According to the 2017 State of the Industry report launched today by Prospect (@PRProspect) and PublicAffairsAsia (@PAAGoldStandard), communications practitioners in Australia continue to draw the highest average salary (at US$199,000) compared to their Asia Pacific counterparts, followed by Singapore (US$151,000), China (US$149,000), Hong Kong (US$133,000), Southeast Asia (US$95,000) and India (US$91,000) in descending order.
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Singapore tops transparency index as Thailand makes progress
Singapore is still the least corrupt country in Asia, while North Korea remains the most corrupt and Thailand is showing strong progress, according to anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2015, writes Mark O’Brien.
Niche Market: An Interview With Hans Vriens
Since setting up Vriens & Partners six years ago, Hans Vriens has added six offices and 50 staff to his operation. But, he tells Craig Hoy, he has no plans to extend its reach beyond its niche: government affairs in South East Asia
Ryan Communications expands with Shanghai office
Ryan Communication has announced the opening of a Shanghai office, the company’s third in the region, to support increasing needs of global companies in China.
New Ketchum study reveals importance of employees in setting corporate reputation
A new Ketchum study conducted across 12 countries reveals that people believe employees are critical to leadership and corporate reputation: reducing the focus on just the CEO.
SharingValueAsia secures support for research into private sector partnership
SharingValueAsia is inviting practitioners engaged in the formation and development of cross-sectoral partnerships to participate in a short survey aimed at highlighting the key factors needed to build programmes which have impact and scale.
PublicAffairsAsia launches “Advance” Professional Development for Corporate Affairs and Communications Professionals
PublicAffairsAsia has announced the launch of PublicAffairsAsia Advance, a new professional development programme designed for middle-tier corporate affairs and strategic communications professionals seeking to develop into leadership roles.
Cambodian trade expert joins APCO advisory body
Rami Sharaf, CEO of WorldBridge International Group and member of the board of governors for AmCham Cambodia, has joined APCO Worldwide’s International Advisory Council (IAC).
P&G's Twigg to deliver SharingValueAsia opening keynote
SharingValueAsia is pleased to announce the 2015 Summit’s Opening Keynote speaker is Procter & Gamble’s Vice President, Customer Business Development, Chester Twigg.
Top level speakers for Sharing Value Asia Summit
Now in its third year the annual SharingValueAsia Summit continues to convene thought leaders from across the corporate, development and government arenas.
Feature: China's Exceptionalism – Redefining the Business Equation
Oliver Fall argues that growth in Mainland China will inevitable reshape Hong Kong’s regional lead, but has that time come?
Leo Burnett appoints new Malaysia lead
Leo Burnett Malaysia has appointed Eswari Kalugasalam Lawson as public relations director for Arc Worldwide.