, 2009
Kreab and Gavin Anderson announce mergerKreab and Gavin Anderson & Company have announced a merger which combines the two firms into a major global force in strategic communications consultancy. February 16, 2009
Edelman: Asia business faces slump in trustTrust in business in Asia and around the world has fallen significantly in the wake of corporate misconduct, food safety scandals and the global economic meltdown, according to the latest Edelman Trust Barometer. February 12, 2009
Pakistani government calls for new communications driveThe Pakistani federal minister for information and broadcasting has called for stronger strategic communication efforts to counter extremist propaganda and prevent terrorism. February 11, 2009
Weber Shandwick China MD wins awardWeber Shandwick China managing director David Liu has been awarded the industry achievement Award by the Chinese Public Relations Association. February 11, 2009
WE to host online health debateHealthcare online regulations are to be discussed at a live event and a webcast hosted by Waggener Edstrom Worldwide. February 09, 2009
New guide to Asian PR publishedA newly published guide to the Asian PR industry offers insights into the theory and ethics of the industry as well as practical advice for pr practitioners and University students across the region. February 05, 2009
New comms head for India M&SMarks & Spencer Reliance India has announced the appointment of Nandini Sethuraman as the company's head of marketing for India, with responsibility for corporate communications and CSR. February 02, 2009
Low becomes Levi's corporate affairs chiefLevi's has drafted in Celina Low to oversee a wide ranging corporate affairs brief which includes government affairs and public policy. February 01, 2009
Crisis comms 'must have PA input' says new reportCompanies must engage with PA practices and give greater consideration to stakeholders and timelines when calculating how to respond to a crisis, according to a new report. January 30, 2009
Korea launches national branding initiativeThe Korean government has launched a new panel to raise the international profile of the country. January 23, 2009
Bahrain joins with IT industry in piracy clampdownMicrosoft Gulf has joined forces with the Bahrain Ministry of Information on the latest software piracy offensives in Manama. January 22, 2009
Asia prepares for Obama engagementBusiness and political leaders are preparing for renewed engagement with the US after Barack Obama used his inauguration speech to pledge a "new era of responsibility" at a time of international uncertainty. January 20, 2009
Chinese Foreign Ministry appoints new spokesmanMa Zhaoxu has been appointed head of the Information Department for the Chinese Foreign Ministry. January 16, 2009
Fleishman-Hillard secures Singapore promotion contractFleishman-Hillard has added to its public affairs portfolio by securing the contract to promote a "gracious" image on behalf of the Singapore Kindness Movement. January 16, 2009
China web users reach 298mChina's fast-growing population of Internet users has risen to 298 million after overtaking the United States last year to become the world's largest. January 14, 2009
Coca-Cola dismisses boycott callsCoca-Cola has dismissed calls by former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad who demanded a boycott of US products as a result of the country's pro-Israeli stance. January 07, 2009
Nike to review Chinese corp comms strategySports giant Nike is to review its corporate communications contract in China according to reports. January 07, 2009
Toyota overhauls PA practiceJapanese car manufacturer Toyota has announced a major overhaul of its global public affairs operation. January 06, 2009
Corporate PR vital advises leading Japanese expertPublic relations is vital for the internal and external strategy of a company, corporate executives have been told at a symposium in Japan. December 30, 2008
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
Thailand needs positive PR warns DanaiEffective PR strategies can be used to defeat the economic crisis looming in Thailand, one of the country's leading communicators has said. December 10, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia magazine launchedPublicAffairsAsia has continued its expansion with the publication of its first quarterly magazine. December 07, 2008
Social media 'will make China more honest'The online and social media has a vital role to play in cementing integrity among the Chinese people, the country's information minister has said. December 05, 2008
Thaksin uses blog to demand rule of lawThailand's former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has intervened via a blog to warn that the country faces "a nightmare" unless it respects democracy and the rule of law. November 30, 2008
Pfizer Singapore mounts anti-smoking drivePfizer Singapore has this week mounted a new campaign aimed at reducing smoking in the city state. November 27, 2008
Global plastics industry lobby group launchedThe Kellen Company has announced the creation of a new plastics industry division to represent the global industry. November 17, 2008
Dow Chemical expands Middle East PA divisionDow Chemical has expanded its public affairs division in India, the Middle East and Africa with the appointment of Mira Meghdessian as media and community relations manager. November 17, 2008
Vietnam News Agency launches online offeringThe Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has launched an e-newspaper as its seeks to take its product direct to readers and revamp its core offering. November 13, 2008
Bank of America drafts in Fleishman HillardFleishman Hillard has been appointed by Bank of America to lead its Asia Pacific stakeholder and media engagement programme. November 12, 2008
Dumont becomes Ruder Finn Asia chairmanRuder Finn has promoted Jean-Michel Dumont to the new position as chairman of its Asian operations. November 11, 2008
Critics vow to fight Indonesia anti-porn lawsCampaign groups and opposition politicians have vowed to continue their fight against new anti-pornography laws. October 30, 2008
Omran boosts external affairs capabilityOman-based group Omran has appointed Abdul Wahid Abdul Aziz Al Farsi as external affairs manager. October 30, 2008
US Congress approves second Hmong rights lobbyThe US Congress has approved Hmong National Development Inc. as a recognised lobbying organisation in Washington DC despite confusion over the group's name. October 28, 2008
Be visible in crisis suggests senior industry figureCommunicating effectively through the current period of global instability could be "critical" for a company's survival, a senior professional warned this week. October 24, 2008
Malaysia to review media policyMalaysia's home affairs minister has announced that the government is redrafting media policy but had refused to say whether current legislation will be reviewed or repealed. October 21, 2008
Ogilvy wins ProChile contractOgilvy offices in Beijing and Tokyo are to take the lead in a PR effort by ProChile, the Chilean trade commission. October 20, 2008
Go Communications shrugs off downturn with client winsMalaysia-based Go Communications has announced six new client wins despite the global economic slowdown. October 20, 2008
Dubai government appoints new media chiefThe Dubai Municipality has named Ahmed Salman Hassan Al Salman as its new head of media in the corporate marketing and relations department. October 19, 2008
China cements international press freedomsJournalists have welcomed the news that media freedoms granted to foreign journalists during the Olympics are to be maintained. October 18, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia expands in India and ChinaPublicAffairsAsia has continued its growth with the launch of two new websites focussing on the expanding PA and corporate communications industries in China and India. October 17, 2008
Credit crisis: Business leaders and politicians 'failed communications test'The global credit crisis has been exacerbated by a failure to communicate effectively with employees and the public, according to a survey released today. October 15, 2008
Tsang pledges action as Hong Kong faces 'uncertain times'The Hong Kong government is ready and willing to take "decisive action" to avert the impact of the global credit crisis, chief executive Donald Tsang has said. October 14, 2008
India's NewsX in dual agency appointmentNewsX, India’s HDTV-ready English news channel, has announced a link-up with two Indian consultancies as it seeks to expand its digital offering. October 14, 2008
Chinese milk producers offer apologySenior management and communications personnel from three of the companies implicated in the tainted milk scandal have issued public apologies on state television. October 13, 2008
Bayer division appoints Ruder Finn in ChinaBayer MaterialScience (BMS) China has appointed Ruder Finn to oversee its corporate and business to business public relations activity. October 09, 2008
British PR firm makes move into China marketUK based B2B public relations consultancy the Scott Partnership is to expand its services into China following a new hire. October 09, 2008
Chinese media claims milk comms cover-upChinese media sources are claiming that a company involved in the tainted milk scandal asked the government to cover up the scale of the problem. October 04, 2008
China to become world's second advertising marketChina is set to become the world's second largest advertising and digital communications market despite the global slowdown, the new CEO of Ogilvy has said. October 04, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia to launch China and India sitesThe PublicAffairsAsia network will grow next week with the launch of PublicAffairsChina.com and PublicAffairsIndia.com. October 03, 2008
Boeing selects Dorange as EMEA comms chiefBoeing has announced the appointment of Chantal Dorange as director of corporate communications for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. September 24, 2008
McDonald's USA appoints new comms chiefMcDonald's USA has announced that Bill Whitman has been promoted to vice president of US communications September 24, 2008
Boeing appoints ASDA'A's DaghestaniBoeing has announced the appointment of Fakher Daghestani as its director of corporate communications in the Middle East. September 23, 2008
PublicAffairsAsia launches Intelligence ForumPublicAffairsAsia has continued its development with the launch of a new Intelligence Forum which comes ahead of a growth in online, print and events activity by the pan-Asian network. September 19, 2008
Tharawat recruits Alkhayat as corp comms directorBahrain Islamic investment company Tharawat Investment House has named Khalid Alkhayat as director of corporate communications. September 18, 2008
Telstra hires Shaw ahead of broadband lobbying pushAustralia's telecoms giant Telstra has drafted in former Liberal adviser James Shaw as it prepares for a lobbying push amid reform of the national broadband network. September 16, 2008
Oxford Business Group makes key Bahrain appointmentThe global research company Oxford Business Group (OBG) has appointed Suzanne Claiden as its Bahrain country director. September 15, 2008
Wisla becomes Amcham's Beijing comms chiefFleishman Hillard's Beijing executive Matt Wisla is to become vice president of communications at Amcham in Beijing. September 11, 2008
IPG promotes LINOpinion's IsmailAmeer Ismail has been promoted to executive director of the Mumbai-based Interpublic communications agency LINOpinion. September 09, 2008
Singapore tops national branding indexSingapore has come top in a global national branding index published by a US research firm. September 09, 2008
Lee Myung-bak announces crackdown on religious biasSouth Korean government officials who adopt an anti-Buddhist bias will face criminal prosecution, according to a tough new code being unveiled by the country's president today. September 09, 2008
IFRA appoints Jacob to pan-Asian media roleThe global research and service body for the news publishing industry has announced a key appointment amid a projected expansion in news media throughout Asia. September 07, 2008
News Digital Media appoints Browning as corporate affairs directorAustralia's News Digital Media has announced the appointment of Stephen Browning as corporate affairs director. September 04, 2008
Golin Harris picks Wang for top Beijing roleGolin Harris has announced that FutureBrand's Warren Wang has become vice president and general manager of its Beijing office. September 02, 2008
Thai politics 'damaging' says ambassadorFears over the future of foreign investment in Thailand have grown in the wake of a state of emergency being declared. September 02, 2008
Thai media reflects growing unease at protestsThe media in Thailand has turned its fire on the anti-government protests following a significant change in tactics. August 27, 2008
Miller takes top global Boeing comms roleBoeing has named Charlie Miller as vice president of international corporate communications in a role which spans the aerospace giant's non-American businesses. August 26, 2008
Golin predicts migration of senior talentIndustry leader Al Golin is predicting a transfer of senior Western communications talent to Asia amid record growth in the region’s public relations and public affairs sectors. August 25, 2008
Campaigners slam MRC over flood communicationsEnvironmental campaigners and NGOs have accused the Mekong River Commission of deliberately using misleading communications techniques. August 17, 2008
China lifts internet restrictionsCivil rights groups have welcomed a partial lifting of the internet firewall which blocks access to controversial sites in China. August 01, 2008
Chinese patriotism boosted by OlympicsThe 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 MumbaiWeber Shandwick's Indian operation Corporate Voice has announced that Nazneen Barodawala is to head up the company’s Mumbai operation. July 23, 2008
PAA vice president wins European awardPublicAffairsAsia’s vice president Lionel Zetter has been named as Europe's public affairs personality of the year. July 10, 2008
O&M appoint new India chiefOgilvy & Mather India has recruited senior PR figure Arijit Sengupta as its national head. July 03, 2008
PRCA's Ingham selects Echo as partnerThe Public Relations Consultants Association in London has announced a partnership with PR and marketing evaluation firm Echo. June 16, 2008
HK chamber chooses chairmanAndrew Brandler has been elected as the chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce. May 16, 2008
Negroponte calls on Asia to take leadAsia must play a stronger leadership role in tackling major international problems, US deputy secretary of state John Negroponte said today. April 11, 2008
InBev launches China CSR pushWeber Shandwick China has been drafted in by global brewer InBev to build its CSR and PA activity in the country. March 05, 2008
Weber Shandwick wins Samsung contractSamsung Electronics has named Weber Shandwick as its Australian PR provider following a hotly-contested pitch. March 03, 2008
New head for Golin Harris Singapore officeGolinHarris has appointed Christina Cheang as managing director of its Singapore office. February 28, 2008 |
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